Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Executive – GST Advisory, Litigation & Compliance

KASP & Associates; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 800.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KASP & Associates – Chartered Accountants is seeking a technically competent GST professional to handle advisory, litigation, assessments and compliance reviews for a diverse client portfolio. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of GST laws, and the ability to manage client assignments independently.

Responsibilities include advisory research, drafting submissions, handling notices, and coordinating with GST authorities while maintaining robust documentation and client

Formación

• CA / CA Inter with GST experience or Commerce graduate with GST exposure.
• Experience in a CA firm, tax consultancy or professional services.
• Hands-on exposure to GST litigation, departmental assessments and advisory assignments preferred.

Responsabilidades

• GST Advisory & Technical Research: provide advisory on complex GST matters; prepare technical notes and opinions; identify GST exposure areas and mitigation measures.
• GST Litigation & Departmental Proceedings: handle notices, draft replies, assist in appeals and coordinate with authorities.
• GST Assessments, Audits & Investigations: handle assessments and audits; review ITC reconciliations and compliance gaps.
• GST Compliance Review & Best Practices: review processes, implement SOPs and internal controls; conduct GST health checks and risk assessments.
• Client Management & Team Coordination: manage client engagements; explain GST implications; coordinate with internal teams; maintain documentation and trackers.

Conocimientos

GST Advisory

GST Litigation

Tax Compliance

Legal Research

Educación

CA / CA Inter

Commerce Graduate

Herramientas

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description – GST Advisory, Litigation & Compliance

Experience: 2–5 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Inter / Commerce Graduate or Postgraduate with relevant GST experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organisation: KASP & Associates – Chartered Accountants

About the Role

We are looking for a technically competent and proactive professional to handle GST advisory, litigation, departmental assessments and compliance reviews for a diverse portfolio of clients. The role involves providing practical GST solutions, representing clients in departmental proceedings, identifying tax risks and implementing robust GST compliance policies and best practices.

The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, sound knowledge of GST laws and the ability to independently manage client assignments and coordinate with GST authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. GST Advisory & Technical Research
   • Provide advisory on complex GST matters, including taxability, classification, rate applicability, input tax credit (ITC), place of supply, time of supply and reverse charge mechanism.
   • Analyse GST implications of business transactions, contracts, restructuring and commercial arrangements.
   • Research GST provisions, notifications, circulars, advance rulings and judicial precedents.
   • Prepare technical notes, opinions and advisory reports for clients.
   • Identify GST exposure areas and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
2. 2. GST Litigation & Departmental Proceedings
   • Handle GST notices, show-cause notices (SCNs), audit observations, demand orders and other departmental communications.
   • Draft replies to notices, submissions, representations and appeals before GST authorities.
   • Assist in first appeals, appellate proceedings, rectification applications and other appropriate remedies.
   • Represent clients before GST officers and coordinate with departmental authorities during proceedings.
   • Analyse adjudication orders, identify legal and factual issues, and recommend suitable courses of action.
   • Track litigation status, statutory deadlines, pre-deposit requirements and appeal timelines.
3. 3. GST Assessments, Audits & Investigations
   • Handle departmental GST assessments, scrutiny proceedings and audit-related matters.
   • Review reconciliation of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B, books of accounts and annual returns.
   • Analyse ITC mismatches, tax differences, e‑invoicing issues, e‑way bill discrepancies and other compliance gaps.
   • Assist clients during departmental audits, inspections, investigations and summons proceedings.
   • Evaluate potential tax demands, interest and penalties and advise on appropriate responses.
4. 4. GST Compliance Review & Best Practices
   • Review existing GST compliance processes and identify control gaps and areas of improvement.
   • Develop and implement GST compliance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal control checklists.
   • Establish review mechanisms for ITC eligibility, vendor compliance, reconciliations, return filing and tax payments.
   • Recommend preventive controls to minimise errors, interest, penalties and litigation exposure.
   • Conduct periodic GST health checks and compliance risk assessments.
   • Support process improvements, documentation standards and timely statutory compliance.
5. 5. Client Management & Team Coordination
   • Independently manage assigned client engagements and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
   • Interact with clients to understand business transactions, obtain information and explain GST implications.
   • Coordinate with internal teams handling GST return filing, accounting and other statutory compliances.
   • Maintain proper documentation, case files, litigation trackers and compliance calendars.
   • Keep clients and reporting partners updated on assignment progress, key risks and pending matters.
   • Strong working knowledge of the CGST Act, SGST Acts, IGST Act and applicable GST Rules.
   • Practical experience in GST advisory, notice handling, assessments and litigation support.
   • Good drafting, legal research, analytical and reconciliation skills.
   • Ability to interpret statutory provisions, notifications, circulars and judicial decisions.
   • Familiarity with GST portals, departmental procedures and relevant online legal research platforms.
   • Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.
   • Ability to independently handle assignments, prioritise deadlines and maintain high-quality documentation.
   • Proficiency in MS Excel and preparation of professional reports and submissions.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• CA / CA Inter / relevant commerce professional with 2–5 years of practical GST experience.
• Experience in a Chartered Accountancy firm, tax consultancy or professional services environment.
• Candidates with hands‑on exposure to GST litigation, departmental assessments and advisory assignments will be preferred.
• A proactive professional who can identify issues, develop practical solutions and improve client compliance processes.

What We Offer

• Exposure to diverse industries and complex GST matters.
• Opportunities to work on advisory, litigation, assessments and compliance improvement assignments.
• Direct interaction with clients and senior professionals.