Chartered Accountant

Job Description Position: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Taxation

• *Department:** Finance \& Accounts
• *Designation:** Chartered Accountant – Taxation
• *Experience:** 2–5 Years
• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time
• *Qualification:** Chartered Accountant (CA)
• *Location:** \[Insert Location]
• *Reporting To:** Finance Head / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

1\. Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and detail\-oriented Chartered Accountant (CA) specializing in Taxation to manage direct and indirect tax compliance, tax planning, statutory filings, and tax assessments. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian taxation laws, GST regulations, Income Tax provisions, and applicable statutory requirements.

2\. Key Responsibilities

• *A. Direct Taxation**

• Manage income tax compliance, including preparation and filing of income tax returns.
• Handle advance tax calculations, tax payments, and tax provisions.
• Prepare and review Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) computations, returns, and reconciliations.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, and related correspondence with tax authorities.
• Ensure timely compliance with applicable Income Tax Act provisions and regulatory requirements.

• *B. Indirect Taxation (GST)**

• Manage GST compliance, including preparation and filing of GSTR\-1, GSTR\-3B, and other applicable returns.
• Perform GST reconciliations between books of accounts, GSTR\-2B, and GSTR\-3B.
• Monitor Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility and ensure accurate credit claims.
• Handle GST assessments, departmental notices, audits, and related queries.
• Ensure compliance with GST regulations and applicable filing deadlines.

• *C. Tax Audits and Assessments**

• Coordinate tax audits and support statutory and internal audit requirements.
• Prepare tax\-related schedules, reconciliations, working papers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in handling income tax and GST assessments, appeals, and departmental queries.
• Identify tax risks and recommend corrective actions.

• *D. Tax Planning and Advisory**

• Provide tax planning support to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in taxation laws and assess their impact on business operations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of business transactions.
• Support the implementation of tax compliance processes and internal controls.

• *E. Documentation and Reporting**

• Maintain accurate tax records, challans, returns, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
• Prepare periodic tax compliance reports for management.
• Coordinate with internal finance teams, auditors, consultants, and tax authorities.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of tax\-related discrepancies.

3\. Required Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in taxation, preferably in a corporate finance or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of Indian direct and indirect taxation.
• Practical experience in GST, TDS, income tax returns, tax audits, and assessments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem\-solving skills.

4\. Preferred Skills

• Experience in handling taxation independently.
• Strong understanding of applicable tax laws, rules, and regulatory updates.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

5\. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely filing of applicable GST, TDS, and income tax returns.
• Accuracy of tax calculations and reconciliations.
• Timely closure of tax notices and assessments.
• Compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Effective identification and mitigation of tax risks.
• Accuracy and completeness of tax documentation.

Pay: ₹1,200,000\.00 \- ₹1,800,000\.00 per year

Experience

• Tax accounting: 5 years (Required)

Location

• Mumbai, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person