Direct Tax Analyst

About the Role

Join One Story as a Direct Tax Analyst based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where you will engage in direct tax assignments including income-tax return preparation, capital gains computation, and tax compliance. This full-time, in-office role demands 3 to 5 years of relevant direct tax experience, especially candidates with backgrounds in Big 4 or CA firms, but excludes MBA or CA qualifications for this position. Experience with Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT City) clients or international tax matters is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research and assist seniors in addressing client queries on matters like capital gains, trade reconciliations, tax payments, and income tax returns.
• Prepare income tax returns and perform technical tax research relevant to client assignments.
• Review data and highlight discrepancies or additional data needs within assignments.
• Draft submissions related to assessment and appellate proceedings and provide support in meetings with income tax authorities.
• Manage administrative duties including engagement letters, client documentation, and billing follow-ups for assigned clients.
• Collaborate with teams to scrutinize assignment details and prepare base reports.
• Assist in drafting client memos, opinions, and reports for presentations.
• Coordinate document collection and ensure thorough record-keeping to facilitate smooth closure of assignments.
• Provide support during hearings and appeal submissions while adhering to legal and regulatory standards, maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Carry out comprehensive tax research utilizing both external market data sources and internal portals.
• Support team collaboration to assess and enhance individual and group performance.
• Assist in assembling data for engagement letters and key client communications, ensuring data integrity in research documentation.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong foundation in Direct Tax, Income-tax Returns, Capital Gains computation, Tax research, and Taxation laws.
• Proficiency in Tax Return Preparation, Assessment & Appellate procedures, Client Documentation, Tax Compliance, Trades reconciliation, and Tax Payments.
• Experience using tax software such as ClearTax or TaxCafe, alongside external and internal research tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-friendly and professional mindset.
• Capacity to work independently combined with attention to detail, teamwork, and professionalism.

Eligibility and Additional Information

This position is aimed at graduates only; MBA and CA candidates are not preferred for this role. All interviews and work will be face-to-face at the office location. Candidates with experience at Big 4 or Chartered Accountant firms hold a preference. The role involves full-time office presence in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.