Associate Tax

Career Category

Finance

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate – Tax to support the Finance Tax team in managing direct and indirect tax compliance activities. The role involves assisting with GST and TDS compliance reviews, return preparation and filing, reconciliations, statutory documentation, audit support, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to applicable tax regulations and internal controls. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of Indian taxation laws, good analytical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparation and timely filing of GST, TDS, withholding tax, and corporate tax returns.

Perform daily GST and TDS compliance review checks and validate tax applicability on supplier invoices.

Prepare tax reconciliations, working papers, and support deferred tax computations for financial reporting.

Reconcile GST data with IMS and GSTR-2B and perform periodic compliance accuracy checks.

Generate e-invoices, e-way bills, and challan mandates through respective government portals.

Maintain documentation related to tax exemptions, treaty benefits, refunds, and statutory compliance.

Support tax audits by preparing schedules, collating documents, and coordinating with auditors and tax authorities.

Track updates in tax laws and regulations and highlight relevant changes to the team.

Coordinate with finance, legal, payroll, procurement, operations, and global trade teams to support compliant tax processes.

Support handling of IDPMS and EDPMS related transactions in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Support import and export compliance activities, including handling customs and regulatory requirements such as Bill of Entry (BoE) processing, customs duty submissions, documentation review, and coordination to ensure adherence to applicable tax and trade regulations.

Monitor tax compliance calendars and ensure timely submissions.

Contribute to process improvements, standardization initiatives, and automation-driven reporting enhancements.

Ensure robust maintenance of reconciliations, compliance records, and supporting documentation.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor or Master's with 2-6 years of experience with strong knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation, including GST and TDS.

Basic understanding of Transfer Pricing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability toward automation tools and AI-enabled processes.

Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

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