Tax Manager

About Company :

A fast-growing fintech platform transforming access to growth capital and working capital solutions for startups, MSMEs, and digital-first businesses.

About the Role

• We are looking for a qualified and experienced CA Inter / Chartered Accountant with 3–7 years of relevant experience to manage taxation, statutory compliances and day-to-day accounting activities for the group companies. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in GST, TDS and other statutory compliances, along with a good understanding of accounting, reconciliations and treasury operations.

• Experience in an NBFC, financial services or fintech organisation will be preferred.

GST & Indirect Taxation

• Computation, review and timely filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

• Preparation and filing of GST Annual Return (GSTR-9) and other applicable GST compliances.

• Preparation and review of GST/ITC reconciliations with books of accounts and GST portal data.

• Reconciliation of ITC with GSTR-2B and follow-up with vendors for missing or incorrect invoices/ITC.

• Coordination with vendors for correction of GST-related discrepancies and ensuring timely compliance.

• Handling GST notices, queries and correspondence received from tax authorities, wherever applicable.

TDS & Other Direct Tax Compliances

• Review and validation of data for quarterly TDS returns – Form 24Q and Form 26Q – for all group companies.

• Computation and timely filing of quarterly TDS returns.

• Reconciliation of TDS payable, deductions and challans with books and TRACES.

• Identification and resolution of TDS defaults, short deductions, interest and late filing issues on the TRACES portal.

• Coordination for correction statements and resolution of TDS-related discrepancies.

• Handling and responding to notices, communications and queries received from the Income Tax Department and other statutory authorities.

Professional Tax, LWF & Other Statutory Compliances

• Computation, filing and payment of Professional Tax (PT) returns.

• Computation, filing and payment of Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) and other applicable statutory dues.

• Ensuring timely completion of all applicable periodic statutory compliances.

Accounting & Finance

• Handling day-to-day accounting activities and ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.

• Preparation and review of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).

• Reconciliation of various ledger accounts, including vendor, customer, statutory and bank accounts.

• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Supporting preparation of MIS and other management reports.

• Assisting in treasury operations, including monitoring of bank balances, fund movements, investments and related reconciliations.

• Coordination with auditors, consultants, banks and other external stakeholders as required.

• Good understanding of financial reporting, consolidation and inter-company reconciliations.

• Preparation and review of quarterly standalone and consolidated financial statements for the group companies.

• Preparation of monthly MIS and management reports, including analysis of key financial and operational metrics.

Tax Notices & Departmental Matters

• Monitor and coordinate responses to notices and communications received from GST, Income Tax, TRACES and other statutory authorities.

• Maintain proper documentation and records of tax filings, reconciliations, notices and responses.

• Coordinate with external tax consultants and advisors, wherever required.

Candidate Profile

• CA Inter / Chartered Accountant with approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of GST, TDS and statutory compliances.

• Good understanding of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-2B, TDS 24Q/26Q and TRACES.

• Practical experience in GST and ITC reconciliation and vendor follow-up.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and day-to-day accounting processes.

• Working knowledge of BRS, ledger reconciliation and treasury operations.

• Experience in handling tax notices and departmental correspondence will be an added advantage.

• Prior experience in an NBFC, fintech or financial services organisation is preferred.

• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple statutory compliances and meet strict deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Key Attributes

• The candidate should be hands-on, detail-oriented, deadline-driven and capable of independently managing taxation and statutory compliance activities while also supporting the broader finance and accounting function.