Assistant/Senior Manager- Finance

Vastu Housing Finance; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vastu Housing Finance is seeking a Chartered Accountant to lead taxation and statutory compliance across the company’s operations in Mumbai. The role covers direct and indirect taxes, GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), ITC reconciliations, TDS, and corporate tax duties, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.

You will coordinate with statutory auditors, prepare ITRs, and advise on tax-efficient strategies for finance processes and vendor contracts, delivering precise filings and timely responses

Qualifications

• CA with in-depth direct and indirect taxation knowledge.
• 36 years of post-qualification experience in taxation or core finance.
• Thorough understanding of Income Tax Act and GST laws.
• Proficiency in using ERP or Tally Prime for accounting.
• Excellent communication to explain tax implications to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage taxation framework for Direct Tax, Income Tax and Indirect Tax, GST.
• Lead monthly GST compliance: file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B on time.
• Reconcile GSTR-2A/2B with purchase records to optimize ITC.
• Prepare and file GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C with accuracy.
• Oversee TDS, deposit, and quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q); issue Form 16/16A.
• Compute corporate tax obligations including Advance Tax and Deferred Tax.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors for Tax Audits (3CD) and ITR filings.
• Represent company before tax authorities; manage assessments/appeals.
• Ensure accuracy in tax accounting and statutory reporting.
• Advise on tax-efficient strategies for vehicle finance products and vendor contracts.

Skills

Direct Taxation

Indirect Taxation

GST

GSTR-1 filing

GSTR-3B filing

GSTR-9 / 9C

TDS compliance

ITC reconciliation

Corporate tax

Tax audits (3CD)

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Tally Prime

ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview:

The Finance Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of Taxation and Statutory Compliance functions within Companys operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the entire taxation framework for Vastu Housing Finance, covering both Direct Tax (Income Tax) and Indirect Tax (GST).

2. Lead the monthly GST compliance cycle, including the timely filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns.

3. Execute detailed monthly reconciliations of GSTR-2A/2B with internal purchase records to ensure accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.

4. Responsible for the preparation, verification, and filing of Annual GST Returns (GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statements (GSTR-9C).

5. Oversee end-to-end TDS compliance, including accurate deduction, deposit, and quarterly filing of returns (Form 24Q, 26Q) and issuance of Form 16/16A.

6. Compute and manage corporate tax requirements, including Advance Tax payments and Deferred Tax calculations.

7. Coordinate with statutory auditors for the seamless completion of Tax Audits (Form 3CD) and ensure timely filing of Corporate Income Tax Returns (ITR).

8. Represent the company before Tax Authorities for various assessments, appeals, and legal scrutiny cases.

9. Ensure 100% accuracy in all tax-related accounting entries and statutory financial reporting.

10. Provide expert internal advisory on tax-efficient strategies for vehicle finance products and vendor contracts.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Qualified Chartered Accountant.

2. In-depth knowledge and practical experience in both Direct and Indirect Taxation.

3. Relevant Experience: 36 years of post-qualification experience in a taxation or core finance role, ideally within the BFSI or NBFC sector.

4. Statutory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and GST laws/amendments.

5. Financial Systems: Proficiency in using Tally Prime or similar ERP systems for financial accounting.

6. Advanced Excel: Expert-level skills in Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for handling and reconciling large financial datasets.

7. Precision: A high degree of accuracy in tax computations, documentation, and statutory filings.

8. Communication: Ability to clearly explain complex tax implications to internal stakeholders and management.