Tax Consultant

Tax Consultant – Direct / Indirect Tax

Location: Chennai
Experience: 7–10 Years
Qualification: Fully Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Function: Tax Advisory & Compliance

About the Role

CNK & Associates is looking for an experienced Tax Consultant to join its Chennai team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 7–10 years of relevant experience in Direct Tax or Indirect Tax.

The role will involve handling tax advisory, compliance, assessments, audits and client engagements, along with providing practical tax solutions across a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Direct Tax / Indirect Tax assignments for domestic and corporate clients.
• Provide tax advisory and support clients on tax planning and regulatory matters.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, appeals and litigation support as applicable.
• Review and supervise tax returns, computations, reconciliations and statutory compliances.
• Research and interpret changes in Income Tax, GST and other applicable tax laws .
• Identify tax exposures, risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to clients.
• Review financial and tax positions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams and tax authorities wherever required.
• Lead and review work performed by junior team members.
• Prepare and review tax opinions, reports, presentations and client deliverables .
• Manage multiple assignments and ensure timely completion within agreed timelines.
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their business and tax requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory.
• 7–10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in taxation.
• Strong experience in either Direct Tax or Indirect Tax ; exposure to the other area will be an advantage.
• For Direct Tax: experience in corporate taxation, assessments, advisory, tax audits and litigation support preferred.
• For Indirect Tax: strong exposure to GST, assessments, audits, advisory and compliance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable tax laws, rules, notifications and regulatory developments.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage client assignments and lead a small team.
• Good proficiency in MS Excel and other tax/accounting tools.

Key Competencies

Tax Technical Expertise | Client Management | Analytical Thinking | Tax Research | Advisory Skills | Team Management | Communication | Attention to Detail

Preferred Profile

Candidates currently working with CA firms, Big 4, mid-sized consulting firms or corporate tax teams , with strong client-facing and advisory exposure, would be preferred.

Why Join CNK & Associates?
An opportunity to work on diverse tax assignments, handle high-value client engagements, develop strong tax advisory expertise and grow within a professional services environment.