Experienced candidate required in CA firm in Mumbai

Roles and Responsibilities:

Direct Tax Compliance

• Preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Individuals, HUFs, Partnership Firms, LLPs, Trusts, and Companies.
• Computation of taxable income and preparation of tax workings.
• Preparation and filing of revised and updated returns, wherever applicable.
• Reconciliation of Form 26AS, AIS, TIS, and books of accounts.
• Ensuring timely compliance with all direct tax statutory requirements.

TDS Compliance

• Preparation and filing of quarterly TDS/TCS returns.
• TDS computation, reconciliation, and compliance monitoring.
• Issuance and verification of TDS certificates (Form 16 & Form 16A).
• Handling TDS notices, defaults, corrections, and TRACES-related matters.

GST Compliance

• Preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.).
• GST reconciliation between books of accounts and GST returns.
• Annual GST return preparation and reconciliation.
• Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation and compliance review.
• Handling GST notices, departmental queries, and assessments.
• Assisting clients with GST compliance and advisory matters.

Accounting & Finalization of Accounts

• Bookkeeping and maintenance of accounts for various clients.
• Preparation and review of financial statements.
• Finalization of accounts of proprietorships, partnership firms, LLPs, and companies.
• Ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Audit Assignments

• Conducting and assisting in Tax Audits under Section 44AB.
• Assisting in Statutory Audits and other assurance engagements.
• Preparation of audit reports, working papers, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Verification of books of accounts, supporting documents, and compliance records.
• Coordination with clients for audit requirements and information gathering.

Assessments & Notices

• Drafting and submission of replies to Income Tax and GST notices.
• Assisting in scrutiny assessments, appeals, and departmental proceedings.
• Liaising with tax authorities and clients for compliance matters.

Client Management & Advisory

• Regular interaction with clients for compliance requirements and advisory support.
• Providing practical solutions to tax, GST, and accounting-related
• issues.
• Keeping clients informed about changes in tax and GST regulations.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, TDS, GST, Accounting, and Audit procedures.
• Hands-on experience in Income Tax Return filing, GST Return filing, and Annual Return Reconciliation.
• Experience in finalization of accounts and preparation of financial statements.
• Familiarity with Income Tax Portal, GST Portal, TRACES, and MCA compliances.
• Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel, and accounting/audit software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet statutory deadlines.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years of experience in a CA firm.
• Practical exposure to Direct Tax, GST, Accounting, Finalization of Accounts, Tax Audits, Statutory Audits, and Compliance Management.
• Ability to work independently and handle client assignments from start to completion.
• Prior experience in a Chartered Accountant Firm will be preferred.