Executive - GST Compliance & Tax Operations (On Third Party Payrole)

Sandvik Coromant; Pune District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant is seeking a detail-oriented GST professional in Pune to manage end-to-end GST compliance, return filing, and data management. You will coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, IT, and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 5–10 years of GST experience, strong knowledge of GST laws, and hands-on SAP experience. Manufacturing/ multinational exposure is preferred, with a focus on process excellence and audit support.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification.
• 5 to 10 years of GST compliance, indirect taxation, or finance operations.
• Manufacturing or multinational environment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GST laws, returns, and ISD provisions.
• Hands-on SAP experience and GST tools like Cygnet.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end GST compliance, reconciliations, return filing, and data management.
• Extract GST reports from SAP and transform data into GST-compliant formats.
• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.).
• Support GST audits, disclosures, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance, AP, General Accounting, IT, and external stakeholders.

Skills

GST compliance

Data reconciliation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

Cygnet

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical GST professional to manage end-to-end GST compliance, reconciliations, return filing, accounting support, audit assistance, and GST data management. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate GST compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams including Finance, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Business Controllers, IT, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

GST Compliance & Return Filing

• Extract GST-related reports from SAP, including Sales, Purchase, ISD, GST TDS, Job Work, and other relevant data.
• Process and transform transactional data into GST-compliant formats.
• Prepare, review, and file various GST returns, including: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, ITC-04, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C etc.
• Perform GST data sanitization and validation from a GST law perspective.
• Prepare and maintain: ITC Register, ISD Register, Liability Register, GST Compliance Working Files
• Reconcile:
• Purchase Registers vs GSTR-2B vs IMS
• Sales Register vs Liability Ledger vs General Ledger
• Sales Register vs E-Invoice vs E-Way Bill
• Identify and resolve discrepancies through coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Review GST returns and ensure timely filing in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure accurate GST reporting and identify compliance risks proactively.

Input Tax Credit (ITC) Management

• Analyze and identify eligible and ineligible ITC.
• Determine ITC reversals in consultation with business and finance stakeholders.
• Monitor ITC availability and utilization.
• Prepare ITC utilization entries and reconciliation workings.
• Coordinate with suppliers for invoices not reflecting in GSTR-2B.
• Follow up with stakeholders for corrective accounting entries.

ISD Compliance

• Prepare ISD distribution workings.
• Upload invoices in GSTR-6 and complete return filing.
• Reconcile GSTR-6A with books.
• Pass and communicate ISD distribution accounting entries to the General Accounting team.

Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) & Cross-Charge Compliance

• Prepare and issue RCM self-invoices.
• Compute GST cross-charge and ITC cross-charge workings.
• Generate cross-charge invoices.
• Prepare and post accounting entries related to cross-charges.

Accounting & Financial Reporting Support

• Pass GST-related accounting entries for: GST Liability, Input Tax Credit, GST TDS, RCM Transactions, ISD Distribution, Cross Charges etc.
• Support monthly GST closing activities.
• Assist in GST-related balance sheet reconciliations and ledger reviews.

GST Refunds, Assessments & Audit Support

• Prepare GST refund workings and supporting documentation.
• Verify and download: BRCs, Shipping Bills, Bills of Entry, Export Documentation
• Assist in GST audit, departmental proceedings, assessments, and notices.
• Support statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants with required data and documentation.
• Assist in annual GST return and reconciliation statement preparation (GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C).

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with: Accounts Payable Team, General Accounting Team, Business Controllers, IT Team, Finance Team, Vendors and Suppliers
• Co-ordinate month-end activities and GST compliance requirements.
• Support IT asset buyback processes and related ITC reversal calculations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in GST compliance, indirect taxation, or finance operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multinational environment will be preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of: GST Law and Compliance, GST Returns and Reconciliations, Input Tax Credit Provisions, Reverse Charge Mechanism, ISD Provisions, GST Audit Requirements
• Hands-on experience with SAP & GST compliance tools like Cygnet.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including, Power Query, and data reconciliations.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle large volumes of transactional data.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within strict compliance timelines.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.

If you are passionate about GST compliance, process excellence, and tax operations, we invite you to join our growing finance team and contribute to maintaining world-class tax compliance standards.