PwC Hiring Tax Associate (Corporate & International Tax) in Bengaluru | 0-2 Yrs

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our tax services team provides advice and guidance on tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In transfer pricing, we support clients in establishing and maintaining appropriate pricing for transactions between related entities, ensuring compliance and minimising dispute risks.

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, enables you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward contributions, support wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes, and mentorship to help you thrive. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, without discrimination on any grounds, and strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and contribute to personal and firm growth.

Job Description

Provides comprehensive advice on domestic corporate income tax, international taxation, cross-border transactions, 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 issues such as Pillar 1 and Pillar 2, and taxation of new business models. Supports clients on complex tax litigation before Tribunals and Courts.

Responsibilities

• Conducting technical research on tax laws, including domestic and international tax commentaries, OECD publications, and internal knowledge databases.
• Analyzing and interpreting provisions under the Income Tax Act and international tax, including tax treaties and allied laws such as exchange control.
• Advising clients on complex corporate tax matters, including permanent establishments, GAAR, place of effective management, significant economic presence, and double tax treaties.
• Supporting pre/post-acquisition corporate tax advisory work, such as group tax restructuring, diligences, and documentation reviews.
• Supporting key advisory projects like entry strategies, funding options, cross-border transaction taxation, and ETR analysis.
• Preparing memos, presentations, and opinions based on detailed analysis of issues.
• Handling assessment proceedings and supporting litigation before CIT(A), DRP, ITAT, and other authorities, including data analysis, legal arguments, and submissions.
• Supporting clients on ongoing compliances such as income tax returns and TDS computations, using delivery center teams and tax technology tools.
• Implementing and reviewing work programs, updating managers proactively on work aspects.
• Updating clients regularly on ongoing matters and tracking industry developments.
• Attending and participating in internal Learning and Education sessions.
• Overseeing the work of Analysts and Senior Analysts.

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or a Commerce/relevant field graduate with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Articleship in Big 4 or prior experience in corporate tax is 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
• 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 problem solving
• Ownership and responsibility for clients/tasks
• Innovative and critical thinking in managing projects
• Capability to nurture the team below

Years of Experience Required

0-2 years of experience

Education Qualification

CA; any additional professional qualification or international tax certifications will be an added advantage.