About the role
We are looking for a semi-qualified CA to own day-to-day direct and indirect tax compliance and to be a key point of contact during statutory and tax audits. The role suits someone who is deadline-driven, comfortable with reconciliations and regulatory portals, and able to liaise confidently with auditors and consultants.
Key Requirement:
Direct Tax (Income Tax and TDS)
● Prepare and file TDS returns (26Q/27Q) and reconcile TDS with books and AIS.
● Support advance tax computations and the corporate income tax return.
● Assist in responding to Income Tax notices, assessments, and departmental queries with proper documentation.
Indirect Tax (GST)
● Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and annual returns (GSTR-9/9C).
● Reconcile GSTR-2B input tax credit against the purchase register and books; track and resolve mismatches.
● Manage GST payments and e-invoicing/e-way bills where applicable, and support GST notices.
Customs and FEMA (occasional)
● Support documentation and compliance for periodic cross-border transactions, including FEMA filings and AD-bank/RBI coordination as needed.
● Assist with Customs documentation for any import of equipment or services.
Audit and Assurance
● Act as a primary point of contact for statutory auditors prepare schedules, reconciliations, and deliverables, and resolve queries through the audit.
● Compile and review data for the tax audit (Form 3CA/3CD) and coordinate with the tax auditor.
● Drive timely closure of audit observations and keep documentation audit-ready year-round.
Accounting and Reporting
● Maintain accurate books in Zoho Books, including ledger scrutiny, bank/vendor/inter-company reconciliations, and month-end close support.
● Ensure compliance-linked entries (tax provisions, TDS, GST) are correctly recorded and reconciled.
General
● Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and track due dates across heads.
● Stay current on tax and regulatory changes and flag business impact.
Background and Experience:
Experience
● Semi-qualified CA (CA Intermediate cleared, articleship completed) preferred; strong CMA/M.Com candidates with relevant exposure also considered.
● 2+ years of hands-on experience in direct and indirect tax compliance and audit support, in industry or a CA/consulting firm.
Technical Skills
● Working knowledge of Zoho Books (or a comparable ERP); comfort with the GST portal, TRACES, and the Income Tax e-filing portal.
● Strong Excel (reconciliations, lookups, pivots).
● Sound grasp of the Income Tax Act and GST law; working familiarity with FEMA/Customs basics.
● Exposure to UK and/or Singapore statutory compliance is an advantage.
The "Edge" (What makes you stand out):
You bring together strong tax fundamentals, audit ownership, and the discipline to keep the numbers right before anyone has to ask.