Tax Consultant – Corporate Tax | KPMG India | Delhi

About This Role

KPMG India is hiring Tax Consultants for its Direct Tax practice in Delhi. You will work on corporate tax advisory, compliance, and litigation support for domestic and multinational companies. This role is best suited for CA freshers or candidates with up to 2 years of direct tax experience who want to build a specialist tax career at a Big Four firm. The role involves significant client interaction and exposure to complex tax matters from the early months.

Role Context

You will work within a team of 4–8 tax professionals led by a Manager or Assistant Manager. Projects include corporate tax return filings, tax due diligence for M&A transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and representation before tax authorities. KPMG India uses a structured engagement management framework and all client deliverables go through a multi-level review process before submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax computations and file returns for client companies
• Research tax positions on complex issues and prepare technical memoranda
• Assist in tax due diligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking analysis
• Draft responses to tax notices and support managers in hearings before tax officers
• Stay updated on tax law changes and assist in updating internal knowledge resources

Requirements & Skills

• CA cleared (fresher) or up to 2 years of experience in direct tax in a CA firm or corporate
• Sound understanding of Income Tax Act, Transfer Pricing regulations, and DTAA provisions
• Good research and writing skills — tax memos and opinions must be precise and well-structured
• Proficiency in MS Office — Excel for computation, Word for documentation
• Professional communication in English and Hindi
• LLB or CS qualification is an additional advantage

Benefits & Work Conditions

• Big Four compensation benchmarked against market standards
• KPMG Ignition training programme for new joiners
• Health insurance, term life insurance, and gratuity
• Hybrid working with flexibility during non-peak periods
• Structured promotion track — Consultant to Senior Consultant to Assistant Manager

Who Should Apply

CA freshers with a strong interest in direct tax, or early-career tax professionals who want to move from a smaller firm to a Big Four environment, will benefit most from this role. KPMG's client base gives exposure to tax problems that simply do not exist at smaller practices.

About the Company

KPMG is one of the Big Four global professional services firms, operating in audit, tax, and advisory services across 143 countries. KPMG India has offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune, serving India's largest corporations and government bodies. KPMG India is an independent Indian partnership and not a subsidiary of KPMG International.

How to Apply

Click "Apply on Company Website" to visit KPMG India's official careers page. KPMG does not charge any recruitment fee from candidates at any point in the hiring process.