Assistant Manager Taxation

Job Description: Assistant Manager
Taxation

Role Overview

The Taxation
Manager will be responsible for end‑to‑end tax compliance, planning, and
reporting for Indian indirect and direct taxes, including GST, TDS, and
Income Tax. The role requires strong technical knowledge of tax laws,
experience in handling tax assessments, and the ability to manage internal
controls and ensure organizational tax efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Goods and Services Tax (GST)

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all GST
  returns (GSTR‑1, GSTR‑3B, GSTR‑9, GSTR‑9C, etc.).
  
• Reconcile GST input tax credit (ITC) with vendor
  data and GSTR‑2B.
  
• Review GST payments and maintain compliance
  calendars.
  
• Handle GST audits, departmental queries, and
  assessments.
  
• Monitor changes in GST law and update internal
  processes accordingly.
  
• Ensure correct classification, HSN/SAC codes, and
  tax applicability.
  

2. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)

• Oversee TDS computation, deduction, and timely
  deposit for all applicable sections (e.g., 194C, 194J, 194I, 192, etc.).
  
• File quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q).
  
• Reconcile Form 26AS with books of accounts.
  
• Issue TDS certificates (Form 16, 16A) within
  statutory timelines.
  
• Ensure compliance with lower/nil deduction
  certificates and PAN verification.
  
• Address TDS mismatches, short deductions, and
  demand notices.
  

3. Direct Tax / Income Tax

• Prepare and file corporate income tax returns and
  tax audit reports.
  
• Manage Advance Tax calculation and payment.
  
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation (if
  applicable).
  
• Handle income tax assessments, scrutiny, appeals
  & responses to notices.
  
• Support statutory auditors and tax consultants
  during audits.
  
• Conduct tax planning to optimize effective tax rate
  within legal framework.
  

4. General Tax & Compliance
Management

• Develop and maintain tax policies, SOPs, and
  internal controls.
  
• Monitor timely compliance and maintain dashboards
  for management reporting.
  
• Coordinate with external consultants, tax advisors,
  and statutory authorities.
  
• Provide tax impact analysis for business decisions,
  contracts, and new initiatives.
  
• Train internal teams on tax developments and
  compliance requirements.
  

Requirements

Education

• CA Inter/ CMA Inter / MBA (Finance) / M.Com with
  specialization in taxation (preferred).
  

Experience

• 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in Indian
  taxation (depending on company level).
  
• Strong experience in GST, TDS, and Corporate Income
  Tax.
  

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of Indian Tax Laws, GST Act,
  Income Tax Act, and related rules.
  
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle,
  Tally, etc.).
  
• Strong knowledge of tax return utilities and
  government portals (GSTN, TRACES, Income Tax portal).
  
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
  

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
  
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
  
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
  
• Problem-solving mindset with ownership &
  accountability.
  

Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs)

• On‑time tax filings with 100% accuracy.
  
• Zero penalties or non‑compliances.
  
• Successful closure of assessments without major
  additions.
  
• Efficient tax planning and cost optimization.
  
• Strong audit outcomes.