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Assistant Manager

We are looking for a detailed-oriented and proactive Assistant Manager – Taxation & Accounts Payable to oversee our day-to-day tax compliances (GST & TDS), manage Accounts Payable (AP) workflows, handle tax audits, and lead responses to notices from statutory tax authorities.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the NBFC/Financial Services sector, a strong grasp of Indian Direct and Indirect Tax laws, and hands-on expertise with vendor invoice processing and tax reconciliations.


Key job responsibilities
1. GST Compliance & Operations
• Manage end-to-end GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6/ISD, and GSTR-9/9C).
• Perform monthly reconciliations between GSTR-2B/2A and the Purchase Register in the ERP system.
• Review invoice accuracy under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and ensure timely payment of RCM liabilities.
2. Direct Tax & TDS Compliances
• Oversee monthly TDS/TCS calculation, deduction, and payment schedules under the Income Tax Act.
• Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns (Form 26Q, 27Q) and ensure timely generation of TDS certificates (Form 16A).
• Conduct regular reconciliations of TDS ledger entries with Form 26AS/AIS.
• Ensure correct application of lower tax deduction certificates and vendor withholding rates.
3. Accounts Payable (AP) & Vendor Management
• Oversee end-to-end AP processing—from invoice verification, 3-way matching, tax taggings (GST & TDS rates), to final payment releases.
• Perform periodic vendor ledger reconciliations and resolve supplier billing queries.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal financial controls and SOPs for disbursements.
4. Tax Notices, Audits & Assessments
• Monitor online income tax and GST portals for notices, intimation, or demand orders.
• Draft timely responses, compile supporting documentation, and assist senior management/external consultants in responding to tax notices.
• Coordinate and provide data schedules for Statutory Audits, Tax Audits (Form 3CD), GST Audits, and Internal Audits.
• Represent the company before tax authorities during scrutiny assessments or audit proceedings alongside external tax advisors.

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