Indirect Tax

Job Title: Indirect Tax  (GST)

Location: Mumbai, India
Industry: Chartered Accountancy Firm 

Role Overview

You will be a part of end-to-end GST compliance and execution for a diverse client base, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence. This is hands-on, with significant involvement in return reviews, reconciliations, and departmental follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST Compliance & Review (Core Focus)

• Review and finalize GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C) prepared by team
• Ensure accuracy of data, reconciliations, and compliance with GST provisions
• Monitor due dates and manage monthly/annual compliance cycles
• Handle GST registrations, amendments, LUT filings, and cancellations

2. Reconciliation & Data Validation

• Review GSTR-2A/2B vs purchase register reconciliations
• Oversee turnover reconciliation between GST returns and financials
• Identify mismatches and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Guide team on resolving ITC discrepancies

3. Departmental Work & Notices (High Involvement)

• Handle GST notices, scrutiny, and assessments end-to-end
• Draft and review replies to department queries and notices
• Follow up with departments for:
  • Refunds
  • Rectifications
  • Order closures
• Manage GST audits by authorities

4. GST Audits & Annual Filings

• Lead GST audit assignments and annual return filings
• Review working papers and ensure proper documentation
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and reporting standards

5. Limited Advisory (Practical & Execution-Oriented)

• Provide practical GST solutions to clients on routine issues
• Assist in classification, ITC eligibility, and compliance structuring
• Escalate complex advisory matters to partners when required

6. Team Handling & Execution Management

• Manage a team of articles
• Review work outputs and ensure quality and timeliness
• Train team on GST compliance procedures and updates
• Allocate work and manage workload during peak periods

7. Client Coordination (Operational Focus)

• Act as primary contact for compliance-related matters
• Ensure timely data collection and follow-ups from clients
• Address day-to-day GST queries and issues

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Strong practical exposure to GST compliance and filings

Experience

• 0-3 years in Indirect Tax (GST), preferably in a CA firm setup
• Hands-on experience in return filing, reconciliations, and notices handling

Skills & Competencies

• Strong command over GST compliance procedures and portal usage
• Excellent return review and reconciliation skills
• Practical understanding of department processes and workflows
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions preferred)
• Familiarity with tools like Tally, ClearTax, or similar software
• Ability to manage high-volume work under strict deadlines
• Strong team management and review capability