Senior Executive-Taxation

Weekday AI (YC W21); Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in Pune is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Executive to oversee taxation, compliance, and financial closing activities. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience, strong hands-on expertise in GST and direct tax, as well as experience with Oracle ERP. Responsibilities include managing GST and Direct Tax compliances, preparing audit workings, and coordinating with auditors. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment ensuring statutory compliance and financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Hands-on practical knowledge of GST and direct tax provisions.
• Experience with multi-state GST entities and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end GST and Direct Tax compliances.
• Handle GST registrations, filings, and reconciliations.
• Prepare detailed audit workings for statutory audits.

Skills

GST compliance

Direct Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Accounting fundamentals

Coordination with teams

Education

CA / CMA intermediate or postgraduate in commerce

Tools

Oracle ERP or similar financial systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Finance Executive to manage taxation, compliance, and financial closing activities within a dynamic business environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate statutory compliance, robust financial reporting, and smooth coordination across internal teams, auditors, and external consultants. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands‑on expertise in both direct and indirect taxation, along with sound accounting knowledge and ERP exposure.

Location: Pune
Job Type: Full‑time
Minimum Experience: 4 years

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end GST and Direct Tax compliances, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Handle multi‑state GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and related statutory obligations.
• Perform complete GST reconciliations, including returns, ledgers, and system reports.
• Coordinate with the IT team to define data requirements and reporting formats needed for GST and other compliance reporting.
• Respond to and manage tax notices, working closely with external tax consultants for timely resolution.
• Prepare detailed audit workings for statutory audits, GST audits, and group audits, and coordinate with auditors throughout the process.
• Oversee monthly books closing, ensuring accurate accounting, GL scrutiny, and timely reporting.
• Reconcile ledgers and financial data using ERP‑generated reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Calculate and account for prepaid expenses, depreciation, and expense provisions during month‑end closing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support finance‑related requirements and business needs.
• Manage multiple priorities efficiently while supporting additional finance activities as required.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• CA / CMA (intermediate) or a postgraduate in commerce with 4‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of GST, direct tax, and indirect tax provisions, with hands‑on compliance exposure.
• Proven experience handling multi‑state GST entities and reconciliation‑heavy environments.
• Prior exposure to Oracle ERP or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, statutory audits, and financial controls.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with consultants, auditors, IT, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.