GST Executive

Role & responsibilities

1. GST Compliance & Return Filing

• Preparation and review of monthly GST workings for clients.
• Filing of GST returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and Annual Return (GSTR-9).
• Ensuring completeness and correctness of data used for GST filings.
• Monitoring compliance timelines and maintaining compliance trackers.

2. Reconciliations & Data Analysis

• Performing ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2A / GSTR-2B.
• Conducting sales and purchase reconciliations across books and GST returns.
• Identifying discrepancies and suggesting corrective actions.

3. Handling Large Data Sets

• Managing and analysing large volumes of transactional data from ERP systems.
• Designing Excel-based reconciliation models for GST compliance.
• Building automation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

4. Data Analytics & Automation

• Advanced usage of MS Excel (Advanced functions, Pivot Tables, Power Query), Power BI dashboards for GST analytics
• VBA automation for repetitive compliance tasks
• Developing data visualization reports for compliance monitoring.
• Exposure to Python-based data processing (optional but preferred).

5. GST Litigation & Advisory Support

• Preparation of responses to GST notices and departmental communications.
• Assistance in refund claims and representations before GST authorities.
• Supporting GST assessments and appellate proceedings.

6. GST Audit & Advisory

• Assisting in GST audits and compliance reviews.
• Conducting health checks and internal GST reconciliations.
• Supporting training sessions and internal knowledge initiatives on GST.

Technical Skills Required

Indirect Tax

• Strong working knowledge of GST law and compliance procedures
• Experience in GST return filing and reconciliations
• Understanding of GST notices, refunds, and litigation support
• Advanced MS Excel (Mandatory)
• Pivot Tables
• Complex formulas
• Data modeling
• Power Query and Power BI (Preferred)
• VBA for automation (Preferred)
• Ability to handle large datasets and build reconciliation models

Preferred candidate profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a CA firm or consulting firm handling GST matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and complex reconciliations
• Strong documentation and drafting skills
• Good communication and client interaction skills
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments simultaneously