Ca - Accounting & Taxation

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This position will be responsible for preparation and review of Indian AS/ India GAAP Financials and dealing in Direct/ Corporate tax (Income Tax and Withholding Tax workings, Income Tax assessments support, Transfer pricing), along with preparation & review of periodical and annual financial statements, coordination with statutory auditors, Legal Team, monthly closing Accrual of books of account and related activities along with support to AP team in payment batches

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and coordination of Quarterly Advance Tax workings and payment thereof,
- Monthly withholding tax payments, filing of TDS returns, issue of TDS certificates to vendors in Form 16A.
- Assistance in Income tax assessments details and coordination with Tax consultants,
- Support and Review of month end closing activities of Oracle (Primary and Stat books Accounts)
- Expert Knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards Financials and India GAAP as per Schedule-III of Companies Act 2013, and relevant details, coordination with statutory auditors, Tax Audit and related details
- Reconciliation of books of India GAAP with US GAAP accounts.
- Knowledge of ICDS and Inventory management
- Coordination for filing of RBI FLA Returns, Form 15CA, 15CB and ROC Forms and Returns
- Support in data modeling so as to help with preparation of Projections for Merger, future periods and specific need based projections
- Preparation of Intercompany revenue
- Knowledge of GST will an added advantage

SKILLS
- Knowledge of preparation & review of Ind AS & India GAAP Financial statement, schedules, notes to accounts as per Schedule -III, XBRL of Companies Act-2013, Depreciations as per schedule-II of the Act,
- Working Knowledge of Form 3CD (along with Reconciliation of TDS with Form 3CD, Form 3CEB (TP report), Income Tax Return etc
- Proficient in TDS Payment, filing of quarterly returns and issue of Form 16A
- Should have proven experience in preparation of estimates/ budget.
- Should have experience of monthly closing of books (accruals of expenses/ revenue), of account and preparation of monthly financials as well.
- Should be proficient MS Office 2010/ 2016
- Should have Effective interpersonal skills and can present the workings to higher management.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Expert and Multi-task oriented
- Diligent, team player with strong work ethic
- Comfortable with working independently
- Quick learner

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Qualified Chartered account with 3-4 year's of experience in relevant Industry
- Previous experience in Oracle 11i/Oracle R12 is an added advantage
- LI-CN

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