A. Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliances, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and other applicable regulations.
• Review and ensure timely filing of tax returns, tax payments, reconciliations, and statutory submissions.
• Manage advance tax calculations, deferred tax workings, tax provisions, and year-end tax reporting.
• Review GST input tax credit, output tax liability, e-invoicing, e-way bills, and GST reconciliations.
• Oversee TDS applicability, deductions, payments, return filings, and Form 26AS/AIS reconciliations.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, inquiries, appeals, and departmental proceedings.
• Evaluate tax implications of new transactions, business arrangements, contracts, and commercial initiatives.
• Identify lawful tax optimisation opportunities while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and communicate their business impact to management.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and communicate their business impact to management.
B. Audit Management
• Lead and coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, GST audits, and other regulatory audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, reconciliations, and financial information required by auditors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of identified issues.
• Review financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support the finalisation of annual financial statements and related disclosures.
• Ensure adherence to Ind AS, Companies Act requirements, and applicable financial reporting standards.
C. Financial Controls and Governance
• Develop and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Review major ledger accounts, balance-sheet schedules, provisions, and statutory reconciliations.
• Identify financial, taxation, and compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for financial and tax-related transactions.
• Support improvements and automation within ERP, accounting, taxation, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate with business, legal, sales, procurement, payroll, and finance teams for accurate accounting and compliance.
D. Team and Stakeholder Management
• Lead, guide, and review the work of the taxation and audit team.
• Establish compliance calendars and monitor completion of all statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants and ensure quality and timely delivery of assignments.
• Present key audit findings, tax exposures, compliance status, and risk areas to senior management.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions for finance and business teams on relevant tax and compliance matters.
Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 8-12 years of post-qualification experience in taxation, audit, accounting, or financial compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax, GST, TDS, Companies Act, Ind AS, and audit requirements.
• Experience handling tax assessments, notices, litigation support, and regulatory authorities.
• Prior experience in real estate, proptech, Big Four, consulting, or a multi-entity corporate environment will be preferred.
• Experience in reviewing agreements and evaluating their tax and accounting implications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting or ERP platforms such as Tally and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, ownership, and professional judgement.
Key Performance Indicators
• Timely and accurate completion of all tax and statutory compliances.
• Successful completion of audits within agreed timelines.
• Reduction in audit observations, tax exposures, interest, and penalties.
• Timely closure of tax notices and regulatory matters.
• Strengthening of internal financial controls and compliance processes.
• Accuracy of tax provisions, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Effective management and development of the taxation and audit team.