Tax Manager - Chartered Accountant (CA

Job Description for Manager Taxation (Chartered Accountant):

Responsibilities:

1. Invoicing & Accounts Receivable:
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
- Monitor invoice delivery to customers.
- Take appropriate escalations to minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
- Maintain proper record keeping and compliance.

2. Accounts Payable:
- Ensure timely capture of all invoices in the system.
- Monitor statutory payments through a checklist and ensure timely payment.
- Verify and create accounts payable with proper accounting classification.
- Adhere to approved procedures.

3. Payroll:
- Process payroll accurately and in a controlled environment.
- Handle statutory dues such as PF, ESI, Profession Tax, and TDS.
- Ensure proper treatment of dues and timely filing of returns and remittances.

4. Taxation:
- Stay updated with relevant tax laws.
- Manage direct taxes, including effective tax rate, tax concessions, estimation of tax liability, and advance tax payments.
- Gather and compile inputs for tax audits, complete tax audit reports, and file tax returns.
- Maintain organized documentation for queries, assessments, and refunds.

5. Statutory Compliance:
- Ensure timely completion of statutory compliance requirements like GST, MEIS, Roadtep, Duty Draw Back, TDS, Advance Tax, TCS, etc.
- Establish processes for indirect tax compliance and monitor input credits.

6. Financial Reporting:
- Establish proper accounting methods and procedures to comply with regulations and GAAP.
- Prepare reliable financial information for reporting and statutory compliances.
- Coordinate with auditors for statutory and tax audits.
- Provide primary data for analytical purposes and performance evaluation.

7. Budgets & Performance Reviews:
- Analyze actual performance against the budget on a monthly basis.
- Conduct performance reviews and identify corrective measures.
- Monitor and adapt the organization to desired changes.

8. Cost Monitoring:
- Estimate costs for internal infrastructure projects and obtain approvals.
- Monitor project execution costs and timelines.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset records for internal projects.

9. Cash & Bank Operations:
- Prepare and submit financial forecasts to lending institutions.
- Monitor day-to-day banking operations and optimize utilization of limits.

10. Other Responsibilities:
- Implement ERP system.
- Handle legal matters associated with the company.
- Assist in preparing year-end books for audit.
- Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts.
- Assist in reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Perform basic office management duties as requested.

Requirements:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
- Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Prior experience in managerial or supervisory roles preferred