Direct and Indirect Tax Manager

Position: Direct and Indirect Tax Manager
Experience

• 810 years of relevant experience in Direct and Indirect Tax.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred
• B.Com with strong and practical knowledge will also be considered

1. GST Compliances (K12, SSPL & Trust)

• Ensure all GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.) and related tax payments are completed on time, with accurate details and proper reconciliations.
• Review GST mismatches and follow up continuously with the relevant department/vendor to resolve discrepancies and bring them down to zero.
• Carry out regular reconciliation of the Electronic Credit Ledger with the books of accounts.
• Ensure all departmental audits and notices are responded to on time, with complete and accurate supporting details.
• Ensure overall GST compliance, including registrations, APOB (Additional Place of Business) compliance, e-way bills, e-invoicing, RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism), job work, and related requirements.
• Coordinate with operational teams and resolve their GST-related queries.

2. Income Tax Compliances (K12, SSPL & Trust)

• Ensure all filings (Tax Audit, ITR, TDS returns, etc.) and related payments are completed on time, with accurate details and reconciliations.
• Verify inoperative PAN status before making TDS payments, and perform other hygiene checks such as applicable rates and recomputation.
• Ensure quarterly TDS returns filed reconcile with the challan amounts for the respective quarter.
• Ensure ITR and Tax Audit filings are completed with accurate details after proper review, and that figures tally with the financial statements.
• Ensure all departmental audits and notices are responded to on time, with complete and accurate supporting details.
• Reconcile Form 26AS with the books of accounts and ensure reconciling items are resolved.
• Ensure timely renewal of all trust registrations.

3. Other Statutory Dues

• Ensure all statutory filings and payments are completed on time, with accurate supporting details.
• Reconcile all returns and payments with the financial statements before submission.
• Ensure all departmental audits and notices are responded to on time, with complete and accurate supporting details.

4. Monthly Trackers to be Maintained & Shared

• Compliance Tracker
• Notice Tracker
• Assessment Tracker

5. Audit Support

• Prepare and provide tax workings and reconciliations as required for audits.
• Address and resolve audit observations in a timely manner.
• Ensure tax positions taken are properly documented.

6. Other Responsibilities

• Drive automation of tax reconciliation processes.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all tax-related matters.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Experience in team supervision and coordination.
• Hands-on experience with Tally ERP and SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word for reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Good communication and inter-departmental coordination skills.