Job Title: Senior Associate / Manager – Direct & Indirect Taxation
Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
We young and dynamic chartered accountancy firm are hiring a qualified Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) or a CA Finalist with strong hands-on expertise in Direct Taxes (Income Tax) and Indirect Taxes (GST). This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of tax management—from routine return filings and statutory compliance to notice handling, litigation support, and appellate representations.
Key Responsibilities
1. GST Compliance & Advisory
Prepare, review, and verify monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.).
Handle GST registrations, amendments, cancellations, and core data corrections on the GST portal.
Reconcile ITC (Input Tax Credit) with GSTR-2B/2A and track vendor compliances.
2. Income Tax Compliance
Prepare and verify computation of income for individuals, firms, corporates, and trusts.
Draft and file Income Tax Returns (ITR), TDS/TCS returns, and handle lower/nil tax deduction certificates.
Process rectifications, response to defective returns, and tax refunds.
3. Notice Handling & Tax Litigation
Track, evaluate, and draft responses to notices, show-cause notices (SCN), and summons issued under the Income Tax Act and GST Laws.
Prepare detailed submission sets, written statements, and supporting documentation for assessment and audit proceedings.
Assist senior partners in preparing grounds of appeal and statements of facts for appellate authorities (e.g., CIT(A), Appellate Authority under GST).
Represent clients before Tax Officers, Assessing Authorities, and Appellate Authorities as required.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: CMA Qualified OR CA Finalist (Pursued/ Completed Article ship).
Experience: Strong core experience handling Direct & Indirect Taxation in a CA/CMA firm environment.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and CGST/SGST/IGST Acts and Rules.
Portal Expertise: Hands-on proficiency with the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, GST Portal, and tax compliance software (e.g., Winman, Tally, or similar).
Skills: Excellent drafting abilities for notice responses and legal submissions, analytical mindset, and sharp attention to detail.