EY India Chennai: Associate (Tax) Vacancy – CA/CS/LL.B. Freshers to 3 PQE; Direct Tax Litigation & Advisory; Apply Online via EY Careers Portal

Table of Contents

• EY Tax Practice Overview
• Role Specifications
• Core Responsibilities
• Tax Expertise Delivery
• Client Excellence
• Technical Specialisation
• Essential Qualifications & Skills
• Academic/Professional
• Experience Profiles
• Competencies
• Selection Process
• Remuneration & Growth Trajectory
• Who Should Apply?
• Day-in-Life: EY Tax Associate (Chennai)
• Strategic Application Roadmap
• Resume Keywords
• Interview Prep Matrix
• Why EY Tax Chennai?

Ernst & Young (EY) India, the Big 4 powerhouse, invites applications for Associate positions in its Tax Department, Chennai. Targeting CA/CS/LL.B. graduates (0–3 years post-qualification experience), this entry-level role delivers direct corporate tax services, including litigation support, compliance, and advisory for TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom) clients. With Chennai’s fintech/tax tech hub status, join EY’s collaborative ecosystem. Applications through careers.ey.com.​

EY Tax Practice Overview

EY’s Tax practice serves India’s fastest-growing corporates with direct/indirect tax, transfer pricing, and international tax solutions. The Chennai team specialises in TMT sector, handling IT/ITeS, gaming, digital media tax controversies amid DPDP Act and BEPS 2.0 compliance. Associates work on high-impact matters, building expertise from Day 1.​

Role Specifications

Core Responsibilities

Tax Expertise Delivery

• Research: Complex tax theory, case laws; develop opinion papers.
• Compliance: Gather data for accurate filings within budgets.
• Advisory: Client tax positions, controversy management.​

Client Excellence

• Interaction: Senior executives (EY/clients).
• Representation: Assessments, CIT/ITAT appeals.​

Technical Specialisation

• Litigation: Tribunal arguments, compliance products.
• Transfer Pricing: International tax structuring.
• Corporate Laws: SEBI/FEMA regulations.​

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Academic/Professional

• UG Degree (Economics/Finance/Statistics emphasis).
• Certified CA/CS/LL.B. (0–1 year ideal; max 3 years).​

Experience Profiles

• Domestic Tax: Compliance/advisory.
• TP: International transactions.
• Litigation: Assessment/tribunal exposure.​

Competencies

• Analytical: Tax position evaluation.
• Communication: Executive interactions.
• Execution: TAT-driven deliverables.​

Selection Process

1. Online Application: careers.ey.com (Tax Associate Chennai).
2. Screening: Academics, certifications.
3. Case Study: Tax scenario (MAT computation).
4. Technical Interview: Direct tax (S.115BAA), TP basics.
5. HR Round: Cultural fit.​

Remuneration & Growth Trajectory

Perks: EY Waves (flexi), global mobility, unlimited learning.

Who Should Apply?

Prime Candidates:

• CA Finals: Articleship taxation.
• LL.B. Graduates: Tax law electives.
• CS Professionals: Corporate compliance.

Chennai Edge:

• Fintech Hub: Razorpay, Paytm tax teams.
• TMT Growth: Gaming startups (Dream11 clones).

Day-in-Life: EY Tax Associate (Chennai)

09:00 AM: Client tax position memo (₹50 Cr MAT).
11:00 AM: TP study (₹200 Cr international transaction).
02:00 PM: ITAT appeal paperbook (S.260A).
04:00 PM: SEBI compliance review (startup client).
Evening: Opinion paper drafting (BEPS Pillar 2).

Strategic Application Roadmap

Resume Keywords

CERTIFICATIONS: CA Inter (May 2026), LL.B. 70%
PROJECTS: TP study (₹100 Cr Indo-US deal), CIT(A) representation
SKILLS: Taxmann, ClearTax, Excel VLOOKUP/Pivot

Interview Prep Matrix

Why EY Tax Chennai?

Act Immediately: EY Tax scales with India’s digital economy. Chennai’s tax tech frontier calls