Senior Accountant / Tax Specialist – GST
Role description
From the employer**Job Overview**
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant
/ Tax Specialist to support the finance team in end-to-end GST refund
management, rigorous document reconciliation, and statutory compliance. The
ideal candidate will play a key role in unlocking accumulated input tax credit,
coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders for monthly
certifications, and ensuring seamless liaison with tax authorities to optimize
company cash flow.
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Monthly GST Filing:**
Prepare and file monthly GST returns (GSTR-1 and
GSTR-3B), perform monthly input tax credit reconciliation with GSTR-2B, assess
eligible and ineligible credit, and complete annual reconciliation (GSTR-9) and
Form GSTR-9C self-certification.
- **End-to-End GSTRefund Management:**
Own the monthly preparation, filing, and tracking
of GST refund applications (such as refund of unutilized ITC under export
without payment of tax, inverted duty structure, or other applicable
categories) via the GST portal.
- **Documentation &Verification:**
Meticulously compile, review, and maintain the
heavy documentation required for refunds, ensuring 100% compliance with
statutory requirements (including matching GSTR-2B/3B, shipping bills/FIRC if
applicable, and vendor invoices).
- **StakeholderCoordination:**
Coordinate with internal teams (Procurement, Legal,
IT, Facilities) and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing
data, or non-compliance holding up credit.
- **Audit &Certification Support:**
Work closely with statutory auditors and
Cost/Chartered Accountants to facilitate monthly/quarterly certifications
required for refund filings.
- **Department Liaison& Representation:**
Draft replies to deficiency memos, show-cause
notices (SCNs), and queries raised by GST authorities. Represent the company
during departmental audits or personal hearings regarding refund claims.
- **Tracking &Reporting:** Maintain a robust dashboard tracking the status of filed refunds,
amounts sanctioned, amounts withheld, and aging analysis of pending credits for
senior management.
**Qualifications& Experience:**
Minimum experience required
- Graduates: 5 - 10
years of experience in accounting, corporate taxation, and core GST refund
processes.
- Strong knowledge of
Indian GST laws, Input Tax Credit (ITC) regulations, and formal refund filing
compliance.
- Proficiency in
NetSuite ERP systems, Oracle, SAP, or Tally Prime, along with advanced Excel
skills.
- Ability to handle
heavy documentation and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced
environment.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving
skills for complex data reconciliation.
**Preferred Skills:**
- Experience in handling communication with GST
department and Refund consultant.
- Experience with Financial reconciliations and
audit support.
- Excellent communication and co-ordination
skills.
Requirements
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