Assistant Manager - Taxation

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Brand within Dentsu Internationa l : Dentsu India

Location : Mumbai

Job Title : Assistant Manager / Manager - Taxation

Qualifications : Chartered Accountant

Experience : 2-5 Years of relevant work experience is mandatory in taxation.

The role :

We are seeking an Assistant Manager - Taxation with 2–5 years of experience in both Direct and Indirect taxation to join our Finance team in Mumbai. The role involves handling compliance, reporting, audits, and advisory across Direct and Indirect tax areas.

Responsibilities : Direct Taxation -

TDS Compliances on a monthly basis related to monthly payments, filing returns, providing Form 16A, rectification of TDS Defaults, if any.

Payment of Equalisation Levy on a monthly basis and providing certificates to respective vendors.

Preparing Income tax computation for annual return of income and quarterly advance tax workings.

Preparation and filing of the Tax audit report and the transfer pricing audit report.

Providing Data to consultants for assessments, appeals and hearings related to income tax.

Filing of rectification applications against the intimation under section 143(1), 154 order.

Resolving queries on TDS applicability on domestic and foreign transactions.

Compliance with SFT filing within the prescribed due dates.

Preparation of tax packs as required by global.

Indirect Taxation -

Calculation of GST liabilities and matching ledger with reports, reconciling the differences

Filing the applicable GST Returns (GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B) within the prescribed due dates.

Reconciliation of GST Returns with the books of accounts.

Timely accounting and authorization of entries related to payments and utilization of GST.

Preparation of submissions for the departmental audits in relation to GST and Service taxes.

Timely submission for ASMT 10 notices, GSTR 1 vs 3B mismatch notices, GSTR 2A vs 3B notices

Replying to the queries and providing opinions on issues relating to taxability and the availment of Input tax credit.

Drafting reply to show cause notice / summons / enquiry letters pertaining to GST, service tax and representing the clients before the GST Authorities.

Preparation of GSTR 9 and 9C.

Other Responsibilities -

Preparing and submission of month-end checklists - Blackline.

Record tax-related entries on time.

Providing data and reconciliation for statutory audit, group audit, and IFC audit.

Qualifications & Skills :

Chartered Accountant with 2–5 years’ experience in taxation (Direct & Indirect both).

Strong knowledge of tax laws, compliance, and reporting.

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools .

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

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