IN_Associate_indirect tax_IDT_TRS_Bangalore

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Manager Job Description & 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. In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will involve providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimise their indirect tax positions. 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 more about 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. Job Description & Summary: A career within Indirect Tax Practice provides comprehensive advice and assistance on Customs duties, CENVAT (Central Excise), Service Tax, VAT (including works contract taxes and lease taxes), Foreign Trade Policy, Free Trade Agreements and Cross border supply chains and anti dumping duties Responsibilities : PwC’s Indirect Tax Practice provides comprehensive advice and assistance on Customs duties, CENVAT (Central Excise), Service Tax, VAT (including works contract taxes and lease taxes), Foreign Trade Policy, Free Trade Agreements and Cross border supply chains and anti dumping duties. Our Services include the following: Advisory Advice on classification, valuation, applicability of taxes on transactions and admissibility to tax benefits/exemptions Opinions on other indirect tax issues 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 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 of customised compliance manuals on all indirect taxes Provision of complete support for customs SVB proceedings Litigation support Drafting replies to notices and Drafting appeals and submissions Appearances and arguments before adjudication and appellate authorities up to the Tribunal Appearance and arguments before anti-dumping authorities Briefing of Senior Counsel General Undertakes target driving role Leading client relationship Undertaking X-Los / X-SBU marketing initiatives We also provide for Strategic Consulting, Trade Facilitation and Representation services Mandatory skill set s: Full knowledge of Indirect Tax laws relating to Service Tax VAT, Excise, Customs Advance knowledge of Direct Tax and Transfer Pricing is expected Knowledge of the current GST developments and impact of the same on the industry . Primary exposure should be on indirect tax matters . Expert knowledge of indirect tax laws relating to VAT/ Entry tax/ Excise/ Customs and basic knowledge of direct tax and transfer pricing is expected. Also the current GST developments and impact of the same on the industry Preferred skill sets : Other prerequisite skills include: Effective and efficient team management MIS management, including team’s Excellent interpersonal skills for cross team discussions Knack for business development initiatives/ activities Years of experience required : 5-6 years of experience Education qualification : Chartered Accountant (CA) or Lawyer (L L.B.) with relevant exposure. Additional qualification of Company Secretary (CS) would be an added advantage. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant Diploma Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Indirect Taxes Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage {+ 17 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required? Job Posting End Date August 8, 2026