Senior Statutory Compliance & Taxation Executive

Department: Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Experience Required: Minimum 3–5 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location: In office

Reporting To: Compliance Manager / Management

Job Purpose

CLA Accounting Services is looking for an experienced and independent Senior Statutory Compliance & Taxation Executive to handle end-to-end statutory filings, taxation compliance, and regulatory submissions for multiple clients.

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure timely, accurate, and complete filing of GST returns, TDS returns, income tax returns, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutory returns.

The candidate must have hands-on portal filing experience, be capable of independently handling compliance requirements, coordinate directly with clients, visit client premises whenever required, and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

This position is focused on statutory filings and compliance. Day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and routine accounting entries are not part of the primary responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

A. GST Compliance and Filing

- Prepare and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, and other applicable GST returns.
- Handle GST registrations, amendments, LUT applications, and related compliance procedures.
- Verify GST data, input tax credit, and relevant reconciliations before filing.
- Handle GST notices, departmental queries, and compliance follow-ups.
- Monitor GST due dates and maintain client-wise filing records.

B. TDS Compliance and Filing

- Calculate and verify TDS deductions under applicable provisions.
- Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns, including Forms 24Q, 26Q, and other applicable returns.
- Handle TDS challan verification, corrections, defaults, and reconciliation through TRACES.
- Prepare and issue Form 16 and Form 16A, as applicable.
- Follow up with clients for TDS data, payments, and supporting documents.

C. Income Tax Return Filing

- Prepare and file income tax returns for individuals, proprietors, partnership firms, and other assigned entities.
- Handle tax computations, advance tax calculations, and applicable tax reconciliations.
- Review Form 26AS, AIS, TIS, and supporting financial information.
- Handle income tax portal submissions,



return corrections, and applicable responses to notices.
- Coordinate with clients and senior professionals for complex tax matters.

D. PF and ESI Compliance

- Prepare and complete monthly PF and ESI compliance filings.
- Handle EPFO and ESIC portal activities, contribution details, and applicable payment procedures.
- Manage employee additions, exits, KYC updates, and related statutory requirements.
- Handle ECR preparation, contribution verification, and compliance follow-ups.
- Coordinate with clients regarding payroll inputs, employee records, notices, and inspections.

E. Other Statutory and Regulatory Filings

- Handle professional tax, labour welfare fund, and other applicable state-level statutory filings, depending on client requirements.
- Manage applicable annual statutory returns and renewal-related compliance.
- Track changes in statutory due dates, filing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with the Compliance Manager or authorized qualified for additional filings, audits, and specialized compliance matters.

F. Client Coordination and In office Compliance

- collect statutory data, payroll information, tax documents, and supporting records.
- Coordinate directly with client accounts teams, HR teams, management, and authorized representatives.
- Independently follow up for pending documents, approvals, challan payments, and filing confirmations.
- Maintain a client-wise statutory compliance calendar and filing tracker.
- Share filing acknowledgements, challan details, and compliance status reports with clients and management.
- Identify compliance gaps, pending liabilities, notices, and potential penalties and escalate them promptly.

What This Role Will NOT Cover

- Routine day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Regular purchase and sales accounting entries.
- Routine voucher posting and transaction recording.




- Daily bank entry posting and general ledger maintenance.
- Full time responsibility for maintaining clients' books of accounts.

The candidate may review accounting reports and reconciliations where necessary to complete statutory filings accurately.

Educational Qualification

- B.Com or M.Com preferred.
- Relevant taxation, accounting, or statutory compliance qualifications are an advantage.
- Strong practical knowledge of Indian tax and statutory compliance requirements is essential.

Minimum Experience and Skills

- Minimum 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in statutory compliance and taxation.
- Preferably 4–5 years of experience handling GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and income tax filings.
- Prior experience in a CA firm, tax consultancy, accounting services firm, or compliance outsourcing company preferred.
- Experience handling multiple clients and independently managing statutory due dates is essential.
- Prior client-site visits and direct client coordination experience are mandatory.

Required technical knowledge:

- GST portal
- Income Tax e-Filing portal
- TRACES portal and TDS return utilities
- EPFO and ESIC portals
- Professional tax and applicable state compliance portals
- Excel and statutory compliance tracking

- Timely filing of all assigned statutory returns.
- Accuracy of returns and supporting calculations.
- Zero avoidable late filings or penalties attributable to the employee.
- Timely completion of client follow-ups and document collection.
- Proper maintenance of filing acknowledgements and compliance records.
- Effective handling of statutory notices and compliance discrepancies.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on taxation and statutory compliance professional who can independently manage multiple clients' filing requirements, work directly with clients at their premises, coordinate with relevant departments, and ensure that all statutory obligations are completed accurately and within prescribed deadlines.

Designation: Senior Statutory Compliance & Taxation Executive

Minimum Experience: 3 years; preferably 4–5 years

Core Function: End-to-end statutory filings, taxation, regulatory compliance, and client coordination.

📌 Senior Statutory Compliance & Taxation Executive (Chennai)
🏢 CLA
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