Chartered Accountant

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for managing all taxation-related matters for the logistics company, ensuring compliance with direct and indirect tax laws, timely filing of returns, handling audits, and supporting financial planning and reporting activities. The role requires strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and corporate tax, along with an understanding of logistics sector transactions such as freight, warehousing, and transportation billing.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Tax Compliance & Filings

Prepare, review, and file

GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9)

and reconcile with books.

Manage

TDS / TCS compliance , including deduction, payment, and return filing.

Support

income tax return

preparation and coordinate with auditors for assessments.

Ensure

timely payment

of all tax liabilities and maintain accurate tax records.

2. Audit & Assessment

Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors for audit requirements.

Handle

GST audits, departmental queries, and notices

from tax authorities.

Assist in preparation of replies, documentation, and data for tax assessments.

3. Reconciliations & Reporting

Perform

tax reconciliations

(books vs returns) on a monthly basis.

Analyze

input tax credit (ITC)

eligibility and ensure proper utilization.

Provide

tax reports

and analysis to management for financial planning.

4. Advisory & Process Improvement

Advise the finance team on

tax implications

of business transactions in logistics (freight billing, inter-state movement, warehousing, etc.).

Monitor changes in tax laws and implement required process updates.

Support automation of tax-related workflows and maintain compliance accuracy.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education :

CA is Must

Experience :

3–6 years of relevant experience in taxation, preferably in the logistics or service industry.

Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of

GST, TDS, and Income Tax

laws.

Proficiency in

MS Excel, Tally, SAP, or any ERP

system.

Understanding of

logistics billing and inter-branch transactions.

Soft Skills :

Attention to detail and analytical mindset.

Strong communication and coordination abilities.

Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Preferred :

Experience handling multi-state GST registrations.

Prior exposure to logistics operations such as freight, warehousing, and fleet management.