Senior Consultant - TAX - AMI - TAX - Indirect Tax - Core - Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Requisition Id : 1493324As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it's your career and 'It's yours to build' which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.The Opportunity: Senior Consultant-AMI-TAX-TAX - Indirect Tax - CoreAMI :The Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility & Infrastructure (AMI) Industry Market contains the following industries: Aerospace and Defence, Chemicals, Infrastructure, Industrial Products, Automotive, and Transportation that includes Mobility-as-a-Service. We help our clients to address the rapidly changing needs of our business world on not only how goods and services are bought and sold, but also on how they are devised and created. AMI builds and shares resources across sectors facing common challenges and aims to drive more effective cross-sector collaboration while enabling greater resource-pooling and developing more cohesive market responses. AMI also presents an opportunity to link regional sector communities with a more robust, global priority sector infrastructure.TAX - Indirect Tax - Core :Our globally connected tax professionals offer associated services across all tax disciplines to help the clients prosper in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms to equip clients in making better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies recognize the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value.EY has competencies in Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services.Your key responsibilitiesTechnical ExcellenceThe multi-layered indirect tax levied both at the Central and State level in India is extremely complex and dynamic. We provide assistance in identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle, helping clients meet compliance obligations and business goals around the world.As an indirect tax services professional at EY, you will help leading organizations to identify risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle, helping clients meet compliance obligations and business goals around the world.Your key responsibilitiesImplementation support to clients on GST projects - Team along to support clients in implementing GST, undertake GST impact analysis, manage compliances under GST and identify transition issues.
Understanding of client issues-Ability to discuss basic technical issues, ask appropriate questions and gather relevant information from the client. Develops rapport with the lower levels of client management; responds in a timely manner, displays commitment to outstanding client service.
Responsible for the complete execution of the assigned engagements -. Analysis & Interpretation of Provisions under the Central Excise Act & Rules framed thereunder, Customs Act & Rules thereunder, Cenvat Credit Rules, Service Tax Statute, Provisions pertaining to VAT, issues relating to Classification and Valuation of Goods under Central Excise and Customs, Issues pertaining to Excise Rules, Modvat/Cenvat Credit Rules and Cenvat Accounting, Indirect Tax Compliances including VAT, Service Tax, STPI (b). Coordination with the department for obtaining approvals, registrations, etc.
Awareness of services that the practice provides-Builds internal networks to develop understanding of service line offerings and bring potential opportunities to the attention of the team.
Networking & Identification of opportunities-Begins to identify new opportunities for existing clients and communicates to manager. Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact issues with his clients.
Effective implementation and review of work programs. Updates the manager proactively on various work related issues.
Coordinates with the Manager/Senior Executive the planning and management of assignments.
Provides timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectationsSkills and attributes for successPassion to work in indirect tax field
Good command over MS Excel -can use formulas and comfortable with computations
Analytical ability
Good understanding of indirect tax laws including GST
Strong interpersonal skills (ability to liaise at all levels)
Commitment to on-going self-development
Ability to communicate and interact with clients
Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
Good time management skillsQualificationEY is looking for Senior Consultant in the Indirect Tax team to participate in engagements and compliances related to Indirect taxation-mainly Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other Indirect Tax Laws, Appeals, Tax Restructuring, Tax Advisory and consulting pertaining to GST, Service Tax, VAT, Excise and Customs and Indirect Tax Compliance.ExperienceTo qualify for the role you must haveA certified Chartered accountant, or graduate degree in Law/LLB or any other Diploma with post qualification and/or articleship experience
2 - 4 years of post qualification experience in Indirect tax
Knowledge of relevant indirect tax legislations viz. Goods & Services Tax, Customs law, Foreign Trade Policy etc.
Experience of applying the indirect tax legislations in practical scenarios
Experience of performing/ reviewing tax compliances under various indirect tax laws
Experience in managing assessment/ audits/ litigations for clients
Experience of appearing before tax authorities to represent matters
Experience of applying technology for indirect tax problem solving - ERP, data analytics etc.
Experience of managing relationship at large accounts
Experience of representing the firm before clients, building relationships and generating business
Reasonable knowledge about other tax legislations, accounting, process improvements etc.
Ability to build network within the organisation and leverage learnings & relationshipsIdeally you'll also haveStrong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.What we look forPeople with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.What we offerWith more than 200,000 clients, 300,000 people globally and 33,000 people in India, EY has become the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over compete. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game- changers, disruptors and visionaries. As an organisation, we are investing more time, technology and money, than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills and opportunities.EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people - enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing our people to build their career as well as focus on their wellbeing.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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