Assistant Manager - Taxation

Location: Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax – Income Tax
1. Income Tax Assessments & Proceedings
Handling Income Tax assessment proceedings from initiation to conclusion.
Handling e-Proceedings, Rectification Proceedings, and other proceedings before the Income Tax Department.
Drafting and filing replies to Income Tax notices, questionnaires, and communications.
Assisting in preparation of submissions, explanations, and supporting documentation for assessments and other tax proceedings.
Tracking assessment and other proceeding-related deadlines and ensuring timely compliance.
2. Income Tax Computation & E-Filing
Preparing tax computations and Statements of Total Income for individuals, firms, companies, trusts, and other categories of assessees.
Preparation and e-filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for various categories of assessees.
Handling the Income Tax e-filing portal, including e-Rectification and other online proceedings.
Preparation and e-filing of various statutory forms and applications under the Income Tax Act, other than ITRs.
Assisting in tax planning, review of tax positions, and identification of potential tax exposures.
3. TDS / TRACES
Handling the TRACES / TDS-CPC portal and TDS-related e-Proceedings.
Identifying and resolving TDS defaults and demands generated by TRACES/TDS-CPC.
Calculation of TDS liabilities and timely payment/remittance of TDS.
Preparation and filing of original and correction TDS returns.
Reconciliation of TDS records with books of accounts and Form 26AS/AIS/TIS, wherever applicable.

Indirect Tax – GST
1. GST Compliance
Preparation, reconciliation, and e-filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and other applicable GST returns/forms.
Calculation of GST liabilities and ensuring timely payment/remittance.
Handling GST registrations, amendments, and related applications.
Reconciliation of GST returns with books of accounts and other relevant records.
2. GST Input Tax Credit
Analysis and reconciliation of the Electronic Credit Ledger.
Review of Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, availment, and utilisation.
Reconciliation of ITC with purchase records, books of accounts, and relevant GST statements/returns.
Identification and resolution of discrepancies relating to ITC and GST credits.
3. GST Assessments, Audits & Appeals
Handling GST audit and assessment proceedings conducted by the GST Department.
Drafting replies to GST notices, audit observations, Show Cause Notices, and other departmental communications.
Preparation of submissions and supporting documentation for GST assessments and proceedings.
Assisting in GST appeal proceedings and related documentation.
Handling the GST portal and ensuring timely compliance with departmental communications and proceedings.

General / Other Responsibilities
Maintaining proper records and documentation relating to tax assessments, notices, returns, and proceedings.
Coordinating with clients, management, auditors, and tax authorities, as required.
Staying updated on changes in tax laws, regulations, notifications, circulars, and judicial developments relating to Income Tax, GST, and TDS.
Providing tax-related inputs and support to management as and when required.
Undertaking other taxation-related assignments and responsibilities entrusted by the management.

Desired Skills
Strong working knowledge of  Income Tax and GST laws and procedures .
Hands-on experience in  tax assessments, e-Proceedings, notices, rectifications, audits, and appeals .
Proficiency in  Income Tax, GST and TRACES portals .
Strong drafting and written communication skills for preparing replies and submissions to tax authorities.

Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
Ability to independently handle multiple tax assignments and meet statutory deadlines.
Working knowledge of  MS Excel and accounting software .
Candidates with practical experience in handling  tax litigation and departmental proceedings  will be preferred.