Statutory & Compliance Manager

We are looking for a Finance & Compliance professional to manage end-to-end statutory

compliances, payroll processing for staffing projects, and audit coordination. The role

requires hands-on experience in TDS, GST, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, salary processing, and

handling statutory and tax audits, along with responding to income tax and GST notices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory & Tax Compliances

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual compliances including:
• TDS (calculation, challan payment, returns, Form 16/16A)
• GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, reconciliation with books, notices)
• PF, ESI & Professional Tax (returns, challans, reconciliations)
• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and filing of returns
• Track due dates and ensure zero non-compliance

2. Payroll & Staffing Project Salary Processing

• Handle end-to-end salary processing for staffing / contractual employees
• Ensure accurate processing of:

-Salaries

-PF, ESI, PT deductions

-Final settlements (F& F)

• Coordinate with operations for:

-Attendance data

-Salary validations

-Timely disbursement

• Ensure compliance with labour laws applicable to staffing projects

3. Audit Management

• Independently manage and coordinate:

-Statutory Audit

-Tax Audit

-GST Audit

-Internal / Special audits (if any)

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents
• Act as the single point of contact for auditors
• Ensure timely closure of audit queries and observations

4. Notice Handling & Regulatory Communication

• Draft and manage replies for:

-Income Tax notices

-GST notices

-Other statutory communications

• Coordinate with consultants where required
• Ensure proper documentation and follow-up until closure

5. Reporting & Controls

• Maintain proper documentation and compliance trackers
• Support finance team in:
• o Month-end close activities
• o Reconciliations related to statutory accounts
• Strengthen internal controls around payroll and compliance processes

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• CA (Inter) / CA (Final)
• Practical compliance exposure preferred over purely theoretical knowledge

Experience

• 47 years of relevant experience
• Mandatory experience in:

-GST, TDS, PF, ESI, PT compliances

-Payroll processing (preferably staffing / manpower industry)

-Audit coordination and notice handling

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of:

-Indian tax laws

-Labour law compliances

• Hands-on experience with:

-Payroll systems

-Accounting / ERP tools

-Excel (advanced working)

• Good drafting skills for notices and audit replies
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Industry Background

• Staffing / Manpower services
• Services / Consulting companies
• Gig economy / Payroll-heavy organisations