Finance Specialist/Taxation

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.

ZS’s Corporate Enterprise Functions operate the firm’s core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication—whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.

Job description :

Primary responsibility would be to lead the GST function for the company. This would include:

• Ensuring timely and accurate routine filings such as Form 3B, GSTR-,1, GSTR 9 & 9C etc.
• Filing for GST refunds, rebate after through checks
• Maintaining reconciliations, litigation/refund tracker
• Ensuring other compliances such as e-invoicing, e way bill generation, amendment in GST certificates etc.
• Proactively identify GST amendments affecting the company and assist in developing tax positions and documentation
• Assisting tax consultants in representation before GST authorities
• Liasioning with tax consultants and internal stakeholder management
• Providing mentorship and guidance to juniors

Other responsibilities may also include supporting the team with the following:

• Ensuring SEZ/ STPI compliances such as softex, APR, MPR filings,etc.
• Co-ordination with CHA to ensure timely import clearances
• Advance tax computations and corporate tax returns preparation and filing
• Support for tax audit including preparation of annexures, TDS reconciliation
• Assisting in Transfer Pricing compliances in terms of details collation, review, working with consultants in transfer pricing study etc.

Qualifications :

• Chartered Accountant with 4-9 years’ of post-qualification experience in taxation with specialization in GST
• Candidates from IT/ITes or consulting industry would be considered with relevant experience in indirect taxation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expertise in GST; Knowledge of SEZ/STPI compliances, corporate tax, transfer pricing, international taxation would be an added advantage.
• Experience of working in SAP or any other ERP environment
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Well versed Microsoft office suite

ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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