Taxation Lead

Purpose of the Job

To support the Finance Controller in ensuring the company is complying with all the Tax Laws.

Key Responsibilities 

     Taxation (Direct and Indirect) 

• Preparation of details required for Monthly\Annual GST return filing, along with reconciliations.
• Calculation of Tax liabilities & timely payment of taxes, along with return filing (GST\TDS\TCS\PT\PF\ESIC etc).
• Preparation of Details required for Scrutiny \Assessments, GST reconciliations.
• Liaising with GST consultants\Statutory Auditors\Transfer Pricing Auditors.
• Review of business transactions on a regular basis to ensure compliance with Statute & also to prevent tax losses and minim
• Assist Management towards process automation for tax calculations & compliance.
• Query resolution specifically towards GST mismatches – raised by Clients (B2B) & Vendors in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all the Monthly tax entries are recorded in Books of accounts, reconciled & variances explained.
• Lead preparation of Tax / Statutory accounts, coordinate with statutory auditors.
• Filing of Income Tax returns as per statutory timelines & liaise with Consultants for the same.
• Liaising with internal departments & stakeholders.
• Regular monitoring of statutory changes / amendments & identifying risks & opportunities to protect / benefit business, as applicable.

Finance & Accounts:-

• Assisting during Month End Closures and MIS.
• Cost analysis & providing explanations for variances.
• Completion of ad hoc requests and working on ad hoc projects when required

This list is not exhaustive and is designed to identify the main priorities of the role.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Knowledge of GST Law & Rules.
• Practical experience of compliance with GST & Income Tax Act, 1961 , with a multi-location set up. 
• Understanding of Direct tax compliances
• Good understanding of general accounting processes.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Having Knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage.

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