About the Firm
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive — where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.
We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement.
Job Overview
The role has been structured to ensure that the person in the role is involved in every aspect of what the team does, and the tasks required are all of importance to achieve the team's goals to deliver a high-quality service to the firm.
Who you will work with
Central Tax Team
What you will be responsible for
Working in Central Tax team & the responsibility is to support the end-to-end Process and to bring in new efficiencies by bringing up improvement ideas to the process.
What you will do
- Assisting with data extraction and gathering tax-related information for the preparation of Data Sheet, Form 8805 and Form 1042-S.
- Preparing the tax returns (US Tax return 1040NR) of the US Partners with the help of PDF (adobe and mapping), including EP's and NEPs using the Data Sheets.
- Updating and responding to all Internal Revenue Service (IRS) letters as per their queries.
- Updating files related to UK Tax filings, including UK Tax Information requests, rolling forward on CCH, creating questionnaires, and batch updating workflow on CCH.
- Checking balances on HMRC of Partners for UK Tax Filings.
- Extract 26AS for all Clifford Chances Entities for UK Tax Filings.
- Chasing all Global Offices to provide their Permanence/Timing Differences.
- Gathering information related to Partner Closedown Reconciliations.
- Preparing the Trial Balance Reconciliations.
- Assisting with audit activities related to Internal Audit and Statutory Audits.
- Collaborating with other team members to achieve desired results for a common objective.
- Acting as a backup for other team members and supporting activities during lean periods to ensure continuity of operations.
- Playing a dual role of acting independently and delivering results when part of a group.
Qualifications
Your experience
- M.Com/MBA/CMA/CWA/CA Inter.
- 3+ years of post-qualification experience in industry
- Experience of ORACLE.
- Proficient in MS Suite: Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Certification Office in Lean or Six Sigma is an advantage but not a requirement
Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to handle complexity of the Finance Processes.
- Strong problem solving, trouble shooting and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meeting timelines.
- Highly motivated and creative, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Positive attitude and dedication.
- Organizational and Strategic thinking.
- Comfortable working in a team as well as on your own
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
