Role Overview

We are looking for a GST professional to independently manage end-to-end GST compliance and related matters for an assigned state. The role will involve ensuring timely statutory filings, reconciliations, handling assessments and audits, resolving GST-related queries, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Each State GST Lead will be responsible for managing GST matters for their respective state.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

- GST Compliance: Manage end-to-end GST compliance for all GST registrations within the assigned state, ensuring timely filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C and other applicable returns.
- Reconciliations: Perform periodic reconciliation of GSTR-2B with purchase registers, ITC reconciliation, GST ledger reconciliations and identification of discrepancies.
- Assessments & Audits: Handle GST assessments, departmental audits, scrutiny proceedings, notices and queries raised by GST authorities.
- Input Tax Credit (ITC): Monitor ITC eligibility, reversals, mismatches and ensure appropriate utilisation in accordance with applicable GST provisions.
- Refunds & LUT: Manage GST refund applications, follow-ups, export-related compliances and LUT filings, wherever applicable.
- Business Coordination: Coordinate with state-level finance, accounts, procurement, project and operations teams to ensure GST compliance across business transactions.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain GST records, working papers, reconciliations and compliance trackers; prepare periodic MIS reports and updates for management.




- Process Improvement: Identify compliance gaps, streamline GST processes and support automation initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Advisory: Provide GST-related guidance to internal stakeholders on invoicing, vendor transactions, contracts and other business activities.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

- B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification.
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in GST and Indirect Taxation.
- Strong hands-on experience in GST returns, reconciliations, ITC management, assessments and audits.
- Working knowledge of GST provisions, rules and statutory requirements.
- Experience in handling GST departmental notices and coordinating with tax authorities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP or other ERP systems.
- Ability to independently manage GST compliance for multiple registrations within an assigned state.

Positive-to-Have Skills

- Experience in the Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power or Manufacturing sectors.
- Exposure to multi-location and multi-GSTIN operations.
- Experience in GST refunds, LUT, e-invoicing and e-way bill compliance.
- Knowledge of GST process automation and MIS reporting.
- Experience working with external consultants and statutory auditors.

Key Competencies

- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Stakeholder management and coordination.
- Ability to independently manage state-level responsibilities and timelines.

📌 State GST Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 CleanMax
📍 Bengaluru