Compliance Officer Intern

**Job Role : Compliance Officer Intern**
- **Location**:_Nerul, Navi Mumbai (On-site)_
- **Duration**:_3 Months_
- **Type**:_Full-Time Internship_
- **Stipend**:_₹5,000 - ₹7,000 per month_

**About Us**:
At **LawCrust**, we are more than just a legal consulting firm—we are a trusted partner for businesses navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape of India and beyond. Headquartered in **Navi Mumbai**, we specialize in delivering tailor-made legal, financial, and compliance solutions to startups, SMEs, and large corporations across various industries.

Our team of passionate legal professionals, consultants, and compliance experts work together to ensure our clients remain protected, proactive, and positioned for sustainable growth. From litigation support and corporate advisory to tax compliance and risk management, we believe in combining legal precision with business practicality.

At LawCrust, learning is constant, innovation is encouraged, and every team member is empowered to make a real impact. We don’t just consult—we collaborate, strategize, and transform how businesses experience legal and compliance services.

**About the Role**:
Are you someone who finds excitement in numbers, rules, and the ever-evolving world of tax regulations? Do you believe compliance isn't just a task but a strategic pillar of a company’s success? Then this internship is made for you.

As a **Compliance Officer Intern** at LawCrust, you will be immersed in the real-world workings of **Indian tax laws**, particularly focusing on **GST filing** and **TDS payment processes**. Under the guidance of our seasoned compliance professionals, you’ll not only get to understand the theory behind the rules but also engage in the actual practice—contributing to live client work, attending internal training sessions, and assisting in compliance planning and execution.

This role offers a unique opportunity for you to experience how legal consulting firms operate from the inside out. You will interact with cross-functional teams, learn the nuances of regulatory reporting, and understand the role of compliance in mitigating business risk. It’s not just an internship—it’s a stepping stone into the world of financial law, tax, and corporate governance.

By the end of the internship, you will have gained:

- A clear understanding of **GST & TDS frameworks**:

- Practical skills in using compliance and accounting tools
- Experience in managing timelines, documentation, and reporting
- Insights into client servicing and advisory responsibilities

Whether you’re aiming for a career in legal compliance, taxation, or corporate law, this role provides the perfect foundation to build upon.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As a **Compliance Officer Intern**, you will be actively involved in a wide range of compliance tasks that are essential to the day-to-day operations of our finance and legal departments. You’ll work closely with senior professionals to ensure our clients meet all necessary legal and regulatory obligations. Your key responsibilities will include:
**1. GST Filing Support**
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual **GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.)** for multiple clients.
- Verify sales and purchase data, reconcile with GSTR-2A/2B, and ensure accurate input tax credit claims.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to gather necessary invoices, bills, and transaction records for GST computation.
- Help identify discrepancies or mismatches in returns and assist in their resolution.

**2. TDS Payment and Reporting**
- Assist in the calculation and timely payment of **Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)** across various sections such as 194C, 194J, etc.
- Help maintain TDS challan records and ensure monthly payments are filed within prescribed due dates.
- Support the quarterly filing of **TDS returns (Form 26Q, 24Q, etc.)** and coordinate with clients for required details.
- Assist in the generation and distribution of **TDS certificates (Form 16/16A)**.

**3. Document Management & Compliance Recordkeeping**
- Maintain organized digital and physical records of all compliance filings, returns, challans, and related correspondence.
- Assist in compiling documents required for audits, assessments, and internal reviews.
- Ensure accurate archiving of client compliance histories for easy retrieval and reference.

**4. Regulatory Research & Updates**
- Stay up-to-date with the latest changes and updates in **GST, TDS, and other financial compliance regulations**.
- Summarize key changes and help communicate relevant updates to internal teams and clients in a clear, easy-to-understand format.

**5. Cross-functional Collaboration**
- Work closely with the legal, finance, and client servicing teams to ensure end-to-end compliance on projects.
- Participate in internal training sessions, discussions, and compliance planning meetings.
- Support ad-hoc requests related to audits, government notices, or other regulatory events.

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