Chartered Accountant – Taxation

Lexlegis AI

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Mumbai, IN Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of post-qualification experience

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Scrutiny Assessment Handling
    1. Manage scrutiny assessments including preparing detailed responses to various notices
  2. Appeals and Submissions
    1. Draft, prepare and file appeals, submissions, and paperbooks before the Hon’ble CIT(A) and/or Hon’ble ITAT.
  3. Drafting Tax Opinions
    1. Prepare technical opinions on various matters related to Direct Tax and International Tax.
  4. Liaising and Briefing Senior Counsel
    1. Assist and brief senior counsels on complex litigation matters, including providing detailed background and case files.
  5. Tax Research
    1. Conduct in-depth research on direct tax matters, judicial precedents, circulars, and notifications relevant to ongoing matters or advisory projects.
  6. Documentation & Work Papers
    1. Assist team leads in collecting, organizing, and preparing necessary documentation and working papers for assessments and appeals.
  7. Communication & Reporting
    1. Proactively identify and communicate significant developments, deadlines, and issues to managers and partners.
  8. Client Service
    1. Support in delivering quality services to clients across multiple industries while ensuring compliance with firm and professional standards.
  9. Project Execution & Quality Control
    1. Support the Partner/Superior in implementing projects as per agreed timelines and maintain high-quality work in accordance with internal guidelines.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
  • Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in:
    • Handling assessments
    • Drafting appeals and submissions before CIT(A) and/or ITAT
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong understanding of Tax provisions and related accounting principles
    • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent drafting and communication skills
    • Strong research and analytical abilities
    • Problem-solving mindset
    • Good interpersonal and team collaboration skills
About this role

Summary

Handle assessments, draft appeals, provide tax opinions, and support litigation for clients.

Job title

Chartered Accountant – Taxation

Experience level

2-5 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

professional services

Location requirements

Mumbai, IN; on-site role with no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

chartered accountanttax provisionsMS Officedraftingcommunication

Preferred skills

researchanalytical skillsteam collaboration

Specializations

taxationassessment handlingappealstax research
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

On-site City