Tax Senior Associate 1, Private Company, Canada Tax

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We are expanding our Canada Tax practice in India. This group is focused on advising public and private multinational enterprises. Our professionals focus on our clients’ business and industry issues, collaborate on cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and optimize the core tax functions of our clients – all while delivering digitally-enabled business tax services in conjunction with our tax technology teams.

As a Tax Senior Associate, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):

• Train and develop junior staff members
• Provide detailed review and analysis of tax returns
• Assist the assurance team with tax provision reviews and prepare and review tax provision working papers for non-assurance clients
• Manage risk for the client and the firm
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a client-centric manner
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and tax accounting
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Some travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
• CPA Designation completed or in progress
• 2+ years of experience in Public Accounting preferably in a tax focused role
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Experience of the following product lines: Corporations-T2, Partnerships-T5013 and Trusts-T3 and Individual Taxation -T1
• Experience with surplus calculations and Federal M&A work is an added advantage.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working towards or completion of Masters of Tax or CPA In-depth Tax Program
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and technical aspects of tax compliance and accounting
• Strong technical skills in tax preparation, developing tax focus areas
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters and tax review a plus

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.

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