Analyst - (Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore)

Job Title: Indirect Tax Associate / Senior Associate

Experience Required

0 to 3 years of experience in an Indirect Tax profile.

2 to 5 years of overall experience is preferred.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

Graduate / CA Inter / Law Intermediate.

Prior experience or insight into GST and Customs is desirable.

Experience in the erstwhile Indirect Tax regime (e.g., Sales Tax, Service Tax, Central Excise) is a plus.

Must have hands-on experience in GST compliance (mandatory – screen candidates accordingly).

Working knowledge of MS Office .

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – ability to liaise at all levels and interact effectively with clients.

An energetic, innovative individual with an entrepreneurial attitude and strong business acumen.

Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support

Participate in engagements and compliances related to Indirect Taxation—primarily GST and Customs.

Execute assigned engagements end-to-end: preparation, return filing, and report generation.

Maintain awareness of firm’s service offerings; identify and escalate potential opportunities to the team.

Review data for technical accuracy; flag discrepancies or additional data requirements.

Coordinate with client’s finance team to ensure timely tax payments and approvals.

Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely filing and tracking of tax returns for assigned clients.

Assist in tax audits, tax research, and special projects as required.

Research & Technical Inputs

Conduct thorough research aligned with client expectations, leveraging external and internal tools.

Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable research outputs.

Teamwork & People Skills

Collaborate constructively with team members to evaluate and improve individual and team performance.

Knowledge Management

Regularly update the KM database with regulatory and industry updates.

Stay updated on industry, business, and sector trends; share insights with the team.

Encourage sharing of best practices across teams.

Develop content for external events, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Disseminate learnings from external forums with the team.

Brand & Reputation Management

Represent Dhruva at external forums and build a high-quality professional network.

Elevate firm’s visibility and credibility through thought leadership and client interactions.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving: Identify issues, analyze data, and recommend practical solutions.

Executing: Plan, prioritize, allocate resources, and monitor progress to meet goals and client expectations.

Firm Building: Contribute to firm growth through process improvement, capability development, and strategic alignment.

Continuous Learning & Expertise Building: Commit to ongoing learning and share knowledge to keep the firm ahead of industry changes.

Nurturing Relationships: Build and maintain strategic internal/external relationships; embody the “Dhruva way” to foster trust.

Leading People: Clarify expectations, delegate, and support team growth—while being hands-on when needed.

Interview & Hiring Process

Interviews will be conducted face-to-face .

Strong communication skills are mandatory.

Candidates must have experience in Indirect Taxation from a CA firm, consulting firm, or legal firm. Corporate tax experience is not acceptable for this role.

Compensation

CTC: Up to ₹6 LPA