Indirect Tax Manager

Ampersand Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused organization in Mumbai is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee indirect tax management. The role entails preparing GST returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and coordinating with the finance team for accurate accounting. Proficiency in tax software and strong communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience in tax planning and compliance, along with a solid background in accounting processes. This full-time position operates on-site, requiring attention to detail and the ability to deliver complex financial concepts effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in indirect tax management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file GST returns and ensure compliance.
• Manage GST-related documentation and records.
• Coordinate with finance for accurate tax accounting.

Skills

Tax Planning & Compliance

Proficiency in Tax software (e.g. Clear tax)

Accounting & Software Proficiency: Tally

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong presentation and communication skills

Tools

Tally

Clear Tax

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Designation - Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager (depending on experience)

Job location - Mumbai, Malad (work from office, 5 days a week)

The candidate is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with all aspects of indirect taxes. This role involves preparing tax returns, ensuring timely payments, handling tax assessments and audits, and providing strategic insights to optimize the organization’s tax position.

• Preparation/ Review and filing of monthly/quarterly/annual GST Return (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.)
• Reconciliation of input tax credit (ITC) with GSTR 2B and vendor reconciliation.
• Handle GST Litigation, including drafting responses to notices, representing the company before tax authorities, and coordinating with legal consultants.
• Manage GST registration, amendments, and cancellations
• Ensuring timely and accurate payment of GST liabilities.
• Maintain up-to-date Knowledge of changes in indirect tax laws and integrate them into company compliance policies.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure accurate tax accounting and reconciliation.
• Ensuring proper documentation and maintenance of records for all tax related- transactions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities.
• Working closely with the finance team to ensure accurate accounting of tax liabilities
• Implement best practices for indirect tax management to minimize risk and enhance accuracy.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for indirect tax processes, including compliance, reporting and reconciliation.
• Liaising with external tax consultants, advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Automation of routine tasks related to GST compliances
• Attention to details and high level of accuracy.
• Accounting & Software Proficiency: Tally
• Understanding of electronic filing and reporting requirements for different jurisdictions.
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Strong presentation and communication skills to deliver complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Proficiency in Tax software (e.g. Clear tax)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Education