IN_ Senior Associate _Corporate & International Tax Corporate Tax_CIT_TRS_Bangalore

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior 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 tax regulatory at PwC, you will focus on monitoring and interpreting tax regulations and legislation. In this field, you will provide advice and guidance to clients on the impact of regulatory changes, helping businesses stay compliant with tax laws and regulations and adapt their tax strategies accordingly.

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: Provides comprehensive advice on domestic corporate income tax, international taxation, cross-border transactions and business models, entry strategies and multi-jurisdictional tax analysis. Handles complex tax issues involving interpretation of domestic law, income-tax treaties, multilateral instrument and emerging tax issues such as Pillar 1 and Pillar 2, taxation of new business models, etc. Supports clients on complex tax litigation matters before Tribunals and Courts

Responsibilities:

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

• Conducting technical research on tax laws, including domestic and international tax commentaries, OECD publications, papers, and reading through internal knowledge management databases.

• Analyzing and interpreting provisions under the Income Tax Act and provisions pertaining to international tax and dealing with interpretation of tax treaties. Reading and understanding of allied laws, such as exchange control, etc.

• Advising clients on complex corporate tax matters, such as permanent establishments, general anti-avoidance rules, place of effective management, significant economic presence, and double tax treaties.

• Supporting the team on pre/post-acquisition corporate tax advisory work, such as group tax restructuring, diligences and documentation reviews.

• Supporting the team on key advisory projects like entry strategies, funding options, cross-border transaction taxation and ETR analysis.
  

• Preparation of memos, presentations, opinions etc. as per client’s needs and based on detailed analysis of the issues involved.

• Handling assessment proceedings and supporting the litigation team in appellate proceedings with CIT(A), DRP, ITAT and other authorities. This includes data analysis, preparing legal arguments, paper books, submissions, notes to counsel, Interface with the tax department etc.

• Responsible for supporting clients on ongoing compliances such as income tax returns, TDS computations and taking support of our delivery center teams and tax technology tools for execution of such engagements.

• Effective implementation and review of work programs and updating the manager proactively on various work-related aspects.

• Updating clients on ongoing matters in a prompt and regular basis and keeping track of industry developments.

• Attending and participating in internal Learning and Education (L&E) sessions.

Overseeing the work of Analysts and Senior Analysts

Mandatory skill sets:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0-2years of relevant work experience or a Commerce or a relevant field graduate with at least five years of relevant experience.

• Article ship in Big 4 or prior experience in corporate tax will be an added advantage

• Thorough knowledge of

Direct Tax, Corporate Tax (Income Tax & DTAA)

Corporate Law & International Tax

• FEMA and Transfer Pricing

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:

2-5 years of experience

Education qualification:

CA, Any Additional Professional Qualification or International tax certifications will be an added advantage

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

Corporate Tax

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Strategy, Client Management, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Resource Management, Regulatory Change Management {+ 9 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

October 16, 2026