Assistant Manager - Compliance (Domestic Accounting)

Job Description Assistant Manager – Taxation

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Taxation to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in GST, TDS, and TCS compliance, along with the ability to independently manage tax processes, reconciliations, filings, and documentation.

The role will involve ensuring timely statutory compliance, reviewing tax-related activities, identifying discrepancies, supporting audits, and staying updated with changes in tax laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST Compliance
• Manage and review timely filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C and other applicable GST returns.
• Ensure accuracy of GST data and statutory compliance.
• Monitor GST compliance across applicable business transactions.
2. GST Refund Processing
• Handle and review GST refund applications, supporting documentation, reconciliations, and follow-ups.
• Ensure eligible refunds are identified and claimed within prescribed timelines.
3. ITC Reconciliation
• Perform regular Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation between books, purchase records, and GST portal data.
• Identify mismatches and coordinate with internal teams/vendors for resolution.
• Monitor compliance with applicable ITC provisions, including Rule 36(4).
4. E-Invoice & E-Way Bill Compliance
• Review and oversee e-invoice generation, validation, and cancellation as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable e-invoicing requirements.
• Monitor related documentation and resolve discrepancies.
5. Tax Invoice Verification
• Review vendor and customer tax invoices for accuracy and statutory validity.
• Ensure invoices contain the required GST details and comply with applicable tax regulations.
6. TDS Compliance
• Manage and review TDS deductions, payments, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
• Handle TDS returns including 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, and 27EQ, as applicable.
• Review TDS applicability and resolve discrepancies in TDS records.
7. TCS Compliance
• Oversee TCS applicability, collection, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Ensure timely filing of applicable TCS returns and maintenance of supporting documentation.
8. Tax Reconciliation & Reporting
• Prepare and review tax reconciliations, MIS reports, and compliance trackers.
• Analyze discrepancies and ensure timely closure of outstanding tax-related items.
9. Tax Audit & Documentation
• Maintain accurate tax records, workings, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during tax audits and assessments.
• Provide required information and documentation within timelines.
10. Tax Research & Advisory
• Keep updated with changes in GST, TDS, TCS, and other applicable tax regulations.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business processes and recommend necessary compliance actions.
• Support the team in resolving complex tax-related queries.
11. Team & Stakeholder Coordination
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Procurement, Business, and other stakeholders for tax compliance requirements.
• Review work performed by team members and provide guidance on taxation-related matters.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned tax activities and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CA/CA Inter, CMA, or relevant taxation certification will be an added advantage.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in taxation, with strong exposure to GST, TDS, and TCS.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation, e-invoicing, TDS returns, and TCS compliance.
• Experience in handling tax reconciliations, audits, assessments, and statutory documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of changes in tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and relevant accounting/taxation software.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple compliance activities and meet statutory deadlines.