Associate Tax Accountant

Designation Executive: Direct & Indirect Tax Function: Taxation

Reporting To AGM – Taxation

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Qualification: CA – Semi Qualified (CA Inter / IPCC cleared.

Experience: 2– 3 years in Tax Compliance (Direct & Indirect Tax)

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Executive – Direct & Indirect Tax to join our Finance & Tax function at our Noida office. The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end tax compliance across direct tax (TDS/TCS) and indirect tax (GST) domains, working closely with the AGM – Tax on monthly filings, deposit management, regulatory returns, and audit support. The role offers significant exposure to a complex multi-entity corporate structure operating in the Indian infrastructure and power sector.

Key Responsibilities

A. Direct Tax – TDS / TCS Compliance:

• Computation, deduction, and timely deposit of TDS across all applicable sections (194A, 194C, 194H, 194I, 194J, 195, etc.) for multiple entities.
• Preparation and filing of quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ) within statutory deadlines on the TRACES / TIN portal.
• Issuance of TDS certificates (Form 16 / 16A) to deductees within prescribed timelines.
• Reconciliation of TDS deducted per books with Form 26AS / AIS and resolution of mismatches.
• Processing and tracking TDS correction statements and responding to TRACES defaults and short-deduction notices.
• Monitoring lower deduction certificates (Form 13) received from vendors and updating SAP accordingly.
• Assistance in preparation of data for TDS assessments and departmental queries.

B. Indirect Tax – GST Compliance:

• Preparation and timely filing of monthly GST returns: GSTR-1 (outward supplies), GSTR-3B (summary return), and GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C (annual return and reconciliation statement).
• Reconciliation of GSTR-2B (auto-drafted ITC) with purchase register / books and flagging mismatches with the procurement team.
• Computation and timely deposit of GST liability (CGST / SGST / IGST / Cess) to avoid interest and penalties.
• Maintenance of Input Tax Credit (ITC) register and ensuring accurate ITC availment and utilisation in compliance with Section 16 / 17 of the CGST Act.
• Monitoring reverse charge mechanism (RCM) applicability and ensuring correct tax deposit and credit availment.
• Handling GST notices, show-cause notices, and departmental correspondence under supervision of AGM – Tax.
• Assistance in preparation of GST audit data, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

C. SAP & Systems:

• Accurate and timely posting of TDS and GST entries in SAP (FICO module) including tax codes, cost centres, and business areas.
• Maintenance of tax master data in SAP: vendor TAN/GSTIN, tax classification, withholding tax codes.
• Running SAP reports for TDS register, GST liability, and ITC ledger for review and reconciliation.
• Coordination with the IT team for SAP tax configuration issues and updates arising from legal amendments.

D. General Compliance & Reporting:

• Maintenance of monthly tax compliance calendar and ensuring zero-default on all due dates (deposit and filing).
• Preparation of monthly tax MIS for review by AGM – Tax covering TDS deposits, GST payments, and return filing status.
• Coordination with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and Big 4 tax advisors for tax-related data requests.
• Tracking of amendments in direct tax and GST law (Finance Acts, CBDT / CBIC circulars, notifications) and flagging impact to AGM – Tax.
• Support in preparation of annual tax provisioning schedules and deferred tax workings.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• CA – Semi Qualified: CA Inter / IPCC (both groups) cleared. CA Final attempt ongoing or planned is acceptable.
• 2to 3 years of hands-on experience in tax compliance in a corporate tax department, CA firm, or Big 4 environment.
• Demonstrated experience in TDS return filing (26Q / 27Q / 24Q) using TRACES / FVU tools independently.
• Demonstrated experience in GST return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9) for companies with multi-state registrations.
• Working knowledge of SAP (FICO / MM module) with ability to post tax entries, generate MIS reports, and maintain master data.
• Sound understanding of TDS provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Sections 192–196D) and GST law under CGST Act, 2017.

Preferred / Good to Have:

• Prior exposure to infrastructure, power, or InvIT / NBFC sector companies.
• Experience in handling TDS assessments or GST departmental audits.
• Awareness of