Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax / GST

Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd (The Times Of India); Mumbai City; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd (The Times Of India) is seeking a GST compliance professional in Mumbai to manage timely GST return filings and reconciliations. The role involves coordinating with Finance and Business teams, liaising with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to GST timelines.

The candidate should have strong GST knowledge, good communication skills, and preferably SAP exposure to support end-to-end GST compliance and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong GST knowledge and hands-on GST experience.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SAP exposure is preferred.
• Experience in GST compliances, return filing and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C) and related filings.
• Perform GST reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax computations.
• Handle GST portal filings, registrations, notices, and related requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and Business teams to collect data for GST compliance.
• Liaise with external tax consultants on GST matters.
• Support liaisoning with GST department, including visits to Mumbai offices as needed.
• Maintain GST records, workings and documentation for audits.
• Identify compliance gaps and help resolve GST issues.
• Ensure adherence to GST laws and statutory timelines.
• Stay updated on evolving GST regulations and share insights with the team.

Skills

GST knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

GST compliance awareness

Tools

SAP exposure

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Manage and support timely filing of GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.
• Perform GST reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax computations and compliance data.
• Manage GST compliance activities through the GST portal, including filings, registrations, notices and related requirements.
• Coordinate with internal Finance and Business teams to obtain relevant data and documentation for GST compliance.
• Liaise with external tax consultants on GST compliance and related matters.
• Support GST department liaisoning, including visits to GST offices across Mumbai, as required.
• Maintain GST records, workings and documentation for audits and assessments.
• Identify compliance gaps and support timely resolution of GST-related issues.
• Ensure adherence to applicable GST laws, regulations and statutory timelines.
• Stay updated on evolving GST and Indirect Tax regulations and work collaboratively with the team.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong GST knowledge & hands-on GST experience
• Good communication & stakeholder management skills
• SAP exposure is preferred
• Experience in GST compliances, return filing & reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within timelines