Audit/Direct Tax Assistant

Surana Maloo & Co.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Surana Maloo & Co. in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is seeking a CA-qualified professional to assist in statutory audits, tax audits, and income tax compliance.

The role involves preparing IT Returns, responding to notices, and handling TDS compliance, with 2–5 years of CA firm experience preferred. The candidate should have strong knowledge of audit and direct tax matters, good Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in a Chartered Accountant firm.
• Practical experience in Statutory Audit of Companies.
• Hands-on experience in Tax Audit.
• Experience in Income Tax Return preparation and filing.
• Good working knowledge of Income Tax and Direct Tax matters.
• Experience in handling Income Tax Notices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting Statutory Audits of Companies.
• Assist in planning and execution of audit assignments.
• Perform audit procedures, verification of books of accounts, supporting documents, and financial information.
• Assist in preparation of audit working papers and documentation.
• Assist in Tax Audit assignments and preparation of relevant audit reports.
• Identify discrepancies and assist in resolving audit-related queries.
• Prepare and review Income Tax Returns for various entities.
• Handle Income Tax compliance matters including tax audits.
• Respond to Income Tax Notices and Notices Compliance.
• Assist in tax computations and assessment-related matters.
• Stay updated with provisions of the Income Tax Act and regulatory changes.
• Prepare and file TDS Returns; verify TDS deductions.

Skills

Statutory audit

Tax compliance

Income tax

TDS compliance

Audit documentation

MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:

Surana Maloo & Co. is a professionally managed and privately owned firm established in the year 1991 under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The strong professional team of Surana Maloo & Co. with a qualified and experienced team of professional experts has extended the horizons of our services into new domains with a vision to provide excellent Auditing & Assurance, Direct, Indirect and International Tax Consultancy, Statutory Audit, FEMA/RBI, Legal Representations and Management Consultancy services to our client base. Our consistent dedication to growth has allowed us to expand our services to also include Internal and Stock Audit, Corporate Advisory, Project Finance, Working Capital Finance, Advice on Joint Ventures and Due Diligence Services.

Role Overview:

The candidate will be responsible for assisting in statutory audits, tax audits, income tax compliance, tax return preparation and filing, TDS compliance, and handling income tax notices. The role requires practical experience in a CA firm and a strong understanding of audit and direct tax matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit & Assurance:

• Assist in conducting Statutory Audits of Companies.
• Assist in planning and execution of audit assignments.
• Perform audit procedures, verification of books of accounts, supporting documents, and financial information.
• Assist in preparation of audit working papers and documentation.
• Assist in Tax Audit assignments and preparation of relevant audit reports.
• Identify discrepancies and assist in resolving audit-related queries.

2. Direct Tax & Income Tax:

• Preparation and review & filling of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for individuals, firms, companies, and other entities.
• Handling various Income Tax compliance matters including tax audit.
• Assist in responding to and handling Income Tax Notices and Notices Compliance.
• Assist in tax computations, assessment-related matters, and other direct tax assignments.
• Stay updated with applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, rules, and regulatory changes.

3. TDS Compliance:

• Preparation and filing of TDS Returns.
• Verification of TDS deductions and related records.
• Assist in resolving TDS-related queries and compliance matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in a Chartered Accountant (CA) firm is mandatory.
• Practical experience in Statutory Audit of Companies.
• Hands-on experience in Tax Audit.
• Experience in Income Tax Return preparation and filing.
• Good working knowledge of Income Tax and Direct Tax matters.
• Experience in handling Income Tax Notices and compliance.
• Experience in TDS Return preparation and filing.
• Good knowledge of accounting and audit principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/audit software will be an advantage.