Sapio Analytics
Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity: A junior to mid-level career opportunity for an experienced Chartered Accountant to work in GST / Indirect Tax (IDT) practice, and handling Tax Compliance and Litigation practice at a large CA firm (head-quartered at Mumbai, with reputation of 40 years). Good remuneration based on the length and quality of the candidates experience and expertise, in line with the industry standards. Candidates with a long-term career perspective can expect ample avenues for professional development and growth at the firm.
Qualification : Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience : A minimum of 1 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in GST / Indirect Taxes (IDT).
Candidates Profile : CA with minimum of 1 to 6 years of post-qualification experience at well-known large/ mid-sized CA firms, having worked in GST Compliances and Litigation; and preferably also having some knowledge /exposure in handling Indirect Taxes, with good drafting and communication skills, relationship building skills, and leadership, long with a stable career record. Should have ability to work under pressure and adhere to stringent timelines while delivering quality deliverables.
WORK PROFILE GST / INDIRECT TAXES
Role Overview: Handling GST and Indirect Taxes - and providing end-to-end GST processes including compliance, audit, refunds, defence, litigation, and advisory services under GST and legacy taxes to a number of clients.
Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Compliance/ Review / Audit / Due Diligence
·Handling various GST compliances e.g., preparation and filing of periodical GST returns monthly quarterly returns GSTR1 and GSTR 3B, annual returns, refund applications etc. for a number of clients.
·Handling / reviewing reconciliation of GSTR 3B with GSTR1 and GSTR2A, E-Invoices and E-waybill data with GSTR1/ ITC04
·Handling / reviewing Credit register for determining the correctness of Input credit/ITC availment and utilization.
· Conducting GST Audit and filing of Annual Returns of various clients in a time bound manner
·Ensuring smooth completion of GST Departmental Audits to avoid any financial loss/burden to the clients.
·Assisting clients for various submissions to be made in connection with Investigations, Audits, and Assessments conducted by the GST department/Indirect Tax authorities.
·Carrying out of due diligence reviews from indirect tax perspective to determine risks/ exposures for the investing as well as target companies.
Clients/ Representation / Defence / Litigation Support
·Responsible for handling Indirect Tax Litigation matters of clients including drafting replies to letters and show cause notices, audit objections, etc., drafting appeals, attending personal hearing, representing the client before GST/indirect tax adjudication and appellate authorities, concerning various GST/indirect tax matters and tax positions adopted; and assisting senior counsel for higher level appellate authorities/High Court, where needed.
·Assisting clients with GST tax refunds under GST, and to liaison with tax office
·Assisting clients in connection with enquiry/survey/search/investigation actions under GST/Indirect Tax laws and advising them the way forward; and also attending summons, representing clients, and making submissions on their behalf to the relevant Tax authorities – including the Anti Evasion/DG GST Intelligence (DGGI) enquiry/investigation proceedings.
·Attending miscellaneous matters like 'condonation of delay' applications, etc., before Hon'ble Tribunal.
Advisory
· Staying abreast on GST/Indirect tax legislation, evaluate implications on business activities of the clients.
·Advising and assisting clients on implication of provisions, notifications, amendments, advance rulings etc. on transactions and business under GST and erstwhile VAT/service tax regime, and Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
·Advising on applicability of GST/indirect taxes on structuring of various transactions/ finalization of agreements and drafting of opinions after through research and suggesting effective and practical way forward on the same.
·Deep dive into specific challenges faced by the clients in different industries, and advising them in controversial matters to mitigate any additional tax liabilities.
·Obtaining various Registrations for clients under GST as required by the Act.
· Providing Training with regards to understanding and implementation of the provisions and applicability of the GST Act.
·clients in setting up of system and processes for compliance and accounting under GST.
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