Taxation Executive (Contractual)

Role: Taxation Executive (Contractual) Engagement Type: Contractor / Consultant Experience Required: Minimum 3–4 years Location: Hybrid/Vadodara Role Overview The Taxation Consultant will be engaged on a contractual basis to provide end-to-end taxation consulting, compliance support, and advisory services to the company.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in Indian taxation laws, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and related statutory compliances, with practical exposure gained from a reputed consulting or professional services firm.

Key Responsibilities

1. Goods and Services Tax (GST) End-to-end GST compliance including: Preparation, review, and filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B reconciliation, GSTR-9/9C). Monthly/quarterly GST reconciliations between books, returns, and portal data. Advisory support on GST applicability, classification, valuation, place of supply, and rate issues. Handling GST notices, departmental queries, audits, and assessments. Support in GST registrations, amendments, refunds, LUT filings, and input tax credit optimisation. Advising on GST implications for contracts, inter-company transactions, and new business initiatives.
2. Direct Taxation (Income Tax & TDS) Compliance and advisory under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Review and filing of TDS/TCS returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, etc.). Advisory on TDS applicability, rates, withholding mechanisms, and exemptions. Handling TDS reconciliations, Form 26Q/24Q corrections, and Form 16/16A issuance. Support in income tax computations, advance tax workings, and return filings (as applicable). Assistance in handling income tax notices, assessments, and correspondence with tax authorities.
3. Tax Advisory & Support Advising management on tax-efficient structures and transactions. Supporting tax positions for audits (statutory, internal, tax audits). Reviewing agreements, invoices, and transactions from a tax risk perspective. Monitoring changes in tax laws, circulars, notifications, and judicial precedents and assessing their impact on the company.
4. Compliance & Documentation Ensuring timely compliance with all statutory tax requirements. Maintaining proper tax documentation, workings, and audit trails. Coordinating with internal finance teams, auditors, and external consultants as required. Engagement Expectations Contractor to work closely with the company’s finance and accounts team. Engagement may be part-time / full-time / project-based depending on business requirements. Expected to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of taxation-related deliverables.

Requirements

Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in Indian taxation. Prior experience with a reputed CA firm / consulting firm / professional services firm is mandatory. Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of GST laws, rules, and return filing. Good understanding of TDS provisions and Income Tax compliance. Skills: Practical, solution-oriented approach to taxation issues.

Ability to work independently in a consulting/contractual setup. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Qualification: CA Inter / CA drop out/ MBA (Finance) / Qualified tax professional (preferred but not mandatory based on experience).