Manager- GST

RSM Astute Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Astute Consulting is seeking a GST Compliance & Advisory professional in India to manage end-to-end indirect tax processes for diverse clients. You will work with multidisciplinary tax teams to ensure timely GST filings, conduct incidence reviews, and participate in internal audits.

The role emphasizes analytical accuracy, strong communication, and proactive client engagement, with opportunities to contribute to audits and strategic tax planning.

Qualifications

• CA with minimum 5 years PQE in indirect tax/compliance.
• Experience handling GST compliance, reviews and advisory.
• Strong communication and client interfacing skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GST compliance timelines and filing.
• Provide GST services to diverse clients with tax teams.
• Carry out GST incidence reviews for clients.
• Perform GST reviews as part of Internal Audit engagements.
• Assist internal and external contacts on GST queries.
• Coordinate with department for approvals and registrations.
• Assist audits/investigations by tax authorities.
• Prepare, file and process refunds for GST.
• Address queries on GST returns and liaise with managers.
• Support implementation of recommendations and perform GST audits.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Interpretation skills

Organized

Communication and presentation

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Client information gathering

Indirect tax experience

Education

Chartered Accountant (5+ PQE)

ICWA / LLB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A]Compliance & procedural

• Adhering to clients GST compliance timelines as per statute (assessments, filing of returns, etc.)
• Provide GST services to a range of clients working closely with multidisciplinary tax teams.
• Carrying out comprehensive GST incidence reviews for the clients.
• Perform GST reviews as part of Internal Audit engagements
• Assist internal and external contacts on GST related queries.
• Coordination with the department for obtaining approvals, registrations, etc.
• Helping with audits or investigation by the tax authorities
• Complete identified number of GST returns on a timely basis.
• Preparation, filing and processing of refunds
• Address all queries raised in respect of GST returns submitted and liaise with line Managers accordingly.
• Assisting in the implementation of recommendations.
• Perform GST audits

B] Research

• Extensive research on various critical aspects of GST Laws.
• Benchmarking against industry preferred practice to identify new ways of helping to reduce GST incidence and capturing permanent cash flow benefits
• Research technical issues

C] Advisory

• Rendering business advisory services to clients under GST Laws
• Participate in planning, developing and implementing GST strategies to optimize tax incidence
• Dealing with technical enquiries relating to GST

D] CRM and Relationships Development

• Ensuring clients are provided with up to date information on indirect tax developments.
• Assisting with business development initiatives, contributing to winning new work
• Participate in identifying new market opportunities
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Document case studies and develop business development collaterals
• Participation in client acquisition related activities including drafting proposals / responding to RFPs & presentations to clients

E] Others

• Assisting with the developing lesser experienced staff with hands on advice and support
• Steer projects including quality reviews of deliverables, client interfacing and presenting findings to management and at ACMs / BOD meeting

Desired attributes

• Strong analytical ability and eye for detail
• Interpretation skills
• Organized and meticulous approach
• Passion and high energy levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team player
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to discuss basic technical issues, ask appropriate questions and gather relevant information from the client.
• 5 years of experience in Indirect tax compliance (preferable)

Desired qualifications

- Chartered Accountants with min 5yrs PQE

- Experienced ICWAs /LLB