Senior Tax Associate - GMS
Core
Act as the first point of contact for Employment Tax inquiries and guide clients through complex cross-border compliance issues, including tax treaties, social security, and equity incentives.
Role type
Senior Tax Associate (Global Mobility Services)
Builds
Compliance advisory services for cross-border employment arrangements
Domain
Tax compliance and Global Mobility Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Interpret Income Tax Act, FEMA, and tax treaties; advise on tax and social security implications; handle complex tax returns and foreign asset reporting; analyze taxability of equity plans; coordinate with global stakeholders; review Global Mobility arrangement requests
Preferred skills
Propose tax savings and operational improvements; align employment tax practices with business strategy; mentor junior team members
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Understand and analyze residential status under Income Tax Act, FEMA, and tax treaties; Advise on tax and social security implications for employees and employers; Interpret and apply provisions of DTAAs to minimize tax liabilities; Handle complex tax returns, including foreign asset reporting; Analyze and advise on taxability of equity plans; Assist in scrutiny, rectification, and appeals up to CIT level; Review Global Mobility arrangement requests to ensure compliance
Seniority
Mid-level (1-4 years experience), hands-on IC