To lead and oversee GST and TDS reconciliation, compliance, and reporting processes by ensuring accuracy of financial data, maximizing eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC), ensuring correct TDS deductions, and driving timely resolution of discrepancies through strong stakeholder collaboration and robust controls.
Key Responsibilities
1. GST Reconciliation & Compliance Oversight
- Own end-to-end GSTR-2B vs Purchase Register / GL reconciliation across entities.
- Review GSTR-3B vs Books reconciliation to ensure accurate tax reporting.
- Ensure maximum ITC utilization while maintaining compliance with GST laws.
- Monitor ineligible/blocked ITC and drive corrective actions.
Ensure adherence to statutory timelines and audit requirements.
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2. TDS Compliance & Reconciliation
- Oversee TDS reconciliation (Books vs Returns – 26Q/24Q) and ensure accuracy.
- Review correctness of TDS deduction, rates, thresholds, and applicability .
- Ensure timely deposit of TDS and filing of returns as per regulatory timelines.
- Monitor TDS mismatches, short deductions, and defaults , and drive resolution.
- Coordinate for issuance of Form 16/16A and handling TDS-related queries.
3. Invoice Review & Tax Validation Controls
- Establish controls for GST and TDS validation on vendor invoices .
- Ensure accuracy of GSTIN, PAN, tax codes, place of supply, and withholding tax applicability .
- Oversee correct accounting and tax mapping in ERP (SAP or equivalent).
Drive standardization and quality improvement in invoice processing.
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4. Exception Management & Resolution Governance
- Review and monitor resolution of GST and TDS mismatches , including:
- Missing invoices in GSTR-2B
- GSTIN / PAN mismatches
- Incorrect tax deductions or classifications
- Value differences and document inconsistencies
- TDS short/non-deduction or incorrect section mapping
- Escalate critical issues impacting compliance or financial exposure.
Ensure closure of long-pending and high-risk reconciliation items.
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5. Stakeholder Management & Coordination
- Act as a single point of contact for GST and TDS matters across plants and SSC.
- Collaborate with plant finance, procurement, HR/payroll (for TDS), and IT teams .
- Engage with vendors for tax-related discrepancies and compliance alignment .
Support tax authorities’ queries, audits, and assessments.
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6. Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive improvements in GST and TDS reconciliation processes .
- Identify and implement automation/RPA opportunities .
- Standardize processes and strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks .
Reduce manual intervention and improve turnaround time for reconciliations.
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7. Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and mentor a team handling GST and TDS activities.
- Review team outputs and guide on complex tax scenarios.
- Build team capability on tax updates, regulatory changes, and system enhancements .
Drive productivity, quality, and performance management.
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8. Reporting, Audit & Governance
- Review dashboards and trackers for GST ITC, TDS compliance, and open issues .
- Present insights on tax risks, exposures, and reconciliation status to leadership.
- Ensure readiness for internal audits, statutory audits, and tax assessments .
Maintain strong documentation and audit trails.
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Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of GST laws, ITC eligibility, and reconciliation processes
- Good understanding of TDS provisions, sections, and compliance requirements
- Expertise in Accounts Payable and vendor accounting
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP FI/MM preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience in high-volume environments
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Effective stakeholder and team management skills
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Qualification : CA Inter (Preferred)/MBA
Experience : 5–10 years in Accounts Payable / GST Reconciliation with team handling exposure
