Manager- Taxation Job in Coastal Marine Construction & Engineering (comacoe)

Position: Manager Taxation

Department: Finance & Accounts

Division: Corporate Finance & Accounts

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 10+ years post-qualification

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (C.A.)

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all aspects of direct and indirect taxation, including GST, Income Tax, TDS, and other regulatory compliance. The role involves representing the organization before tax authorities, managing assessments, returns, and ensuring tax efficiency across all registered entities and sister concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Taxation (GST & Service Tax):

• Manage timely registration, POB amendments, and monthly/annual GST returns across all registered states (currently 9 states and 5 sister concerns).
• Handle GST assessments, appeals, notices, and drafting of replies for all registered entities.
• Ensure accurate GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC-04 filings, and coordinate annual returns (GSTR-9 & 9C) in collaboration with GST auditors.
• Advise on and manage e-way bill generation before movement of goods.
• Conduct test checks of invoices booked in Tally and ensure corrections are made where necessary.
• Analyze and implement ITC reversals (180-day rule), RCM, blocked credits, and make corresponding entries in books and GST returns.

Direct Taxation:

• Supervise and assist subordinates appearing before Income Tax authorities for assessments, appeals, rectifications, and online responses.
• Oversee TDS compliance and assessments, including VAT and SEZ-related tax proceedings.
• Coordinate preparation and timely filing of income tax returns and other related statutory submissions.

General & Strategic Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely compliance with ROC, FLA, and all statutory tax filings (Income Tax, GST, etc.).
• Provide tax advisory to business development (BD) teams for bidding, including issuing necessary CA certifications for tenders.
• Review client invoices to validate tax codes (HSN/SAC), tax rates, and nature of work especially for new projects or exports/zero-rated transactions.
• Continuously respond to and resolve tax-related queries raised by various departments and government bodies.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors for quarterly audits, financial preparation, fixed asset registers, and provisional balance sheets.
• Drive process improvements to minimize recurring tax issues and strengthen compliance systems.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in taxation.
• Strong hands-on experience in GST, Direct Tax, and TDS matters.
• Proven track record of handling scrutiny, assessments, and appearing before tax authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
• Experience in client handling and team management.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian tax laws and evolving compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, Tally, and tax software platforms.