Job Title:
Assistant Manager / Manager
–
Indirect Tax
Job Level:
Mid - Level.
Report to:
Manager / Senior Manager.
Department:
Finance / Taxation.
Organization:
Airpay Payment Services Pvt. Ltd (
https://www.airpay.co.in/
)
Location:
Mumbai.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager/Manager – Indirect Tax will be responsible for managing end‑to‑end Indirect Tax compliance, including GST returns, reconciliations, audits, refund applications, notices, and advisory. This role requires strong expertise in GST law, interpretation of indirect tax rules, and timely response to departmental queries and notices. Maintaining a robust compliance tracker is essential to ensure adherence to all statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
GST Compliance
Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual
GST returns
, including:
GSTR-1
GSTR‑3B
GSTR‑2B reconciliations
GSTR‑9 / GSTR‑9C
Ensure correct tax classifications (HSN/SAC), place of supply rules, and tax rate application.
Manage vendor GST compliance—reconcile 2A/2B, follow up for mismatches, resolve ITC issues.
Ensure timely payment of GST liability through cash/ITC.
2. GST Reconciliations & Controls
Perform monthly reconciliations between:
Books vs. GSTR‑1
Books vs. GSTR‑3B
Books vs. GSTR‑2B
Identify gaps, discrepancies, and rectify them within statutory timelines.
Support the preparation of data for statutory/internal audits.
3. Handling GST Notices, Audits & Assessments
Draft timely replies
to all notices, queries, show‑cause notices (SCNs), and audit observations, such as:
ASMT‑10, ASMT‑11
DRC‑01A, DRC‑01, DRC‑02
DRC‑03 voluntary payments
GST audit inquiries
Prepare supporting documents, reconciliations, and legal referencing for proceedings.
Coordinate with consultants and represent the company in departmental hearings (where permitted).
4. Refunds & Vendor Management
Manage GST refund applications (export of services, inverted duty structure, etc.).
Track refund status, address queries from GST authorities.
Ensure vendor invoices meet GST requirements to claim eligible ITC.
5. Indirect Tax Advisory
Advise internal stakeholders on GST implications for:
New business models
Pricing and tax positioning
Cross‑border transactions
Fintech transactional structures
Evaluate notifications, circulars, advance rulings, and judicial developments.
Support tax‑efficient structuring while maintaining compliance.
6. Compliance Tracker Management
Develop and maintain a
comprehensive GST compliance tracker
covering:
Monthly, quarterly, annual return due dates
ITC reversals, reconciliations, and deadlines
Amendments, rectifications, departmental submissions
Notice reply timelines and escalation mechanisms
Ensure proactive compliance, timely reminders, and MIS reporting.
7. Cross‑Functional & Audit Support
Liaise with finance, legal, operations, and business teams for GST validation.
Support statutory audit, internal audit, and tax audit requirements related to GST.
Maintain proper documentation and SOPs for GST processes.
Required Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Inter.
Master of Commerce (M.Com) with strong, hands‑on experience in Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance and related filings.
Required Skills:
Strong knowledge of
GST laws
, rules, notifications, and portal functionalities.
6+ Years of hands‑on experience in GST returns, reconciliations, audits, and notices.
Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
Proficiency in Excel and Tally Prime.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.
Structured approach to maintaining compliance trackers.
Preferred Industry Experience:
Experience in indirect tax compliance within large corporates or consulting firms.
Exposure to
FinTech industry
, including:
Payments and wallet companies
Lending/credit‑tech
NBFC‑ Fin Techs
Digital banking platforms
Marketplaces and aggregator platforms
Understanding of indirect tax complexities related to digital services, intermediary rules, cross‑border supplies, and FinTech technology transactions.
