Senior Executive Accounts-Kadi

Job Description – Sr. Executive – Accounts

Position Details

ParticularDetailsDesignationSr. Executive – AccountsDepartmentFinance & AccountsFunctionAccounts / GST & Indirect TaxationLocationGujarat / South West RegionReporting ToManager / Sr. Manager – Accounts & TaxationExperience4–7 YearsIndustry PreferenceManufacturing / Building Materials / Ceramics / FMCG / Automotive / Other Tax-Compliant Industries

Role Purpose

The Sr. Executive – Accounts will be responsible for managing GST compliance, indirect tax accounting, reconciliations, statutory and tax audit support, GST notices and departmental correspondence, export incentive reconciliation, and periodic GST returns for multiple business entities and locations.

The role requires strong knowledge of GST laws, return filing, GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation, input tax credit, GST audits, annual returns, and coordination with internal teams, auditors, consultants, and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST Compliance & Return Filing

• Prepare and file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B within prescribed timelines.

• Ensure accurate reporting of outward supplies, tax liabilities, input tax credit and other GST-related transactions.

• Prepare GST liability and payment working sheets for various business units/entities.

• Verify GST data with books of accounts, sales registers, purchase registers and other supporting records.

• Ensure timely compliance with applicable GST requirements.

2. GSTR-2A / 2B Reconciliation & ITC

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of GSTR-2A/2B with purchase records and books of accounts.

• Identify discrepancies relating to:

  • Missing invoices

  • Mismatched invoices

  • Incorrect GSTIN

  • Tax amount differences

  • Vendor non-compliance

  • Credit/debit note differences

• Follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders for resolution of discrepancies.

• Monitor eligible and ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) and support accurate ITC claims.

3. GST Audit & Statutory Audit Support

• Prepare GST-related schedules, reconciliations, workings and supporting documents for:

  • Statutory Audit

  • Internal Audit

  • Tax Audit

  • GST Audit

• Provide audit data and explanations to auditors within agreed timelines.

• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for GST transactions.

• Coordinate with Accounts, Commercial, Purchase, Sales and other departments for audit requirements.

4. GST Annual Returns

• Prepare and support filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, wherever applicable.

• Perform annual reconciliation between:

  • Books of Accounts

  • GST Returns

  • GSTR-1

  • GSTR-3B

  • GSTR-2A/2B

  • Financial Statements

• Identify and resolve tax and reporting differences before annual return filing.

5. GST Notices & Departmental Matters

• Handle and coordinate responses to GST notices, queries and departmental communications.

• Compile supporting documents and transaction-level data required for responses.

• Coordinate with tax consultants, auditors and internal stakeholders for GST notice and appeal-related matters.

• Liaise with GST authorities, as required, under the guidance of senior management/consultants.

• Maintain records of notices, responses, hearings and closure status.

6. Export Incentives & Reconciliation

• Review and reconcile Duty Drawback (DBK), export incentives and other applicable export-related benefits.

• Prepare supporting data and documentation for auditors and consultants.

• Track export incentive claims and identify discrepancies requiring corrective action.

7. Invoice & Transaction Compliance

• Monitor and process day-wise invoice cancellation as per business requirements and GST compliance.

• Verify GST applicability and tax treatment on invoices, credit notes and debit notes.

• Ensure proper documentation and accounting treatment of cancelled and amended invoices.

8. Accounts & MIS Support

• Support monthly and periodic closing activities related to GST and indirect taxation.

• Prepare GST-related MIS, reconciliation statements and management reports.

• Assist in identifying tax-related accounting discrepancies and ensure timely rectification.

• Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Purchase, Commercial, Logistics and other departments for transaction-level issues.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GST Act, Rules and compliance requirements.

• Practical experience in GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.

• Strong understanding of GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation and ITC.

• Knowledge of GST notices, assessments and departmental correspondence.

• Understanding of e-Invoicing and e-Way Bill requirements.

• Knowledge of export-related GST compliance and Duty Drawback/export incentives.

• Strong MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and reconciliation techniques.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally or equivalent.

• Ability to analyse large volumes of transaction and tax data.

Functional Competencies

• GST return preparation and filing

• GST reconciliation

• Indirect tax compliance

• Audit coordination

• Tax documentation and record keeping

• Notice and query management

• Vendor reconciliation and follow-up

• Financial data analysis

• Statutory compliance tracking

• MIS and reporting

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and coordination skills

• Ownership and accountability

• Ability to work under tight statutory deadlines

• Strong follow-up and stakeholder management

• Integrity and confidentiality

• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate filing of GST returns

• Accuracy of GST liability and payment calculations

• Timely completion of GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation

• Reduction in unresolved GST discrepancies

• Timely closure of audit requirements

• Timely response to GST notices and departmental queries

• Accuracy and timely completion of GSTR-9/GSTR-9C

• Compliance with statutory deadlines

• Accuracy and completeness of GST documentation

• Timely resolution of vendor-related GST discrepancies

Educational Qualification

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA – Finance or equivalent qualification.

• CA Inter / CMA Inter / GST certification would be an added advantage.

Experience

4–7 years of relevant experience in Accounts, GST, Indirect Taxation or Finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in GST return filing, GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation, ITC reconciliation, GST audits, annual return preparation, GST notices, export incentives and indirect tax compliance. Experience in handling GST activities for multiple entities/locations will be preferred.