Chartered Accountant

We are looking for a motivated and research-oriented Fresher Chartered Accountant with a strong inclination towards tax laws, judicial precedents, and litigation support. The ideal candidate should possess a solid conceptual understanding of Direct Tax and GST laws, along with hands-on exposure to compliance and audit functions.

Key Responsibilities

1.            Research & Litigation Support (Core Focus)

-              Conduct in-depth research on Direct Tax and Indirect Tax provisions, notifications, circulars, rules, and amendments.

-              Analyse and summarize case laws, advance rulings, appellate orders, and judicial precedents relevant to ongoing litigation matters.

-              Assist in drafting: a) Submissions and replies to notices issued under Income-tax Act and GST laws. b) Legal grounds of appeal, written submissions, rejoinders, and synopsis. c) Technical opinions on DT/IDT issues.

-              Support seniors in litigation strategy, issue identification, and risk assessment.

2.            Direct Tax Compliance & Audit

-              Preparation and review of: TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, etc.). TDS reconciliations, Form 26Q/24Q corrections, and follow-up on defaults

-              Assistance in statutory audits and tax audits, including: Preparation of audit working papers. Clause-wise reporting under Tax Audit Report. Verification of compliance with Income-tax provisions

-              Support in preparation and review of Income-tax returns (individuals, firms, companies).

3.            GST Compliance & Audit

-              Handling GST return filings, including: a) Monthly returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B). b) Annual returns (GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).

-              GST reconciliations: a) Books vs GSTR-3B / GSTR-1. b) ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2A / GSTR-2B.

-              Assistance in: a) GST audits (departmental and internal). b) Data collation, validation, and review for audit submissions. c) Drafting replies to GST notices (ASMT, DRC, RFD, etc.)

4.            Departmental Audit & Review Work

-              Review and validation of data proposed to be submitted before departmental audits, investigations, and scrutiny proceedings.

-              Identification of gaps, inconsistencies, and litigation exposure in client data.

-              Coordinating with clients to obtain explanations, supporting documents, and reconciliations.

Skill Set & Competencies

1.            Technical Skills

-              Strong conceptual understanding of: a) Income-tax Act, 1961. b) GST laws (CGST, SGST, IGST)

-              Working knowledge of: a) TDS provisions and compliances. b) GST return filing and reconciliations. c) Statutory audit and tax audit processes.

2.            Core Competencies

-              Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.

-              Ability to interpret statutes, circulars, and judicial precedents.

-              Good drafting skills for technical and legal submissions.

-              Logical reasoning and issue-based thinking.

-              Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously.

3.            Soft Skills

-              Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-              Willingness to learn and adapt in a litigation-heavy environment.

-              Professional discipline and confidentiality.

-              Ability to work independently as well as in a team.