Assistant Manager - Accounts (TDS)

Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive TDS with hands-on experience in TDS compliance, income tax, reconciliations, and audit support. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of TDS provisions, TRACES, Form 26AS/AIS, TDS returns, and accounting processes.

Role & responsibilities

• Calculate and deduct TDS on salary, contractor, professional fees, rent, interest, and other applicable payments.
• Ensure timely deposit of TDS within statutory due dates.
• Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns including Form 24Q, 26Q and 27Q.
• Generate and issue Form 16 and Form 16A.
• Perform TDS and 26AS/AIS reconciliation with books of accounts and TRACES.
• Verify PAN, vendor/employee tax details, TDS rates, and applicability of relevant sections.
• Identify and resolve TDS mismatches, short deductions, defaults, interest, and late fees.
• Handle TDS-related notices and queries from the Income Tax Department.
• Review sales, purchase, expense, cash, and bank ledgers for tax compliance.
• Match ledger transactions with invoices, vouchers, and bank statements.
• Scrutinize income-tax returns and supporting financial statements.
• Assist in statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Income Tax and GST provisions.
• Prepare periodic TDS, tax, reconciliation, and compliance MIS reports.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for tax and audit purposes.
• Keep track of changes in TDS provisions, Income Tax rules, notifications, and circulars.
• Coordinate with Accounts, Finance, HR, vendors, auditors, and tax consultants.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of TDS and Direct Tax provisions.
• Hands-on experience with TRACES, 26AS, AIS and TDS returns.
• Good knowledge of TDS sections, rates, exemptions, and compliance requirements.
• Strong MS Excel and reconciliation skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial statements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 5-10 years of experience in TDS / Direct Tax / Tax Compliance.
• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter preferred.
• Experience in corporate TDS compliance and tax reconciliations.
• Candidates with experience in handling TDS notices, audits, 26AS reconciliation, and statutory compliance will be preferred.