
Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Operations
Management Level
Associate
& Summary
At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
Those in international tax at PwC will provide advice and guidance to clients on structuring their global tax positions. Your work will involve analysing international tax laws and regulations to develop strategies that optimise tax efficiency and minimise risks for multinational businesses.
Why PWC
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& Summary:Providescomprehensive advice on domestic corporate income tax, international taxation, cross-border transactions and business models, entrystrategiesand multi-jurisdictional tax analysis. Handles complex tax issues involving interpretation of domestic law, income-tax treaties, multilateral instrument and emerging tax issues such as Pillar 1 and Pillar 2, taxation of new business models,etcSupports clients on complex tax litigation matters before Tribunals and Courts
Responsibilities:
The tasks, roles and responsibilitiespertaining tothe job role of an Associate will include the following:
Conducting technical research on tax laws, including domestic and international tax commentaries, OECD publications, papers, andreading throughinternal knowledge management databases.
Analyzing and interpreting provisions under the Income Tax Act and provisionspertaining tointernational tax and dealing with interpretation of tax treaties. Reading andunderstanding ofallied laws, such as exchange control, etc.
Advising clients on complex corporate tax matters, such as permanent establishments, general anti-avoidance rules, place of effective management, significant economic presence, and double tax treaties.
Supporting the team on pre/post-acquisition corporate tax advisory work, such as group tax restructuring,diligencesand documentation reviews.
Supporting the team on key advisory projects like entry strategies, funding options, cross-border transactiontaxationand ETR analysis.
Preparation of memos, presentations,opinionsetc. as per client’s needs and based on detailed analysis of the issues involved.
Handling assessment proceedings and supporting the litigation team in appellate proceedings with CIT(A), DRP,ITATand other authorities. This includes data analysis, preparing legal arguments, paper books, submissions, notes to counsel, Interface with the tax department etc.
Responsible for supporting clients on ongoing compliances such as income tax returns, TDS computations and taking support of our delivery center teams and tax technology tools for execution of such engagements.
Effective implementation and review of work programs and updating the manager proactively on various work-related aspects.
Updating clients on ongoing mattersina prompt and regular basis and keeping track of industry developments.
Attending andparticipatingin internal Learning and Education (L&E) sessions.
Overseeing the work of Analysts and Senior Analysts
Mandatory skill sets:
Qualified Chartered Accountant with0-2years of relevant work experience or a Commerce or a relevant field graduate with at least five years of relevant experience.
Article ship in Big 4 or prior experience in corporate tax will be an added advantage
Thorough knowledge of
Direct Tax, Corporate Tax (Income Tax & DTAA)
Corporate Law & International Tax
FEMA andTransfer Pricing
Preferred skill sets:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the industry / economy
Good interpersonal and networking skills
Passion for client servicing
Number crunching ability
Excellent eye for detail
Efficiency in MS office and report writing skills
Motivated,creativeand decisive in approach to problem solving
Ownership and responsibility of clients/tasks delegated
Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in managing projects
Capability to nurture the team below, in effective execution of engagements
Years of experiencerequired
0-2years of experience
Education qualification:
CA,AnyAdditional ProfessionalQualificationor International tax certifications will be anadded advantage
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant DiplomaDegrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Corporate Tax, International Taxes
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Asset Location, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Communication, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Corporate Tax Planning, Customs Tariffs, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management, Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Integrated Global Structuring, Intellectual Curiosity, International Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Tax Provision, International Taxation, Opportunity Management {+ 28 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
March 31, 2026

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