EY seeks a Senior Consultant to join our Tax team in Pune, focusing on Global Compliance & Reporting within the Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility & Infrastructure (AMI) sector. This role offers a dynamic environment where you'll contribute to building a better working world by assisting clients in navigating complex tax landscapes. We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to reach your full potential and build a fulfilling career.

As part of the AMI industry group, you will engage with clients in sectors such as Aerospace and Defence, Chemicals, Infrastructure, Industrial Products, Automotive, and Transportation. You'll help them adapt to evolving business needs in how goods and services are designed, created, bought, and sold.

Our TAX - GCR team provides connected tax services globally, helping clients thrive amidst rapid change. We leverage deep expertise and technology platforms to deliver strategic insights and execution, covering tax and regulatory obligations, operations, and workforce management to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Core competencies include Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax, and Transaction Services.

As a Senior Consultant in Direct Tax, you will assist senior team members in addressing client inquiries on corporate tax matters, including capital gains, tax payments, and return preparation. Your responsibilities will involve conducting technical research on income tax provisions impacting clients and preparing submissions for assessment and appellate proceedings.

You will support representations before income-tax authorities on routine client matters. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks such as engagement letters, internal QRM, client paper filing, and billing follow-up. The role requires conducting engagements professionally, meeting client expectations, and adhering to contractual terms.

People responsibilities include exhibiting a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and constructive teamwork to enhance personal and team performance. You will contribute to and leverage knowledge from various sources. Operational responsibilities involve executing work within a group, delivering effectively, and collaborating to provide comprehensive tax solutions, ensuring adherence to firm methodologies and professional standards.

To excel in this role, a Chartered Accountant qualification is essential, complemented by 2-3 years of experience in direct tax. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, alongside strong analytical and numerical abilities.

Ideal candidates will possess good interpersonal skills, be enthusiastic, and demonstrate initiative. Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills are highly valued. Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity are key attributes. The ability to interact comfortably with senior executives, both within the firm and at client organizations, is also important. Comfort with travel within designated city limits or to other locations for work-related matters is expected.