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Dezan Shira & Associates is a full service India business advisory and tax practice.  Since our initial presence in 2006, Dezan Shira & Associates has grown to 5 offices. We are an international firm, handling clients from some 180 countries across Asia. Dezan Shira & Associates are members of the prestigious international Leading Edge Alliance of accounting practices, linking us to over 428 professional tax firms in 72 countries.

Wholly owned by Dezan Shira & Associates, Asia Briefing Ltd. is a business publishing company with over ten years of experience. It publishes a wealth of information about China, India and Vietnam, and is one of the premium English language publishing businesses in Asia today. Publications include India Briefing, as well as the best selling guide “Doing Business in India.”

The firm is a member of and liaises closely with the Confederation of Indian Industries, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, and the India-China Chamber of Commerce as well as other regional and trade bodies.  

Dezan Shira & Associates is always looking for talented local and international lawyers, accountants and auditors to help our practice develop across Asia.

Available Positions

Accounting Associate, New Delhi
Dezan Shira & Associates

Responsibilities:

• Independently finish the bookkeeping/tax filing/financial statements, preparing works for the company and its portfolio of clients;
• Independently manage filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other government agencies for processing, attesting documentation, compliance and related activities;
• Planning, executing and completing audit fieldwork according to established schedule, recommending internal control improvements that may include operational enhancements or efficiencies and the preparation of audit reports as well as documenting controls;
• Provide follow-up work based on clients’ separate requirements;
• Communicate with client coordinators or local financial team to solve the problems related to periodically closing;
• Manage and supervise the execution of external/statutory audit engagements of various clients;
• Maintain a portfolio of clients, managing multiple deadlines and further developing industry expertise;
• Provide FDI related advisory services and handle the incorporation procedures for company formation of various types that legally exist in India;
• Meet with existing and potential clients (independently or with a company team) and advise on accounting and tax issues affecting their investment plans for India;
• Follow up on clients’ establishment and conversion into tax/accounting retainers with colleagues from the tax/accounting department;
• Conduct financial due diligence on target companies, draft contracts and documents;
• Write articles or give presentations on accounting/investment and other related matters;
• Internal training;
• Provide content and articles for internal and partners’ publications;
• Assist in some office administration if needed;
• Other duties and work assigned by Management of the company as required.

Requirements:

• CA with at least 2-5 Years post qualification experience in Statutory Audit;
• Strong verbal & communication skills;
• Familiar with SAP, accounting software, Microsoft Office, skilled in using Excel;
• Outstanding communication skill is essential;
• Proficient in English, both oral and written;
• A good team worker;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of auditing & accounting standards along with good technical and industry expertise;
• Must be familiar with revenue recognition work, consolidated journal entry testing and all aspects of the audit process;
• Familiar with working with companies who have transitioned to an integrated SAP platform.

TO APPLY: Please send CV and cover letter to job.india@dezshira.com.

Legal Associate, New Delhi
Dezan Shira & Associates

Responsibilities:

• Provide FDI related legal advisory services and handle the incorporation procedures for company formation of various types that legally exist in India;
• Research on legal and tax issues: investment regulations, scenarios and alternatives for our existing and potential international clients;
• Implement legal registrations/investment procedures for our clients’ portfolio;
• Independently complete or cooperate with colleagues on company incorporation setup documents preparation;
• Liaise with government authorities to understand local policy and practice;
• Site visit government departments to submit documents and collect information;
• Meet with existing and potential clients (independently and/or with a company team) and advise over legal and tax issues affecting their investment plans for India;
• Follow up on clients’ establishment and conversion into tax/accounting retainers with colleagues from the tax/accounting department;
• Provide advice on legal issues to retainer clients;
• Conduct legal/financial due diligence on target companies, draft legal contracts and documents;
• Write articles or give presentations on legal/investment and other related matters;
• Internal training;
• Provide content and articles for internal and partners’ publications;
• Assist in office administration if needed;
• Participate in legal due diligence and M&A related work;
• Provide other legal advice for clients on commercial, corporate and labour dispute matters etc;
• Other duties and work assigned by Management of the company as required.

Requirements:

• LLB, CS, Law/Business Major with at least 2-5 years post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit;
• Strong verbal & communication skills;
• Highly articulate in English with strong writing skills  and the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Familiar with using CRM Software/Microsoft Office - skilled in using Excel;
• Proven familiarity and experience working with Indian Governmental FDI Laws and an in-depth knowledge of sourcing relevant data and information within India;
• Proactive self-starter who displays confidence and assertiveness in their approach.

TO APPLY: Please send CV and cover letter to job.india@dezshira.com.

Available Internships

Dezan Shira & Associates runs a popular internship program involving both post-graduates and gap university students from all over the world. The period of internship usually ranges from two to six months and will provide you with valuable experience for your future career. Our firm has been in Asia almost 20 years and has a very good reputation amongst the foreign and local community.

Positions are available in the following departments: Legal, Accounting, Business Development, Marketing, Publications / Media
In order to succeed at our firm, you will need to possess:

• Background in finance, accounting, law or international business, a plus.
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and other European languages is a distinct advantage.
• India experience or interest in India’s legal, tax and business environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Bachelor degree, a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently under deadline.
• Knowledge of written and spoken local language, a plus.
   

The advantages of working for Dezan Shira & Associates

• Hectic, but friendly and nourishing working environment where one’s ambitions and potential can grow and develop.
• Career advancement potential open to all levels.
• Choice of location in New Delhi and Mumbai.
• Being part of a successful, well-known and rapidly developing firm in Asia. 
   

TO APPLY: Please send an application letter, CV, references, office preference, and the dates for which you want to apply to olaf.griese@dezshira.com or natasha.arora@dezshira.in