Assistant Manager - Taxation

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax – Income Tax

1. Income Tax Assessments & Proceedings

• Handling Income Tax assessment proceedings from initiation to conclusion.
• Handling e-Proceedings, Rectification Proceedings, and other proceedings before the Income Tax Department.
• Drafting and filing replies to Income Tax notices, questionnaires, and communications.
• Assisting in preparation of submissions, explanations, and supporting documentation for assessments and other tax proceedings.
• Tracking assessment and other proceeding-related deadlines and ensuring timely compliance.

2. Income Tax Computation & E-Filing

• Preparing tax computations and Statements of Total Income for individuals, firms, companies, trusts, and other categories of assessees.
• Preparation and e-filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for various categories of assessees.
• Handling the Income Tax e-filing portal, including e-Rectification and other online proceedings.
• Preparation and e-filing of various statutory forms and applications under the Income Tax Act, other than ITRs.
• Assisting in tax planning, review of tax positions, and identification of potential tax exposures.

3. TDS / TRACES

• Handling the TRACES / TDS-CPC portal and TDS-related e-Proceedings.
• Identifying and resolving TDS defaults and demands generated by TRACES/TDS-CPC.
• Calculation of TDS liabilities and timely payment/remittance of TDS.
• Preparation and filing of original and correction TDS returns.
• Reconciliation of TDS records with books of accounts and Form 26AS/AIS/TIS, wherever applicable.

Indirect Tax – GST

1. GST Compliance

• Preparation, reconciliation, and e-filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and other applicable GST returns/forms.
• Calculation of GST liabilities and ensuring timely payment/remittance.
• Handling GST registrations, amendments, and related applications.
• Reconciliation of GST returns with books of accounts and other relevant records.

2. GST Input Tax Credit

• Analysis and reconciliation of the Electronic Credit Ledger.
• Review of Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, availment, and utilisation.
• Reconciliation of ITC with purchase records, books of accounts, and relevant GST statements/returns.
• Identification and resolution of discrepancies relating to ITC and GST credits.

3. GST Assessments, Audits & Appeals

• Handling GST audit and assessment proceedings conducted by the GST Department.
• Drafting replies to GST notices, audit observations, Show Cause Notices, and other departmental communications.
• Preparation of submissions and supporting documentation for GST assessments and proceedings.
• Assisting in GST appeal proceedings and related documentation.
• Handling the GST portal and ensuring timely compliance with departmental communications and proceedings.

General / Other Responsibilities

• Maintaining proper records and documentation relating to tax assessments, notices, returns, and proceedings.
• Coordinating with clients, management, auditors, and tax authorities, as required.
• Staying updated on changes in tax laws, regulations, notifications, circulars, and judicial developments relating to Income Tax, GST, and TDS.
• Providing tax-related inputs and support to management as and when required.
• Undertaking other taxation-related assignments and responsibilities entrusted by the management.

Desired Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Income Tax and GST laws and procedures.
• Hands-on experience in tax assessments, e-Proceedings, notices, rectifications, audits, and appeals.
• Proficiency in Income Tax, GST and TRACES portals.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills for preparing replies and submissions to tax authorities.
• Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to independently handle multiple tax assignments and meet statutory deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
• Candidates with practical experience in handling tax litigation and departmental proceedings will be preferred.