Senior Associate - Taxation (Direct Tax)

Zeta, a Next-Gen Banking Tech company founded in 2015, is seeking a Senior Associate - Taxation (Direct Tax). This role is crucial for managing end-to-end direct tax compliance and related matters for the group in India and internationally. The position involves preparing advance tax computations, filing corporate tax returns for various entities, supporting tax and transfer pricing audits, and advising on TDS rates. The ideal candidate will also assist with income tax assessment notices and liaise with the income tax department. Experience with US taxation is an added advantage. Success in this role means ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, proactive tracking of tax law changes, and demonstrating ownership and collaboration across teams.

Must Have

• B.Com Graduate with 4-5 years of corporate tax experience OR CA Inter with 2-3 years experience
• Team player with good communication and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of income tax law and compliance
• Sound knowledge of Excel
• Detail-oriented and proactive in managing deadlines

Good to Have

• Experience in US taxation (federal and state tax returns)
• Experience with ERP environments (Oracle)

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity for growth
• Exposure to diverse thoughts and culture
• Adventurous and exhilarating work environment

• Tax compliances and advisory
• Prepare advance tax computations and ensure timely payments;
• Filing of corporate tax return for several entities in the group.
• Preparation of data required for tax audit and transfer pricing audit.
• Support in collation and preparation of the data requirement for income tax assessment notices.
• Advising on TDS rates on various vendor payments.
• Maintain status of Indian and global direct tax assessments, demands and refunds.
• Liasioning with income tax department for rectification and order giving effect applications.


• US taxation (added advantage)
• Filing of federal and state tax returns in the US

• Timely, accurate filing of all corporate tax compliances, including corporate tax return, tax audit and transfer pricing audit
• Prepare advance tax computations and ensure timely payments
• Seamless handling of corporate tax compliance
• Proactive tracking of tax law changes
• Demonstrates ownership and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Readiness to support audits, assessments, and litigation tasks when required
• Working understanding of income tax law and rules
• Update and track annual Indian and overseas tax compliance calendar

• B.Com. Graduate with minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in corporate tax; OR
• CA Inter with minimum hands-on exposure for 2-3 years in corporate tax compliance and advisory
• Team player with good communication and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of income tax law and compliance process
• Sound knowledge of Excel and ERP environments (Oracle) preferred
• Detail-oriented and proactive in managing deadlines