Assistant Manager GST Profile

Job Title: Assistant Manager GST

Location: Santacruz East, Mumbai

Experience Required: 1–3 years (Qualified CA/CMA)

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified CA/CMA with hands-on experience in GST compliance and advisory to manage indirect tax operations. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of GST, experience in return filing, reconciliations, assessments, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate compliance.

Key Responsibilities

GST Compliance

• Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.).
• Ensure timely payment of GST liabilities and statutory compliance.
• Monitor GST compliance across business units and identify potential risks.

Reconciliation & Tax Reporting

• Perform reconciliation of GSTR-2B, purchase register, sales register, and books of accounts.
• Reconcile electronic cash ledger, credit ledger, and liability ledger.
• Identify and resolve input tax credit (ITC) mismatches and other reconciliation issues.
• Prepare GST-related MIS and compliance reports for management.

Assessments & Litigation

• Handle GST notices, departmental queries, audits, and assessments.
• Draft responses to notices and coordinate with consultants wherever required.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and assessments.

Advisory & Process Improvement

• Provide GST advisory on routine business transactions.
• Assist business teams in evaluating GST implications for new business models and transactions.
• Ensure correct GST classification, HSN/SAC codes, tax rates, and invoicing practices.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen GST compliance and internal controls.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with finance, procurement, sales, and operations teams to ensure smooth GST compliance.
• Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and tax authorities as required.
• Support statutory and internal audits by providing required data and explanations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of GST laws, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and indirect tax implications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in GST compliance and indirect taxation.

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing, trading, or service industries.
• Exposure to GST audits, assessments, and departmental proceedings.
• Experience working with ERP-based accounting systems.
• Knowledge of TDS/TCS and other indirect tax compliances will be an added advantage.

Reporting To

Finance Manager / Head of Indirect Tax