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 mergers and acquisition tax at PwC will focus on providing tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Your work will involve analysing the tax implications of such transactions, developing tax structures, and assisting clients in navigating complex tax regulations to optimise tax outcomes. * Why PWCAt 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 more about usAt 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. "

& Summary

A career withinMerger and Acquisition Tax, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients leverageM&A Taxto enhance their customer experiences

*Responsibilities: 

PwC’s M&A Tax & Regulatory practice provides end-to-end solutions for different types of domestic and cross-border transactions including mergers, demergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, inbound and outbound advisory, transaction and business model structuring, due diligence and family arrangements.

The tasks, roles and responsibilities pertaining to the job role of an Assistant Manager/ Senior Associate will include the following:

• Assist seniors in preparation of client deliverables

• Conducting research on various issues involved and analysing & evaluating implications thereof

• End to end execution of client deliverables ensuring quality and timeliness

• Conducting due diligence on targets

• Client relationship management

• Interaction with Government authorities

• MIS management

• Effective implementation and review of work programmes. Updating the Manager / Associate Director proactively on variouswork relatedissues.

• Coordinating with the Manager/Associate Directoronplanning and management of assignments

• Conducting research on a particular industry to uncover M&A target companies; analysing the market and looking for other relevant potential values that can be generated through M&A transactions.

• Assisting the team while preparing for pitch presentations/decks for the prospective clients.

• Coordinating and conducting due diligence; analysing target company information and preparing due diligence reports.

• Responsible for implementation of scheme(s) and petition filing for the clients.

• Assisting the managers in multiple valuation analyses and in preparing financial forecasts related to a M&Atransaction;presenting recommendations to managers.

• Advising clients on tax-efficient restructurings.

• Ensuring quality and promptness in execution of client deliverables.

• Working on developing and maintaining client relationships.

• Responsible for gaining a strong understanding from his/her seniors of typical integration activities, risk assessment and developing mitigation strategies as they relate to people, process and technology for the integration as well as market and customer facing operations.

• Attending and participating in the internal L&E sessions.

• Supervising the work of Analysts and Senior Analysts

*Mandatory skill sets 

Working in this discipline will see an Assistant Manager / Senior Associate working on engagements and teams (sizes of which will vary depending on client/project).

To qualify for the same an Assistant Manager/ Senior Manager will need:

• To be a Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Thorough technical knowledge of Direct Tax and Corporate laws

• Strong technical knowledge of Stamp Duty, FEMA and SEBI Regulations

• Working knowledge of valuation parameters & methodology

• Other prerequisite skills include:

• Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in providing solutions to client queries & managing projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets

• 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, creative and decisive in approach to problem solving

• Ownership and responsibility of clients/tasks delegated

*Preferred skill sets 

Merger and Acquisitiontax

*Years of experience required 

• Minimum3–5years ofDirect taxexperience 

*Education Qualification  

• Chartered Accountant

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

M&A Tax

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Consolidated Tax Returns, Corporate Transactions, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Post Deal Integration (Business Law), Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), Self-Awareness, Tax and Finance Integration, Taxes, Tax Modeling, Tax Provisions, Tax Restructuring, Tax Structures {+ 1 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

July 1, 2026