Associate Director – Income Tax & Business Tax | Deloitte India – Mumbai

Job Description

Summary

Deloitte India is seeking an Associate Director in Income Tax to lead direct tax advisory, compliance, and litigation management for domestic and international clients. This role focuses on tax planning, regulatory compliance, and business tax strategy, with exposure to corporate tax filings, assessments, and client advisory services. Collaborate with senior leadership, mentor teams, and contribute to thought leadership, tax technology adoption, and client growth initiatives. Ideal for Chartered Accountants with 8–10 years of experience in direct taxation and a strong background in Big 4 environments.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage tax advisory engagements, ensuring compliance and strategic guidance for clients.
• Oversee tax opinions, short notes, and day-to-day client queries on direct taxation matters.
• Manage tax compliance filings including income tax returns, withholding tax statements, advance tax, and SFT filings.
• Lead tax assessments and litigation proceedings, representing clients before authorities and higher appellate forums.
• Train and mentor managers and team members to strengthen technical knowledge and professional development.
• Deliver client solutions using tax technology assets, licensing, or internal managed services.
• Act as SPOC for end-to-end tax operate engagements, managing time logging, invoicing, and collections.
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and expanding client relationships.
• Contribute to thought leadership, conferences, publications, and firm-wide Go-to-market initiatives.
• Collaborate with other tax service lines and business functions to meet multi-disciplinary client requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8–10 years’ experience in direct taxation, preferably in a Big 4 firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of income tax laws, compliance, and advisory services.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and client management abilities.
• Leadership experience with a proven track record of managing and mentoring teams.
• Strong time and cost management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exposure to tax technology platforms, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with trends in tax analytics and automation.

Location & Work Setup

• Base Location: Mumbai
• Work Mode: Hybrid with frequent travel to client locations

Why Deloitte?

• Global Impact: Work on complex tax engagements with top organizations worldwide.
• Career Growth: Lead teams, mentor professionals, and enhance expertise in business tax and income tax advisory.
• Innovation & Technology: Leverage the latest tax technology platforms for efficient compliance and advisory solutions.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative and empowering environment that values diversity and unique perspectives.

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