Role Summary

We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Tax Manager with 48 years of comprehensive taxation and compliance experience. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in GST (reconciliation, input tax credit, and filings), TDS (deduction, reconciliation, and returns), tax authority liaising, and a robust understanding of financial statements. This is a senior individual-contributor role with oversight of 1–2 team members, requiring sharp technical knowledge, deadline discipline, and the ability to manage complex tax matters independently.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST Compliance & Filings

- Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C accurately and within due dates across all applicable GSTINs.
- Manage monthly and annual GST return cycle end-to-end with zero late filings.
- Review and validate all outward supply data before filing GSTR-1.
- Handle GST annual return (GSTR-9) and reconciliation statement (GSTR-9C) preparation and certification.

2. GST Reconciliation & Input Tax Credit

- Perform detailed GSTR-2A / 2B reconciliation with books of accounts on a monthly basis.
- Identify ITC mismatches, follow up with vendors for GSTIN corrections, and ensure maximum eligible ITC is claimed.
- Manage ITC reversals under Rule 42/43 and ensure compliance with blocked credits under Section 17(5).
- Maintain GST registers and input credit ledger with accurate and updated records.
- Handle GST refund applications for export / zero-rated supplies and track processing with authorities.

3. TDS Compliance & Deduction

- Ensure accurate and timely TDS deduction on all applicable payments as per the Income Tax Act.
- Review vendor payments, salary disbursements, and professional fees for correct TDS applicability and rates.
- Deposit TDS challans within prescribed due dates and maintain deduction registers.
- Issue Form 16 (salary) and Form 16A (non-salary) to deductees within statutory timelines.

4. TDS Reconciliation & Returns





- Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns – Form 24Q (salary) and Form 26Q (non-salary) – without defaults.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of TDS payable with the books of accounts and TRACES records.
- Resolve TDS defaults, short deductions, and interest demands raised by the department.
- Monitor Form 26AS / AIS for all deductees and reconcile with books to flag discrepancies.

5. Tax Liaising & Department Coordination

- Act as the primary liaison with GST and Income Tax authorities for notices, assessments, and scrutiny.
- Draft and submit replies to GST SCN (Show Cause Notices) and income tax demand notices.
- Coordinate with the company's external CA / tax consultant for advisory, litigation, and filings.
- Represent the company during GST audits, departmental inspections, and assessment proceedings.
- Follow up proactively on pending refunds, rectification requests, and appeal matters.

6. Financial Statements & Accounting Standards

- Review financial statements to ensure proper tax provisioning, deferred tax computation, and disclosure.
- Apply knowledge of Ind AS / IGAAP to validate tax-related accounting entries and reporting.
- Support the Finance Controller in preparing tax notes and disclosures for the annual accounts.
- Coordinate with statutory auditors on tax-related queries and schedules during audit.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI – non-negotiable
- Minimum 8 years of direct, hands-on GST compliance experience including GSTR-1, 3B, 9 and 9C filings
- Proficiency in GST reconciliation (2A/2B vs books) and input tax credit (ITC) management
- End-to-end TDS compliance – deduction, challan deposit, reconciliation, and 24Q/26Q return filing
- Experience liaising directly with GST and income tax authorities for notices and assessments
- Ability to read, interpret, and comment on financial statements from a tax perspective
- Strong understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IGAAP) as applicable to taxation
- Proficiency in GST and TDS portal (GSTN, TRACES, Income Tax e-filing portal) usage

📌 Tax Manager (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 SuperZop
📍 Navi Mumbai