Chartered Accountant - Finance

Role Overview:

The Finance Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of Taxation and Statutory Compliance functions within Companys operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Manage the entire taxation framework for Vastu Housing Finance, covering both Direct Tax (Income Tax) and Indirect Tax (GST).

2.  Lead the monthly GST compliance cycle, including the timely filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns.

3.  Execute detailed monthly reconciliations of GSTR-2A/2B with internal purchase records to ensure accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.

4. Responsible for the preparation, verification, and filing of Annual GST Returns (GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statements (GSTR-9C).

5.  Oversee end-to-end TDS compliance, including accurate deduction, deposit, and quarterly filing of returns (Form 24Q, 26Q) and issuance of Form 16/16A.

6. Compute and manage corporate tax requirements, including Advance Tax payments and Deferred Tax calculations.

7.  Coordinate with statutory auditors for the seamless completion of Tax Audits (Form 3CD) and ensure timely filing of Corporate Income Tax Returns (ITR).

8.  Represent the company before Tax Authorities for various assessments, appeals, and legal scrutiny cases.

9.  Ensure 100% accuracy in all tax-related accounting entries and statutory financial reporting.

10. Provide expert internal advisory on tax-efficient strategies for vehicle finance products and vendor contracts.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Qualified Chartered Accountant.

2.  In-depth knowledge and practical experience in both Direct and Indirect Taxation.

3.  Relevant Experience: 3–6 years of post-qualification experience in a taxation or core finance role, ideally within the BFSI or NBFC sector.

4.  Statutory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and GST laws/amendments.

5.  Financial Systems: Proficiency in using Tally Prime or similar ERP systems for financial accounting.

6.  Advanced Excel: Expert-level skills in Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for handling and reconciling large financial datasets.

7.  Precision: A high degree of accuracy in tax computations, documentation, and statutory filings.

8. Communication: Ability to clearly explain complex tax implications to internal stakeholders and management.