Chartered Accountant - Indirect Tax

Position: Indirect Tax - CA Fresher

Location: India

Experience: Fresher (Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant)

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

GST Compliance Support:

- Assist in the preparation and filing of various Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.

- Support the reconciliation of GST data, including GSTR-2A/2B with purchase registers and GSTR-1 with sales records.

- Help in the preparation of GST challans for tax payments.

Advisory & Research Assistance:

- Conduct research on various provisions of GST laws, notifications, circulars, and pronouncements.

- Support senior team members in providing advisory services to clients/internal stakeholders on complex indirect tax matters.

- Help in drafting opinions, advisories, and presentations on indirect tax issues.

Assessment & Audit Support:

- Assist in preparing responses to notices, queries, and information requests from tax authorities during GST audits and assessments.

- Help compile necessary documentation and data for various indirect tax proceedings.

Data Analysis & Reconciliation:

- Work with large datasets to extract, analyze, and reconcile financial information relevant to indirect tax computations.

- Identify potential discrepancies or areas of non-compliance through data analysis.

Process Improvement & Documentation:

- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for process efficiencies within the indirect tax function.

- Assist in maintaining organized tax records and documentation.

Learning & Professional Development:

- Proactively learn and stay updated with the latest amendments and developments in Indian indirect tax laws.

- Participate in internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements:

- Education: Successfully qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA) - Fresher status.

- Tax Knowledge: Strong theoretical understanding of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws in India is essential.

- Familiarity with other indirect taxes (e.g., Customs Duty, erstwhile Service Tax/Excise/VAT) is a plus.

- Analytical Skills: Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking abilities.

- Problem-Solving: Eagerness to identify issues and contribute to finding effective solutions.

- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.

- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.

- Attitude: Proactive, self-motivated, eager to learn, and a strong team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong academic record throughout CA curriculum.

- Internship experience during articleship specifically in Indirect Tax or broader taxation.

If you are a newly qualified Chartered Accountant with a keen interest in Indirect Tax and a desire to build a strong career in this domain, we encourage you to apply