Direct & Indirect Tax - Assistant Manager

Overview

Chartered Accountant role managing direct and indirect tax compliance, assessments, litigation and advisory, with a strong focus on GST.

What you'll do

• Review input and output registers monthly for all three companies.
• Review GST transactions and advise business teams on taxability and GST implications.
• Handle GST-related notices, queries, assessments and departmental correspondence.
• Support the IDT Manager in replying to GST notices and coordinate with tax authorities.
• Assist the Tax Manager in GST audits, departmental audits, assessments and investigations.
• Assist in GST litigation and appeals at various levels.
• Monitor changes in GST laws, notifications, circulars, orders and case laws and assess their impact on the business.
• Review tax positions relating to ITC, RCM, place of supply, valuation, classification, exemptions and GST rates.
• Assist in GST refund applications and related follow-up.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants and external tax advisors on data compilation and records for appeals.
• Support process improvements and automation in GST compliance and reporting.
• Assist in data compilation for income tax assessments, appeals and court cases.
• Prepare or review agreements and contracts for TDS and GST applicability.
• Review transfer pricing audit reports, study reports and third-party benchmark studies.
• Assist in preparing responses to income tax notices and tax default notices.
• Assist in income tax assessments, appeals and litigation.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and authorities on direct tax matters.
• Monitor changes in income tax law, circulars, notifications and judicial developments.
• Assist the Tax Head in handling tax notices, assessments and departmental proceedings.
• Assist in preparing factual and legal submissions with senior management and tax advisors.
• Coordinate with consultants and legal professionals for tax litigation.
• Maintain records of notices, submissions, orders and appeal proceedings, and track litigation to ensure timely compliance.
• Research relevant provisions, circulars, notifications and judicial precedents.
• Maintain the contingent liability file and update it regularly for internal stakeholders.
• Make timely tax entries for refunds, demands paid and internal adjustments.
• Provide tax inputs to finance and business teams on day-to-day transactions.
• Review proposed business transactions from direct and indirect tax perspectives.
• Identify tax risks and suggest appropriate compliance measures.
• Assist in tax planning and implementation within the applicable legal framework.
• Prepare tax-related MIS, reports and management updates.
• Escalate significant tax risks and potential exposures in a timely manner.

What you'll need

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 2–3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of GST and indirect taxation.
• Good working knowledge of income tax and TDS.
• Hands-on experience in tax compliance.
• Practical exposure to tax notices, assessments and litigation.
• Ability to independently handle routine tax matters.
• Strong knowledge of GST law, rules, notifications, circulars and relevant case laws.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams, consultants and tax authorities.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and other relevant tax or compliance systems.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a tax consultancy, CA firm, corporate tax department or similar environment.
• Experience handling complex GST issues such as RCM, place of supply, valuation, classification and input tax credit.
• Exposure to tax advisory and transaction review.
• Experience working in a corporate tax environment or reputed CA or tax firm.
• Practical experience in direct tax compliance, transfer pricing regulations, DT, TP and TDS litigations, GST compliance, assessments, notices, litigation, ITC reconciliation and GST advisory.

Details

• Focus of the role: 50% indirect tax (GST) and 50% direct tax.
• Location: Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.