Job Description
The Senior Officer – GST Compliance will be responsible for end-to-end management of GST and other indirect tax compliances, including return filing, reconciliations, vendor coordination, audit support, and regulatory liaison. The role requires strong technical knowledge of GST Laws, analytical capability, and hands-on experience in monthly / yearly compliances with internal teams, vendors, auditors, & tax authorities and systems like SAP.
Main Tasks
GST Compliance & Return Filing
- Preparation and filing of monthly GST returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC-04 (Job Work Return) and other applicable returns within statutory timelines
- Finalization of eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) and discharging tax liabilities
- Preparation the data required to filing of annual returns (GSTR-9 / 9C)
- Handling GST unutilized credit refunds, LUT filings, and export compliance
- Compilation and filing of GST/Indirect Tax registrations and surrender applications
Reconciliations & Data Analysis
- General Ledger vs Sales Register
- E-invoice & E-way bill vs Sales Register
- GSTR-2B vs ITC Register
- Revenue vs GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B
- IMS vs Purchase Register
- Forex payments vs import of services
- Clearing and reconciliation of GL post return filing
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of compliance data
Compliance Management & Reporting
- Preparation and maintenance of GST compliance data in retrievable formats
- Sending periodic MIS reports and compliance trackers
- Analysis of GST updates and communication to stakeholders
- Handling day-to-day GST and indirect tax queries
- Review of delivery challans, debit notes, and credit notes along with GST implications
- Determination and assignment of HSN/SAC codes
Coordination & Liaison
- Liaising with GST/Indirect Tax authorities for assessments, audits, and notices
- Coordination with internal departments for GST-related data and issue resolution
- Follow-up with vendors for timely GST return filing and compliance
- Coordination with internal and external auditors
Other Responsibilities
- Professional tax compliance (payment and return filing)
- Support during GST audits and departmental proceedings
- Knowledge of Maharashtra State Industry policy & preparing the data / documents in line with the policy and follow-up to get the order and incentive
- Continuous process improvement in compliance and reporting systems
Desired Qualifications & Skills
Educational Qualification
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce/Finance Semi-qualified CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred
Experience
- 4–5 years of relevant experience in GST/Indirect Taxation
Technical Skills
- Strong working knowledge of GST laws and compliance procedures
- Hands-on experience in SAP (preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, reconciliations, data analysis)
