Tax Accountant

About this role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to manage the company’s tax compliance, filings, reconciliations, and related accounting activities in India. The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, corporate taxation, and statutory compliance and be comfortable coordinating with auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities.

• Prepare and file GST returns , including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual returns, as applicable.
• Manage TDS calculations, deductions, payments, returns, and reconciliations .
• Handle corporate income-tax computations , advance tax, and tax-related reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation and filing of company Income Tax Returns (ITR) .
• Maintain accurate tax records, supporting schedules, challans, and documentation.
• Reconcile GST input tax credit with books and applicable GST records.
• Ensure timely compliance with applicable Indian tax laws and statutory deadlines.
• Support tax audits, statutory audits, and internal audits .
• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants, auditors, consultants, and tax authorities.
• Assist with responses to tax notices, assessments, and information requests.
• Perform accounting and ledger reconciliations related to taxes, expenses, vendors, and statutory liabilities.
• Monitor changes in Indian tax regulations and advise management on compliance requirements.
• Assist the finance team with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation for domestic and international transactions, where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• CA Inter / CMA Inter / relevant taxation qualification is preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience in taxation and accounting in India.
• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and corporate taxation .
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar platforms .
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reconciliations.
• Experience working with private limited companies is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet statutory deadlines.