Job Description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior 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 tax controversy and dispute resolution at PwC will assist clients in managing tax controversies and resolving disputes with tax authorities. In this field, you will provide advice and representation during audits, investigations, and appeals, aiming to achieve favourable outcomes for clients while maintaining compliance with tax laws.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn moreabout us

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

PwC’s Indirect Tax Practice provides comprehensive advice and assistance on Goods & Services Tax (GST), Customs duties, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), erstwhile Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT/CST laws and relevant rules/ regulations framed thereunder. Our Services include the following: Advisory · Advice on classification, valuation, applicability of taxes on transactions and admissibility to tax benefits/exemptions · Opinions on indirect tax matters · Providing innovative but rigorous tax planning ideas Indirect Tax Reviews / Health Checks /Due Diligence Reviews · Undertaking comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax planning opportunities as well as compliance gaps (if any) · Conducting detailed indirect tax due diligence reviews (buy side / sell side) Compliance Support and Outsourcing · Indirect tax compliance support/ outsourcing on an all India basis · Preparation ofcustomisedcompliance manuals on all indirect taxes · Provision of complete support for customs related party proceedings (i.e. SVB) Litigation support · Drafting replies to notices and Drafting appeals and submissions · Assisting people manager in appearances before adjudication and appellate authorities up to the Tribunal, including authority for anti-dumping duty · Briefing of Senior Counsel General · Supporting, marketing initiatives · Thought, leadership initiatives We also provide for Strategic Consulting, Trade Facilitation and Representation services

Responsibilities

Working in this discipline will see an Assistant Manager working on engagements and with team (the strength of which will vary depending on client/project). To qualify for the same an Assistant Manager will need: ● To be a Qualified Chartered Accountant or Lawyer with relevant exposure and 3-5 years of experience as Associate.

● Relevant experience should be on indirect tax matters ● Additional qualification of Company Secretary (CS) would be an added advantage. ● Other prerequisite skills include: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Expert knowledge of indirect tax laws relating to GST, Customs, erstwhile Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT/ CST laws - Knowledge of direct tax and transfer pricing is expected, and the interplay of direct tax/ transfer pricing principles with indirect tax. - Excel, presentation and report writing skills are extremely important - Should have experience in appearing/ representing matters before tax and regulatory authorities

Subject Matter

Expertise required ● Full knowledge of Indirect Tax laws relating to GST, customs, erstwhile Service Tax, Central Excise, VAT/CST laws ● Knowledge of the current GST developments (including judicial precedents) and impact of the same on the industry.

Mandatory Skill Sets

Indirect Tax - Advisory

Preferred Skill Sets

Indirect Tax - Advisory

Years of Experience required·

3-5 years · Primary area of expertise/ experience should be indirect tax

Education Qualification · Chartered Accountant (CA) ·

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

Indirect Taxes

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Audit Defense (Taxes), Communication, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Tax Efficiency Reviews, Reverse Audits, Self-Awareness, Tax Controversies, Tax Disclosures, Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxes, Tax Governance, Tax Litigations, Tax Modeling {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

June 25, 2026