Associate- Indirect Tax

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Role name and description

Associate - Indirect Taxation

EY s Global Delivery Services - internal Tax Team is looking to hire energetic Graduate in Commerce or CA- Intermediate with 2-3 years of relevant experience in the area of Indian GST Law and compliances.

The opportunity

EY GDS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of a growing organization this role offers you an opportunity to work with the Indirect Taxes team and leverage your experience in the areas of GST law. The firm provides excellent career progression opportunity for the right candidate.

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate in the indirect tax function, your role will include monthly/annual tax filings, co ordination on audit notices, engaging tax officers and addressing queries from the tax department and support on refund filings.

You will also be expected to prepare reconciliation of various GST/ Service Tax GL, GSTR-2B-GSTR-3B recons on monthly/ yearly basis, bring tax saves opportunities and highlight tax risk and support internal teams for GST accounting.

• GST Compliance:
  • Preparing and filing GST returns.
  • Supporting GST reviews and audits.
  • Support the handling queries from tax authorities.
• GST Advisory:
  • Providing clarifications on GST matters.
  • Assisting in GST due diligence.
• Audit Interaction:
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with GST authorities for effectively handling GST audits.
  • Communicating effectively with GST authorities to understand their requirements and make submissions on timely manner.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintaining proper documentation for GST transactions.
  • Preparing reports and summaries for internal use.
• Continuous Learning:
  • Keeping up-to-date with changes in GST laws and regulations.
  • Participating in training programs and workshops.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to keep abreast of changes to the law and identify areas having implications
• Very good Excel Power point skills-
• Good Communication skills and excellent attitude with ability to get things done
• Positive attitude and dependable team player
• Strong attention to details and sense of ownership
• Ability to prioritize work- load in order to achieve objectives
• Strong written, verbal and persuasive skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Ensure tax compliances (Monthly/ Yearly)- Indirect Taxes - hands on with GST law and procedural aspects
• Experience in handling tax litigation - Service Tax / GST regime
• Preparation of details/schedules for tax submissions in a manner to communicate clearly what information is sought by the tax office
• Preparation of tax workings and ability to come up with alternative scenarios
• Good knowledge of accounting, especially tax accounting and reconciliations
• In depth understanding on GST refund filling, follow up with GST office of various states

Ideally, you ll also have

• Familiarity with tax aspects relating to SEZ units
• Bachelor of Commerce or Semi Qualified (Intermediate Chartered Accountant/CWA) with 2-3 years (excluding CA - Articleship experience) of relevant industry experience
• Preferably from service industry or IT/ITES sector

What we look for

• For being successful in this role you will have a strong domain knowledge with excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to engage other cross functional teams and work in team environment is a must. Ability to look for automation and support leadership communication through dashboards will be an added advantage.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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