Senior Tax Associate

Candidate Profile Required

We are looking for a Candidate who have strong hands-on experience in Direct and Indirect Taxation compliances. The role is execution-focused with direct client coordination the candidate will independently own compliance workstreams and be the first point of contact with clients for data and documentation, while reporting into the Tax Manager. Candidates from CA Firms, Professional Services Firms, Consulting Firms, or Tax Advisory Firms will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file GST (Goods and Services Tax) returns GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns GSTR-9 / 9C.
• Carry out GST reconciliations, including GSTR-2B versus books and Input Tax Credit (ITC) matching.
• Compute and file TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) returns Forms 24Q, 26Q and 27Q and issue Form 16 / 16A.
• Prepare income tax computations and file Income Tax Returns for individuals, firms and companies; prepare advance tax workings.
• Assist in tax audit assignments, including preparation of Form 3CD and supporting annexures.
• Compile data and draft first-level replies to GST, TDS and Income Tax departmental notices for the Tax Managers review.
• Support international taxation assignments — Form 15CA / 15CB, withholding tax on foreign remittances and basic DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) reference work.
• Support the Uganda team with data preparation, compliance schedules and taxation workings.
• Coordinate directly with clients for data collection, documentation and query resolution.
• Maintain compliance trackers and follow up proactively on pending information from clients.
• Maintain and review books of accounts in Tally Prime; prepare reconciliations and MIS (Management Information System) schedules.
• Ensure all statutory due dates are met and escalate delays or risks to the Tax Manager on time.

Mandatory Skills

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in taxation, preferably with a CA firm.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS and Income Tax compliances.
• Hands-on filing experience on the Income Tax, GST and TRACES portals.
• Ability to coordinate with clients independently and follow up on data.
• Tally Prime.
• Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

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