GST Executive

Accolet Advisors; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Accolet Advisors in Bengaluru, Karnataka seeks a GST professional to prepare and review monthly GST workings, file returns, and ensure data accuracy. You will perform ITC reconciliations, build Excel-based models, and develop automation tools to enhance compliance and efficiency.

The role involves data analytics, Power BI dashboards, and potential Python exposure, with focus on audits, notices, and advisory support for clients. 3–5 years in CA/consulting firms preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of GST law and compliance procedures.
• Experience in GST return filing and reconciliations.
• Understanding of GST notices, refunds, and litigation support.
• Advanced MS Excel is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Power BI and automation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly GST workings for clients.
• File GST returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9.
• Ensure data used for GST filings is complete and correct.
• Monitor compliance timelines and maintain trackers.
• Perform ITC reconciliations with GSTR-2A/2B and reconcile sales/purchases.
• Design Excel-based reconciliation models for GST compliance.
• Develop automation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Create data visualizations for GST analytics and dashboarding.
• Provide support for GST notices, refunds, and litigation as needed.
• Assist in GST audits and internal reconciliations.

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

Power BI

VBA

Power Query

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly GST workings for clients.
• Filing of GST returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and Annual Return (GSTR-9).
• Ensuring completeness and correctness of data used for GST filings.
• Monitoring compliance timelines and maintaining compliance trackers.

2. Reconciliations & Data Analysis

• Performing ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2A / GSTR-2B.
• Conducting sales and purchase reconciliations across books and GST returns.
• Identifying discrepancies and suggesting corrective actions.

3. Handling Large Data Sets

• Managing and analysing large volumes of transactional data from ERP systems.
• Designing Excel-based reconciliation models for GST compliance.
• Building automation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

4. Data Analytics & Automation

• Advanced usage of MS Excel (Advanced functions, Pivot Tables, Power Query), Power BI dashboards for GST analytics
• VBA automation for repetitive compliance tasks
• Developing data visualization reports for compliance monitoring.
• Exposure to Python-based data processing (optional but preferred).

5. GST Litigation & Advisory Support

• Preparation of responses to GST notices and departmental communications.
• Assistance in refund claims and representations before GST authorities.
• Supporting GST assessments and appellate proceedings.

6. GST Audit & Advisory

• Assisting in GST audits and compliance reviews.
• Conducting health checks and internal GST reconciliations.
• Supporting training sessions and internal knowledge initiatives on GST.

Technical Skills Required

Indirect Tax

• Strong working knowledge of GST law and compliance procedures
• Experience in GST return filing and reconciliations
• Understanding of GST notices, refunds, and litigation support
• Advanced MS Excel (Mandatory)
• Pivot Tables
• Complex formulas
• Data modeling
• Power Query and Power BI (Preferred)
• VBA for automation (Preferred)
• Ability to handle large datasets and build reconciliation models

Preferred candidate profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a CA firm or consulting firm handling GST matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and complex reconciliations
• Strong documentation and drafting skills
• Good communication and client interaction skills
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments simultaneously