Industrial Trainee, Indirect Taxation

About the Role

• Industrial Trainee role within the Group Taxation team.
• Part of the ICAI-mandated training programme.
• Opportunity for hands-on experience in indirect taxation.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Taxation (GST Compliance, Return Filing & Reconciliation)

• Assist in the preparation and filing of periodic GST returns (e.g., GSTR-1, GSTR-3B).
• Assist with GST workings, tax payment calculations, and compliance schedules.
• Reconcile purchase registers, GSTR-2B, and books of accounts to identify ITC mismatches, ineligible credits, and pending reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal teams for resolution of identified mismatches.
• Analyze transactions for input tax credit eligibility, applicable tax rates, and appropriate GST treatment, including inter-company transactions.
• Support the review of tax invoices, debit notes, credit notes, and other supporting documentation for compliance with GST provisions.
• Track statutory due dates, maintain GST compliance calendars, and ensure timely completion of filings and related compliances.

Indirect Taxation (GST Advisory, Litigation & Reporting)

• Research GST provisions, notifications, circulars, and relevant case laws to support tax analysis and advisory matters.
• Assist in collating information and documentation for GST notices, departmental queries, assessments, and litigation matters.
• Support the preparation of draft responses and submissions for review.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and legal teams on ongoing matters.
• Maintain trackers for notices, assessments, hearings, and pending litigation.
• Maintain GST reconciliation files and supporting records.
• Assist in preparing MIS reports covering compliance status, ITC reconciliations, pending matters, and statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal finance teams, statutory auditors, and external consultants to facilitate tax-related reporting, audits, and documentation.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Help maintain internal tax trackers and calendars.
• Ensure timely execution of filings.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and legal teams for reporting purposes.
• Prepare MIS reports for the tax team covering pending assessments, returns filed, and due dates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of GST laws, rules, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with GST returns, input tax credit (ITC), tax reconciliations, and statutory filings.
• Understanding of GST invoicing, transaction classification, and documentation requirements.