Senior Tax Associate (Third Party)

Reports to: Senior Manager Taxation

Position Summary: The Taxation Executive will be responsible for end-to-end handling of GSTR-1 filings, TDS compliance, and e-invoice creation, ensuring full statutory compliance. The role demands a working knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation concepts and hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems. The key objective is to maintain accurate and timely tax reporting while supporting overall finance operations.

Key Objectives:

• Timely and accurate filing of GSTR-1 and other GST returns.
• Ensure correct TDS deduction, deposit, and quarterly filings.
• Generate and manage e-invoices as per statutory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to taxation.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure smooth tax compliance processes.
• Leverage SAP for tax data management and reconciliation.

Key Performance Indicators:

• 100% on-time filing of GSTR-1 and TDS returns.
• Zero or minimal notices/errors from tax authorities.
• Accuracy in e-invoice generation and compliance with regulations.
• Quality and completeness of tax documentation and audit readiness.
• Effective utilization of SAP for tax-related tasks and reconciliations.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and auditors.

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal: Finance & Accounts team, Audit Team, IT (for SAP issues), Business Units
• External: Tax Consultants, Statutory Auditors, GST and Income Tax Departments

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in GST filing, TDS compliance, and e-invoicing
• Practical exposure to Direct and Indirect Taxation
• Experience working on SAP
• Strong working knowledge of GSTR-1, TDS (sections, rates, return filing), and e-invoice systems
• Good command over MS Excel and SAP ERP
• Understanding of current tax laws and compliance framework
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision