Ampersand Group - Executive/Senior Executive/Assistant Manager - Direct Tax

JOB DESCRIPTION | AMPERSAND GROUP

About Us:

The Ampersand Group is a multi-faceted solution provider, with over 20 years' experience in the Education, Skill Development and Livelihoods, as well as in the Infrastructure, Technology and Consultancy sectors. With over 12000 employees, across 4500 locations, we provide End-to-End Early and K12 education services at over 40 private and government schools across India. We are also preferred project partners for multiple Government Skill Development programmes in alignment with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Role:

Corporate Function - Finance and Accounts - Taxation - Direct Tax Support

Department - Finance & Accounts

Designation - Executive / Senior Executive / Assistant Manager

Location - Mumbai

Reporting to: Corporate Function Finance and Accounts Taxation Direct Tax Lead

Primary Purpose of the Job:

To assist in the company's Direct tax matters in compliance with Indian taxation laws. Tax planning, tax compliance, tax audits, and liaising with tax authorities. The role requires strong analytical skills, up-to-date knowledge of tax laws, and the ability to guide the company in minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring full compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparation of Monthly TDS/TCS Liability

- Preparation of Quarterly TDS/TCS Returns

- Reconciliation of 26AS vs Books

- Posting of TDS/TCS Payment entries in books of accounts

- Reconciliation of TDS/TCS Liability as per books and declared in TDS/TCS Returns

- Organize and update the company's tax database

- Preparation of necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns

- Preparation and collation of data to submit response against IT scrutiny notices

- Work on timely month end and year end book closure

- Preparation of data to be submitted before statutory and tax auditors

- Support for any tax assistance raised by the other departments within the company

- Any other task assigned wherever required

Key Interactions:

Internal : Finance team, HR Team

External : Vendors, Tax consultants

Desired Qualification: B.Com. / M.Com/PG

Years of Experience - 4-5 years of work experience

Expected Competencies:

- Deep knowledge of direct tax laws including TDS and transfer pricing regulations.

- Attention to details and high level of accuracy.

- Proficiency in tax-related software and ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Skills and Knowledge:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Strategic thinking