Accounts Manager - Taxation

Job Title: Accounts Manager - Taxation

Location: Sterling Holidays Corporate Office Chennai
Reports to: AVP Taxation.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Manager - Taxation to manage multi-location GST compliance, TDS processes, and reconciliation activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and general ledger (GL) reconciliation, and will be responsible for assisting with tax audits. This role will ensure timely and accurate filing of returns, reconciliation of GST and TDS-related entries, and assist in ensuring compliance with tax regulations across locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• GST Compliance & Multi-Location Management:
• Manage GST compliance for multiple business locations, ensuring accurate and timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.) across states.
• Oversee GST registration, reporting, and audits for each location to ensure full adherence to applicable tax laws.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliation of GST returns with books of accounts, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• GSTR-2B Reconciliation:
• Reconcile GSTR-2B with the purchase register and input tax credit (ITC) for each location to ensure consistency and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and resolve mismatches between the GST returns and the actual records maintained in the company's accounts.
• TDS Knowledge & Compliance:
• Oversee the computation and timely remittance of TDS across all business locations, ensuring accurate deductions and reporting.
• Prepare and file TDS returns (e.g., 24Q, 26Q) and ensure proper TDS reconciliation in the general ledger.
• Provide guidance on TDS-related issues and support in TDS audits and assessments.
• General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation:
• Perform monthly GL reconciliation, focusing on tax-related accounts such as GST, TDS, and other statutory liabilities.
• Ensure that all tax-related transactions are accurately recorded in the GL, with appropriate documentation and references.
• Tax Audits & Support:
• Assist in tax audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to GST and TDS transactions.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide support during internal and external audits to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Regulatory Updates & Training:
• Stay updated on the latest developments in tax laws, including changes in GST and TDS regulations, and inform management and teams accordingly.
• Train finance and operations staff on best practices for tax compliance and reconciliation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:
• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA/CMA Inter /Final
• Experience:
• 6-7 years of experience in tax accounting, with a strong focus on GST, TDS, and financial reconciliation.