M&A Tax Consultant

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1300000 - Rs 2800000 (ie INR 13-28 LPA)
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented M&A Tax Consultant to join our growing tax advisory team. This position focuses on delivering high-impact tax consulting services related to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-deal integration support. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of tax implications in M&A transactions and a strong foundation in corporate tax regulations.

You will be working closely with senior consultants, legal teams, and corporate clients to assess tax risks, evaluate tax-efficient structures, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. This role requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking, with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex and high-value deals across sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Due Diligence:
  Conduct and review comprehensive tax due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side transactions to identify potential tax risks and exposures.
• Transaction Structuring:
  Develop and recommend tax-efficient structures for mergers, acquisitions, demergers, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. Ensure alignment with commercial objectives and legal constraints.
• Tax Advisory & Planning:
  Provide expert guidance on direct and indirect tax implications of deal structures, including capital gains, MAT/AMT implications, transfer pricing, and withholding taxes.
• Cross-Border Transactions:
  Advise on international tax aspects of cross-border M&A, including treaty benefits, permanent establishment risk, and repatriation strategies.
• Post-Deal Integration:
  Assist clients with integration of tax structures post-transaction and support them in implementation, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Collaboration & Client Engagement:
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and external advisors. Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering clear, actionable tax insights.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Prepare and review transaction documents, tax opinions, and regulatory submissions. Stay updated with amendments in tax laws, rulings, and notifications affecting M&A activity.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:
  Chartered Accountant (CA), LLB, or MBA (Finance/Taxation). Additional certifications in International Tax or Corporate Law will be an advantage.
• Experience:
  2+ years of experience in M&A tax advisory, corporate tax, or transaction services, preferably in a Big 4, law firm, or boutique advisory firm.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of the Income Tax Act, Company Law, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other regulatory aspects impacting M&A. Familiarity with international tax concepts like BEPS, GAAR, and DTAAs is preferred.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
  Ability to analyze financial statements and legal documents to identify tax implications and create optimal structures.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to present complex tax matters in a simplified and client-friendly manner.
• Teamwork & Time Management:
  Capable of working collaboratively in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.