Lead - Indirect Taxation

Xllent Corporate Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Xllent Corporate Services in Bengaluru (Karnataka) seeks a GST compliance and indirect tax specialist to manage monthly and annual GST returns, advise clients on compliance risks, and support audits and refunds. The role involves liaising with clients and tax authorities, drafting responses to notices, and updating clients on regulatory changes.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of GSTR-1/3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, reconciliations, and ITC eligibility, with hands-on experience across

Qualifications

• GST compliance expertise for diverse clients.
• Advising on indirect tax issues and compliance risks.
• Experience with GST audits, notices and refunds.
• Ability to liaise with GST department and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B) and annual returns (GSTR-9, 9C).
• Advise on GST compliances for clients and assess ITC eligibility.
• Prepare GST computations, reconciliations (GSTR 2A/2B) and refunds.
• Draft and file responses to GST notices and SCNs.
• Assist in audits and investigations by tax departments.
• Provide updates on GST law changes to clients.

Skills

GST Compliance

Tax Advisory

Audits & Assessments

Client Liaison

Job description

• Prepare monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B) and annual returns (GSTR-9, 9C) for a diverse client base.
• Advise on various GST compliances to the clients.
• Prepare GST computation workings, reconciliations (GSTR 2A/2B vs books), and ITC eligibility assessments.
• Experience in working on GST compliances for companies with presence in different states.
• Assist in GST refund applications (export of goods/services, inverted duty, excess tax paid, etc.) and prepare proper documentation, eligibility checks, and follow-up with clients for data and finalisation Liaison with the GST Department for any notices, refund processing etc.
• Draft and file responses to GST notices, SCNs, and appeals before GST authorities.
• Assist in handling audits and investigations conducted by tax departments.
• Experience in Customs, EOU, SEZ, STPI related matters from an Indirect Taxation perspective.
• Advise clients on complex GST issues, tax positions, and emerging compliance risks.
• Update clients on key changes in GST laws, circulars, advance rulings, and judicial decisions.
• Review junior staff deliverables and provide timely feedback for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments (audit, direct tax, accounts) for integrated client solutions.
• Stay abreast of legal updates and judicial developments in GST and allied indirect tax laws.