Isha Foundation - Legal & Tax Compliance Officer

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Advisory

- Prepare, review, and file GST, TDS, and other statutory tax returns on time.

- Ensure timely payment of GST, TDS, Advance Tax, and other applicable taxes in compliance with Indian tax laws.

- Support in tax audits, assessments, and responding to queries or notices from tax authorities.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in Direct and Indirect Tax regulations and assess their impact on the organization.

- Assist in tax planning, compliance reviews, and identification of opportunities for process improvement.

- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate tax provisioning and reconciliation.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Labour Laws, and other applicable statutory regulations.

- Manage ROC filings, Board resolutions, and Secretarial documentation in coordination with external consultants.

- Maintain statutory registers, licenses, and legal documentation in accordance with regulatory norms.

- Liaise with auditors, consultants, and government authorities for audits, filings, and clarifications.

- Track renewal schedules for registrations, licenses, and statutory filings.

Internal Controls & Documentation

- Review vendor contracts, agreements, and NDAs to ensure legal and tax compliance.

- Assist internal and external auditors by providing all necessary records and clarifications.

- Identify gaps in existing processes and recommend measures to strengthen internal controls.

- Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready documentation for all tax and legal compliance activities.

- Support the design and implementation of compliance monitoring systems and checklists.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Advisory

- Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure organization-wide compliance alignment.

- Provide advisory support to management on new and upcoming regulatory changes.

- Educate internal teams on compliance policies, statutory obligations, and best practices.

- Ensure smooth coordination with external legal and tax advisors for specialized matters.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, statutory filings, and legal governance.

- Strong knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation, including GST, TDS, and Income Tax.

- Working understanding of Companies Act, FEMA, and Labour Law compliance.

- Proficiency in Tally / ERP systems, MS Excel, and online compliance tools.

- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage audits, assessments, and regulatory queries independently.

- Detail-oriented with a structured and proactive approach to problem-solving