Role Purpose:

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join our Taxation team. The role will be responsible for managing Direct and Indirect Tax compliances, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, supporting tax assessments and audits, and providing tax advisory support to business stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in GST and Income Tax, along with a thorough understanding of taxation laws applicable to financial services organizations.

Key Responsibilities

GST Compliance & Advisory

- Manage end-to-end GST compliance activities, including return filings, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
- Review GST input tax credit (ITC) reconciliations and ensure compliance with GST regulations.
- Handle GST assessments, audits, notices, and departmental queries.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on GST implications of various business transactions.
- Monitor changes in GST laws and evaluate their impact on business operations.

Income Tax Compliance

- Ensure timely compliance with Income Tax regulations, including tax computations and filing requirements.
- Review advance tax calculations and support tax provisioning activities.
- Coordinate and manage responses to notices, assessments, and scrutiny proceedings.
- Support tax audits and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Monitor amendments in tax regulations and recommend necessary actions.

Tax Reporting & Accounting

- Review tax provisions and deferred tax calculations.
- Support financial reporting requirements related to direct and indirect taxes.
- Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of tax-related transactions.
- Assist in preparation of tax-related schedules for statutory reporting and audits.

Litigation, Audit & Regulatory Management

- Liaise with tax authorities, consultants, and auditors on tax matters.
- Manage tax assessments, appeals,



and litigation support processes.
- Coordinate with statutory, internal, and regulatory auditors.
- Ensure maintenance of robust documentation and audit trails.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management

- Drive automation and process improvement initiatives in tax compliance and reporting.
- Work closely with Finance, Accounts, Legal, Business, Operations, and Technology teams.
- Provide technical guidance on tax matters to internal stakeholders.
- Identify tax risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Candidate Profile

Qualification

- Chartered Accountant (CA) - Qualified.

Experience

- 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in Taxation.
- Strong hands-on experience in GST and Income Tax matters.
- Experience in BFSI, NBFC, Banking, Financial Services, or large corporate organizations preferred.
- Exposure to tax assessments, audits, notices, and compliance management.

Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of GST laws, Income Tax Act, and related regulations.
- Experience in tax reconciliations, tax reporting, and compliance management.
- Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to interpret and apply changing tax regulations effectively.

Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within strict timelines.
- Robust ownership mindset and execution focus.
- Risk awareness and compliance orientation.

Preferred Experience
- Taxation experience in NBFCs, Banks, or Financial Services organizations.
- Handling GST audits, assessments, and departmental notices.
- Income Tax assessments, scrutiny, and litigation support.
- Tax provisioning and financial reporting.

Process automation and tax control framework implementation

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