Senior Tax Associate - Individual Tax, GMS

Company Description

• Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is
• to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand-alone global mobility
• business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders and
• colleagues.

• Our teams help companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility
• programs in a cost-efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on
• providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration,
• business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work.

• Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global
• and dynamic team.  Globally, Vialto Partners has over 6,500 staff and continues
• to grow.  You will work with clients from a range of industries and different
• geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our
• colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and
• opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our
• clients.

• Vialto is unstoppable when we work together in a culture of belonging, where
• everyone can thrive. We encourage employees to bring their true selves and share
• their unique talents and expertise to positively impact the communities we
• serve.

• To learn more about what we do, tune in to our podcast On the Move
• [https://vialtopartners.com/podcasts] to hear expert insights on issues
• affecting global mobility, and read about the latest news
• [https://vialtopartners.com/insights] in the industry.  You can also follow us
• on Linkedin
• [https://www.linkedin.com/company/vialtopartners/mycompany/] and Instagram.
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Job Summary

• In this position, your main duty will be to act as the first point of contact
• for inquiries related to Employment Tax. As you evolve into a Subject Matter
• Expert, you will work closely with clients, guiding them through complex
• employment tax issues. This role entails ensuring compliance with regulatory
• standards, identifying opportunities for tax savings and operational
• improvements, and ensuring that Employment Tax practices are in sync with the
• broader business strategy and primary objectives.

• In this position, your main duty will be to act as the first point of contact
• for inquiries related to Global Mobility Services (GMS) focused on Cross border
• compliances. This includes expertise in tax compliance for employers and
• employees, social security implications, equity incentives (e.g., stock
• options/RSUs), and advisory services. You will collaborate with clients to
• address complex employment tax matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory
• standards, minimizing tax exposure, and aligning employment tax practices with
• business objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze residential status under Income Tax Act, FEMA, and tax

treaties.

• Advise on tax and social security implications for employees and employers,

including secondment arrangements and employer reporting obligations.

• Interpret and apply provisions of DTAAs to minimize tax liabilities.

• Handle complex tax returns, including foreign asset reporting.

• Analyze and advise on taxability of equity plans (e.g., stock options, RSUs).

• Assist in scrutiny, rectification, and appeals up to CIT level.

• Understand client specific Global Mobility policies and processes.

• Review Global Mobility arrangement requests to ensure compliance with global

mobility policies.

• Coordinate with various stakeholders to understand the risks of the mobility

arrangements and the compliance requirements.

• Communicate with assignees - explaining the global mobility policies.

• Promptly respond to queries from client / assignees / partner teams over

emails and video calls.

• Collaborate with teams across the globe.

• Participate in various ad hoc Global Mobility projects like Social security

compliance and advisory services, Employee incentives.

Other Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication, including proposal drafting and

advisory preparation.

• Strong client relationship management skills to foster long-term

partnerships.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving for interpreting tax laws and risk

assessment.

• Effective time management for handling multiple clients and urgent deadlines.

• Leadership skills to guide teams, mentor juniors, and drive project success.

• Adaptability to evolving tax laws and dynamic client needs.

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn, with a collaborative and versatile

approach.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant

1 – 4 years of experience in direct tax / expatriate tax services.

Demonstrated experience in handling complex global mobility activities.

Excellent Communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Work Location- Mumbai

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of

any legally protected status.

Please note, AI is used as part of the application process.