Indirect Tax Compliance & Litigation Analyst

Weekday (YC W21); Surat; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Human Resources industry is seeking an Indirect Tax Compliance & Litigation Analyst in Surat, India. This full-time role is for an Associate level professional responsible for managing GST compliance operations, handling end-to-end processes including filing, reconciliations, and audit support. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with a strong understanding of GST laws and excellent analytical skills. The role involves coordination with internal teams and enhancing compliance through technology.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with interest in indirect taxation.
• Strong knowledge of GST laws and filing procedures.
• Experience in GST return filing or litigation support preferred.
• Experience in GST return filing, reconciliations, refund processes, or litigation support preferred.
• Excellent analytical ability and comfort with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and departmental correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle GST compliance including return filing.
• Conduct financial reconciliations and audits.
• Draft responses to departmental queries and notices.
• Prepare GST refund applications and documentation.
• Support GST litigation matters by preparing submissions, collating evidence, and participating in hearings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients for data collection, issue resolution, and status updates.
• Maintain strong documentation and compliance records to meet audit and statutory requirements.
• Assist advisory teams in researching GST provisions, recent case laws, and rule amendments.
• Work with technology teams to improve automation, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor industry and regulatory changes to ensure updated compliance practices.

Skills

Knowledge of Indian GST laws

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Detail-oriented

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Compliance tools

ERP systems

Job description

Indirect Tax Compliance & Litigation Analyst

This role is for one of our clients in the Human Resources industry located in Surat, India at Associate level. We are seeking a proactive professional to manage critical GST compliance operations and support litigation and advisory activities for our clients. This role involves handling end-to-end GST processes including filing, reconciliations, departmental communication, audits, and refund management. You will collaborate with finance, advisory, and technology teams to strengthen compliance accuracy and develop efficient, technology-enabled workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle GST compliance, including monthly and annual GST return filing (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C, etc.).
• Conduct reconciliations such as GSTR-2B vs books, GSTR-1 vs 3B, and other financial reconciliations.
• Prepare, file, and track GST refund applications and documentation packages.
• Draft responses to departmental queries, notices, audit comments, and assessments.
• Support GST litigation matters by preparing submissions, collating evidence, and participating in hearings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients for data collection, issue resolution, and status updates.
• Maintain strong documentation and compliance records to meet audit and statutory requirements.
• Assist advisory teams in researching GST provisions, recent case laws, and rule amendments.
• Work with technology teams to improve automation, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor industry and regulatory changes to ensure updated compliance practices.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with interest in indirect taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of Indian GST laws, filing procedures, audit processes, and compliance controls.
• Experience in GST return filing, reconciliations, refund processes, or litigation support (preferred but not mandatory).
• Excellent analytical ability and comfort working with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and departmental correspondence.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable approach to documentation and deliverables.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to compliance tools, ERP systems, and tax automation platforms.
• Experience handling GST audits, appeals, or legal research.

Seniority level: Associate | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Legal | Industry: Human Resources | Location: Surat, India.