Tax Associate

Designation Executive: Direct & Indirect Tax

Function: Taxation

Reporting To AGM Taxation

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Qualification: CA Semi Qualified (CA Inter / IPCC cleared.

Experience: 2 3 years in Tax Compliance (Direct & Indirect Tax)

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Executive Direct & Indirect Tax to join our Finance & Tax function at our Noida office. The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end tax compliance across direct tax (TDS/TCS) and indirect tax (GST) domains, working closely with the AGM Tax on monthly filings, deposit management, regulatory returns, and audit support. The role offers significant exposure to a complex multi-entity corporate structure operating in the Indian infrastructure and power sector.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Direct Tax TDS / TCS Compliance:

Computation, deduction, and timely deposit of TDS across all applicable sections (194A, 194C, 194H, 194I, 194J, 195, etc.) for multiple entities.

Preparation and filing of quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ) within statutory deadlines on the TRACES / TIN portal.

Issuance of TDS certificates (Form 16 / 16A) to deductees within prescribed timelines.

Reconciliation of TDS deducted per books with Form 26AS / AIS and resolution of mismatches.

Processing and tracking TDS correction statements and responding to TRACES defaults and short-deduction notices.

Monitoring lower deduction certificates (Form 13) received from vendors and updating SAP accordingly.

Assistance in preparation of data for TDS assessments and departmental queries.

B. Indirect Tax GST Compliance:

Preparation and timely filing of monthly GST returns: GSTR-1 (outward supplies), GSTR-3B (summary return), and GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C (annual return and reconciliation statement).

Reconciliation of GSTR-2B (auto-drafted ITC) with purchase register / books and flagging mismatches with the procurement team.

Computation and timely deposit of GST liability (CGST / SGST / IGST / Cess) to avoid interest and penalties.

Maintenance of Input Tax Credit (ITC) register and ensuring accurate ITC availment and utilisation in compliance with Section 16 / 17 of the CGST Act.

Monitoring reverse charge mechanism (RCM) applicability and ensuring correct tax deposit and credit availment.

Handling GST notices, show-cause notices, and departmental correspondence under supervision of AGM Tax.

Assistance in preparation of GST audit data, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

C. SAP & Systems:

Accurate and timely posting of TDS and GST entries in SAP (FICO module) including tax codes, cost centres, and business areas.

Maintenance of tax master data in SAP: vendor TAN/GSTIN, tax classification, withholding tax codes.

Running SAP reports for TDS register, GST liability, and ITC ledger for review and reconciliation.

Coordination with the IT team for SAP tax configuration issues and updates arising from legal amendments.

D. General Compliance & Reporting:

Maintenance of monthly tax compliance calendar and ensuring zero-default on all due dates (deposit and filing).

Preparation of monthly tax MIS for review by AGM Tax covering TDS deposits, GST payments, and return filing status.

Coordination with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and Big 4 tax advisors for tax-related data requests.

Tracking of amendments in direct tax and GST law (Finance Acts, CBDT / CBIC circulars, notifications) and flagging impact to AGM Tax.

Support in preparation of annual tax provisioning schedules and deferred tax workings.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

CA Semi Qualified: CA Inter / IPCC (both groups) cleared. CA Final attempt ongoing or planned is acceptable.

2to 3 years of hands-on experience in tax compliance in a corporate tax department, CA firm, or Big 4 environment.

Demonstrated experience in TDS return filing (26Q / 27Q / 24Q) using TRACES / FVU tools independently.

Demonstrated experience in GST return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9) for companies with multi-state registrations.

Working knowledge of SAP (FICO / MM module) with ability to post tax entries, generate MIS reports, and maintain master data.

Sound understanding of TDS provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Sections 192196D) and GST law under CGST Act, 2017.

Preferred / Good to Have:

Prior exposure to infrastructure, power, or InvIT / NBFC sector companies.

Experience in handling TDS assessments or GST departmental audits.

Awareness of transfer pricing documentation and Section 195 / Form 15CA-15CB compliance for non-resident payments.

Exposure to Income Tax Act 2025 amendments and new tax regime provisions.