Assistant Taxation Manager

Max Estates; Sector 10; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Estates Limited is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant for the role of Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Taxation in India. The position oversees direct tax, indirect tax, and deferred tax accounting, ensuring timely compliance, tax reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants. The role requires 1–2 years post-qualification experience, strong MS Excel skills, and solid knowledge of Ind AS 12.

Qualifications

• CA with 1–2 years post-qualification experience.
• Solid understanding of Direct Tax, Indirect Tax (GST) and deferred tax accounting.
• Experience in tax compliance, reconciliations, audits, assessments, and statutory filings.
• Proficient in MS Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage computation of income tax provisions, advance tax, and filing of income tax returns.
• Prepare GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C) and reconciliations; review ITC.
• Compute and maintain Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities under Ind AS 12; prepare reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and internal teams on tax matters.
• Monitor tax law changes and advise on regulatory impact to the business.

Skills

Direct Tax

Indirect Tax (GST)

Deferred Tax

MS Excel

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant for the position of Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Taxation to manage and oversee the organization's direct tax, indirect tax, and deferred tax accounting functions. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely statutory compliances, tax reconciliations, financial reporting, assessments, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Taxation

• Manage computation of advance tax, income tax provisions, and preparation and filing of income tax returns.
• Handle TDS/TCS calculations, deposits, return filings, and reconciliations with Form 26AS and AIS.
• Coordinate tax audit documentation and support transfer pricing compliance, wherever applicable.
• Handle tax notices, assessments, and appellate proceedings in coordination with consultants.

2. Deferred Tax & Tax Accounting

• Compute Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) and Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTL) in accordance with Ind AS 12.
• Prepare and maintain deferred tax workings based on temporary differences between book and tax bases.
• Evaluate recoverability of deferred tax assets and assess applicability of the appropriate tax regime, including Section 115BAA.
• Prepare current tax and deferred tax reconciliations, along with Effective Tax Rate (ETR) reconciliations.
• Pass accounting entries for deferred tax charge/credit and support tax-related financial statement disclosures.

3. Indirect Taxation (GST)

• Manage preparation and filing of GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.
• Perform GST reconciliations with books of accounts and GSTR-2B.
• Review Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility and resolve vendor-related mismatches.
• Ensure compliance with e-invoicing and e-way bill requirements.
• Support GST audits, departmental audits, refund claims, and responses to GST notices.
• Track GST law amendments and regulatory updates and evaluate their impact on business operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1–2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Direct Tax, Indirect Tax (GST), and Deferred Tax Accounting.
• Good understanding of Ind AS 12 and applicable income tax provisions.
• Experience in managing tax compliances, reconciliations, audits, assessments, and statutory filings.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and good analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage tax-related activities and coordinate with internal teams, auditors, and external consultants.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.