Essar

Investment, development across energy, infrastructure, metals

Industrial Trainee - Tax

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Pursuing or completed CA and eligible for industrial training under ICAI regulations.
Completed at least one year of Articleship training with experience working on tax assignments.
Understand the Income Tax Act, Goods and Services Tax, Tax Deducted at Source, and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements.
Have a basic understanding of international tax and Foreign Exchange Management Act requirements.
Have a strong academic record and proficiency in written and spoken English.
Be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and legal databases such as SCC and Manupatra.
Demonstrate attention to detail and documentation skills.
Demonstrate organisational and multitasking ability.
Exercise discretion when handling confidential matters.
Be willing to learn and take ownership of assigned work.
Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and filing corporate income tax returns, Tax Deducted at Source returns, and advance tax computations.
Support data gathering and documentation for assessments, scrutiny notices, and tax audits.
Maintain working files for tax provisioning and deferred tax schedules in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards.
Prepare workings for monthly Goods and Services Tax returns, reconcile them with books of accounts, and track payments.
Assist in handling Goods and Services Tax notices, queries, and departmental follow-ups.
Ensure proper classification of transactions and documentation for input tax credit eligibility.
Assist in reviewing inter-company transactions and complying with transfer pricing regulations.
Support tax analysis related to cross-border structures, investments, and fund repatriation.
Maintain updated records of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement applicability and foreign remittance documentation.
Maintain internal tax trackers and calendars, and ensure timely execution of filings.
Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and legal teams for reporting purposes.
Prepare management information system reports for the tax team covering pending assessments, returns filed, and due dates.
Collate documentation for ongoing tax litigation at Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, or Goods and Services Tax appellate levels.
Assist in drafting responses to notices and coordinate with legal counsel for hearing schedules.
Maintain organised files for historical and current litigation matters.









POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education	Pursuing or Completed CA/ Eligible for Industrial Training under ICAI regulations
Experience	Completion of at least 01-year of Articleship training with experience working on Tax assignments

SKILL/COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS
Understanding of Income Tax Act, GST, TDS, DTAA Basis understanding of International Tax/ FEMA Strong academic record and proficiency in written and spoken English Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal databases (SCC, Manupatra, etc.) Excellent attention to detail & documentation skills Strong organisational and multitasking ability Discretion in handling confidential matters Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned work Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


FUNCTIONS	KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Taxation (Corporate Income Tax)	Assist in preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, TDS returns, and advance tax computations. Support data gathering and documentation for assessments, scrutiny notices, and tax audits. Maintain working files for tax provisioning and deferred tax schedules in compliance with Ind-AS.
Indirect Taxation (GST & Others)	Prepare workings for monthly GST returns, reconciliation with books of accounts, and payment tracking. Assist in handling GST notices, queries, and departmental follow-ups. Ensure proper classification of transactions and documentation for input tax credit eligibility.
International Taxation & Transaction Support	Assist in the review of inter-company transactions and compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations. Support tax analysis related to cross-border structures, investments, and fund repatriation. Maintain updated records of DTAA applicability and foreign remittance documentation.
Tax Compliance & Reporting	Help maintain internal tax trackers, calendars, and ensure timely execution of filings. Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and legal teams for reporting purposes. Prepare MIS reports for the tax team, covering pending assessments, returns filed, and due dates.
Litigation & Documentation	Collate documentation for ongoing tax litigations at CIT(A), ITAT, or GST appellate levels. Assist in drafting responses to notices and coordinating with legal counsel for hearing schedules. Maintain organized files for all historical and current litigation matters.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

On successful completion of the training and post qualifications, the candidate may be considered for suitable roles within Essar Capital or its group entities, subject to performance and organizational requirements. The role offers a steppingstone into taxation roles in private equity, infrastructure, and energy sectors, with exposure to high-value transactions, complex structures, and cross-border tax considerations.

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About the Company

Essar

Investment, development across energy, infrastructure, metals

Essar is a diversified investor and developer operating across Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, and Technology & Retail. It owns and builds assets in eight countries, generating about $15 billion in revenue and employing more than 7,000 people. After monetising some major assets in recent years, Essar is shifting its focus to greener business models, aiming to turn existing assets toward a clean-energy future. Its efforts center on creating sustainable ecosystems around hydrogen, green mobility, and green steel. Essar Foundation supports social programs in health, education, livelihood, women’s empowerment, sports, environment, and infrastructure across India. The company’s goal is to transform its portfolio to support a low-carbon economy and invest in businesses that drive the global clean-energy transition.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $19.5M
Headquarters: Mumbai, India
Founded: 1969

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