Corporate Taxation (Direct & Indirect Tax)

Job Title: Assistant Manager • Corporate Taxation (Direct & Indirect Tax) Location: Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Employment Type: Full-time Department: Finance & Accounts Job Purpose We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Tax Assistant Manager to lead our corporate tax function. In this role, you will hold dual responsibility for both direct and indirect tax compliance, with a heavy emphasis on end-to-end GST operations, ITC optimization, and corporate tax structuring. You will ensure 100% statutory compliance while working closely with our internal finance teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Indirect Taxation & GST Operations End-to-End Filing: Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of monthly and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C).ITC & Reconciliation: Perform rigorous monthly reconciliations of the Input Tax Credit (ITC) ledger against GSTR-2B, aggressively tracking and resolving supplier mismatches.E-Way Bills & E-Invoicing: Ensure seamless execution and internal compliance regarding E-Way bill regulations and corporate E-Invoicing rules. 2. Direct Taxation & Tax Accounting Corporate Tax Compliance: Compute periodic advance tax, self-assessment tax, and assist in the preparation and filing of annual corporate income tax returns (ITR-6). Withholding Tax: Oversee the monthly computation, timely deposit, and quarterly filing of TDS/TCS returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q). Deferred Tax: Assist in computing deferred tax assets/liabilities and managing provisions for quarterly and annual financial closures. 3. Litigation, Audits & Advisory Audit Preparation: Collate and review data for statutory audits, internal tax audits, and department-led GST audits/assessments. Litigation Support: Prepare draft responses to notices, appeals, and queries received from various tax authorities. Tax Updates: Monitor ongoing updates in Indian tax laws (amendments, notifications, and judicial precedents) to assess impact on business operations. Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Inter CA or a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance with specialized tax training. Experience: 2 to 3 years of core corporate taxation experience (handling both direct and indirect tax). Accounting Software Proficiency: Strong, practical hands-on experience extracting and working with tax data in Tally. Data Skills: Expert-level mastery of Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Index/Match, Pivot Tables) to manage heavy reconciliation workflows. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise with external consultants, auditors, and government tax officers.