EY seeks a Consultant to join our Tax team in Chennai. This role is crucial for delivering client engagements efficiently and contributing to the firm's growth. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on providing comprehensive tax solutions, including indirect tax services for the TMT sector.

This position offers an exceptional EY experience, fostering professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a better working world through our expertise in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services.

As a Consultant, you will manage client engagements professionally, adhering to contractual terms and client expectations. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing tax returns, drafting submissions for tax authorities, and providing advice on employee mobility and expatriate-related provident fund matters.

Internally, you will foster a positive attitude, exhibit a willingness to learn, and work constructively with team members to enhance performance. Contributing and leveraging knowledge from various sources is essential. Providing timely, high-quality work that exceeds client expectations is paramount.

Operationally, you will execute assigned tasks within project frameworks, following firm methodologies and professional standards. Efficiently utilize electronic working papers and relevant software for research. You will develop technical expertise and compliance process knowledge, staying updated on industry trends and applying them to complex situations. Analyzing and converting data into accurate tax products, ensuring their timeliness, is also a core duty.

To excel in this role, you need to be a certified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 0-1 year of relevant experience. Essential skills include strong written and oral communication, proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

We are looking for individuals with robust analytical and numerical abilities, who are enthusiastic, self-starters, and effective team players. The capacity to grasp details and strong time management skills are vital. Ideally, you will also possess good interpersonal skills, be highly flexible, adaptable, creative, and comfortable interacting with senior executives within the firm and at client organizations.