Taxation specialist

You will be serving as a Taxation Specialist at Ather, stationed at IBC Knowledge Park in Bengaluru. As part of the Corporate Finance & Accounts team, you will be aligned with the LEAD Taxation department. Your primary responsibilities will include managing the entire indirect tax compliance function for the company in collaboration with external consultants. This involves handling monthly returns, GST reconciliations, and other related tasks. You will also contribute to internal reporting needs, such as book closure activities and supporting auditors during quarterly, interim, and final statutory audits. Additionally, you will assist in the development of ERP systems to facilitate automated processes within the organization. Collaborating with team members and advisors, you will be involved in preparing and submitting essential documentation and data for GST audits, scrutiny, and potential litigation. Your role will also encompass providing support on direct tax matters, including compliance, return filing, tax audits, and scrutiny. Furthermore, you will closely collaborate with the Team LEAD on various tax-related projects, staying updated on GST law changes that may affect the industry and promptly informing the team of significant developments. The ideal candidate should possess a robust understanding of indirect tax legislations such as GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policies. Familiarity with Income tax regulations would be an added advantage. Previous experience in managing indirect tax compliances, GST audits, and litigations, particularly within the manufacturing sector, is preferred. Proficiency in MS tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems, especially SAP, is essential. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making capabilities are crucial. A startup mentality is desired, characterized by self-motivation, adaptability to limited resources, quick learning, attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. The ideal candidate for this role is a certified Chartered Accountant with 0-2 years of experience, preferably with prior exposure to working in Big 4 organizations.,