Senior Consultant, Tax - Transaction Advisory Services

Senior Consultant – Transaction Advisory Services, Tax – India

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Transaction Advisory Services Tax team in India. This role will support U.S.-based deal teams on tax due diligence and other transaction-related tax matters for private equity and corporate clients.

The Senior Consultant will work as part of an integrated U.S./India engagement team and will assist with identifying tax risks and opportunities, analyzing transaction-related tax issues, preparing client deliverables, and managing assigned workstreams across multiple transactions.

Day-to-day responsibilities: 

• Perform buy-side and sell-side U.S. tax due diligence.
• Review U.S. federal and state income tax returns, tax workpapers, financial statements, tax provisions, and other supporting documentation.
• Identify and analyze potential tax exposures, tax attributes, and transaction-related considerations.
• Prepare information requests, diligence findings, and client-facing reports.
• Research U.S. federal and state income tax issues relevant to mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Assist with transaction structuring, tax modeling, and analysis of stock versus asset transactions.
• Support review of tax provisions in transaction documents, including representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnities.
• Coordinate with U.S.-based engagement teams and tax specialists across state and local tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and other areas.
• Manage assigned workstreams and multiple concurrent engagements in a transaction-driven environment.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching and feedback.

Essential traits: 

• Chartered Account or MBA with approximately 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm, large accounting firm, or global delivery organization.
• Experience with U.S. federal income tax, including corporate and/or partnership taxation.
• U.S. tax due diligence or M&A tax experience.
• Experience supporting private equity or corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with transaction-related U.S. tax matters such as tax attributes, Section 163(j), Section 382, transaction costs, tax basis, and stock versus asset acquisitions.
• Experience reviewing U.S. tax returns and related workpapers.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with U.S.-based teams and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• CA, CPA, Enrolled Agent, ACCA, or other relevant professional credential.

What We Are Looking For

Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in U.S. taxation, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to identify tax matters that may affect a transaction. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, communicating with geographically dispersed teams, and preparing clear, concise work product for U.S.-based engagement leaders and clients.

About Kroll 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

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