Account Executive

Merlin Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Merlin Group is seeking a GST-focused Accounts professional in Pune with 3–7 years of experience to handle reconciliation, compliance, assessments, and planning. The role centers on GST accounting and optimization within regulatory guidelines.

The candidate will manage GSTR-2B reconciliation, vendor reconciliation, ITC eligibility, and GST returns, while coordinating with consultants and internal teams to ensure accuracy and timely filings.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience in GST reconciliation and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of GSTR-2B, ITC and vendor reconciliation.
• Experience handling GST assessments and departmental matters.
• Strong understanding of GST planning and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Handle GSTR-2B reconciliation and vendor reconciliation.
• Manage end-to-end GST compliance, reconciliation, and planning.
• Review GST transactions and identify discrepancies, mismatches, and potential risks.
• Handle GST assessments, notices, and departmental queries in coordination with consultants/internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for GST savings and tax optimization within applicable regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely GST returns, workings, and reconciliations.
• Review Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, utilization, and blocked credits.
• Maintain GST-related records, documentation, and audit trails.
• Support GST audits and provide required data/documentation.
• Monitor changes in GST laws, notifications, circulars, and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Handle overall GST-related accounting activities and provide GST-related MIS/reports to management.

Skills

GST reconciliation

GST compliance

GSTR-2B

ITC

MS Excel

Tally/ERP

Tools

Tally/ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description Executive / Sr. Executive

Location: Pune
Experience: 3–7 Years
Department: Accounts & Finance

Role Overview

We are looking for a GST-focused Accounts professional with strong hands‑on experience in GST reconciliation, compliance, assessments, and tax planning. The role will primarily focus on GST-related accounting and optimization activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle GSTR-2B reconciliation and detailed vendor reconciliation.
• Manage end-to-end GST compliance, reconciliation, and planning.
• Review GST transactions and identify discrepancies, mismatches, and potential risks.
• Handle GST assessments, notices, and departmental queries in coordination with consultants/internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for GST savings and tax optimization within applicable regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely GST returns, workings, and reconciliations.
• Review Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, utilization, and blocked credits.
• Maintain GST-related records, documentation, and audit trails.
• Support GST audits and provide required data/documentation.
• Monitor changes in GST laws, notifications, circulars, and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Handle overall GST-related accounting activities and provide GST-related MIS/reports to management.

80:20 Working Structure

• 80% – GST: Reconciliation, compliance, planning, assessments, optimization, vendor reconciliation, ITC, GST accounting, and departmental matters.
• 20% – General Accounts: Supporting routine accounting activities and coordination with the Accounts & Finance team.

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in GST reconciliation and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of GSTR-2B, ITC and vendor reconciliation.
• Experience handling GST assessments and departmental matters.
• Strong understanding of GST planning and optimization.
• Good knowledge of Tally/ERP and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Real estate/construction industry experience would be preferred.