IN_Associate_Indirect tax_IDT_TRS_Chennai at pwc

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Tax, GST, Customs, Service Tax, VAT, Tax Compliance, Tax Advisory, Litigation Support, Tax Structuring, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Report Writing, MS Office, Client Servicing, Project Management, Team Leadership

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Associate 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: The tasks, roles and responsibilities pertaining to the job role of an Associate will include the following: ● Handling advisory and compliance engagements related to Indirect Tax Laws, such as Tax structuring, Advisory and Litigation support pertaining to Goods & Services Tax (GST), Customs and erstwhile Central Excise, Service Tax laws and VAT/CST laws (including relevant rules/ regulations framed under the respective legislation). ● Preparation/ review of periodical Indirect Tax compliances such as GST returns, erstwhile Excise, Service tax, VAT and CST returns, APR/QPR for EOU, STPI. ● Assisting the clients in obtaining Statutory Forms from the tax authority ● Assisting the clients in coordinating with tax authorities for obtaining approvals, registrations, licenses, etc. ● Ability to discuss basic technical issues, ask appropriate questions and gather relevant information from the clients. ● Developing good rapport with relevant team members from client side, while assisting them in Indirect tax related work. ● Responsible for execution of the assigned engagements. ● Effective implementation and review of work plan. Updating people manager proactively on various work related issues, and assisting people manager in resolution of client queries. ● Providing timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed the clients’ expectations. · Guiding Analysts, Senior Analysts and other team members in execution of work. Mandatory skill sets: ● Good knowledge of Indirect Tax laws relating to GST, Customs and erstwhile Service Tax, Excise, VAT/ CST laws ● Basic understanding of Direct Tax and Transfer Pricing is expected ● Knowledge of the current GST developments and impact of the same on the industry 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, creative and 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 experience required: 0-2 years of experience Education qualification: · Chartered Accountant (CA) or Lawyer (LL.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, Business Tax, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Optimism, Tax Accounting, Tax Dispute Resolution, Tax Documentation, Tax Litigations, Tax Modeling, Tax Preparation {+ 7 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required? Job Posting End Date May 21, 2026 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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Responsibilities

The associate will handle advisory and compliance engagements related to indirect tax laws, including GST, customs, and VAT. They are responsible for executing work plans, preparing tax returns, and assisting clients with regulatory approvals and litigation support.