Taxation Manager

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Taxation Manager to manage and ensure compliance with both direct and indirect taxes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, with hands-on experience in filing returns, handling tax assessments, and managing tax-related audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance – Direct Tax:

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of TDS returns.
• Oversee the timely and accurate payment of TDS.
• Prepare relevant details and documents for TDS returns.
• Attend to departmental notices and submit responses independently or with the assistance of consultants.
• Provide necessary information and schedules for tax assessments.
• Ensure accurate working and submission of Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) when required.

Compliance – Indirect Tax:

• Ensure timely and accurate computation and payment of GST.
• Ensure accurate filing of monthly GST returns (GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B).
• Prepare necessary details for GST audits and assessments, including statutory, internal, and other applicable audits.
• Prepare and file the annual GST return with consultant assistance.
• Provide necessary information and schedules for tax assessments.
• Follow up on GST refunds in coordination with consultants.
• Manage E-way bill compliance, including updating new stores, cross-dock facilities, and distribution centers in the portal.
• Reconcile non-generation of E-invoices in SAP and coordinate with the IT team to minimize discrepancies between GSTN and the E-invoice portal.
• Reconcile E-way bills with E-invoices and GSTR-1, making necessary amendments to resolve gaps.
• Reconcile Input Tax Credit (ITC) with GSTR-2 filed by vendors to avoid ITC loss.
• Conduct regular hygiene checks on HSN codes and tax rates to ensure compliance.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Education: B.Com/M.Com and CA Inter preferred.
• Experience: 3-10 years of relevant experience in handling direct and indirect tax matters.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and filing procedures.
• Good communication and analytical skills.