Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager GST

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Finance

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes list of The Worlds 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.

https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

1. GST Compliances

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of monthly and annual GST returns like GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C
• Undertake monthly GST reconciliation between Inward Register and 2B to identify mismatches with vendor reporting, follow-up with internal stakeholders to undertake corrective actions and ensure accurate ITC claims within statutory timelines.
• Undertake 3 way reconciliation for Outward Supply (Invoice vs Eway Bill vs IRN)
• Computation of exempt supply reversals and monthly GST liability.
• Reconciling GST balances on GST portal with Accounting Books and passing necessary entries.
• Passing monthly GST set-off and ITC reversal entries.

• Reconciliation of revenues between Financial Statements and GST Returns for Annual Compliances.
• Providing Inward / Outward Register, backup GST working, Vendor GST reconciliations, Invoices and related data support for GST audits.
• Prepare and maintain GST-related documentation, records, and registers for the purpose of GST refunds.
• Liaison with manufacturing units and regional offices for GST matters.

3. Strategic initiatives

• Reconciling ISD vendor invoices with GSTR-6A, Computing ISD distribution and timely filing monthly of GSTR-6.
• Identifying common costs incurred at Head Office and cross charging the same across various GST registrations.
• Drive automation projects with respect to process improvements like Vendor reconciliations, ISD distribution and Outward supply reconciliation and implementation of GST software/ tools.
• Handle matters related to accumulation and liquidation of Input Tax Credit (ITC), including preparing refund applications.
• Provide support in diagnostic reviews of GST compliance, identifying potential issues, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in existing GST processes and documentation.

Who are we looking for

Education:

• Qualified CA

Experience:

• 2-4 Years of experience; preferably having industry experience in FMCG/ pharma

Skills:

• Hands-on experience with GST return filings, reconciliations, and audit notices.
• Proficiency in excel.
• Exposure related to GST software (DigiGST) and SAP.

Whats in it for you

Career Growth

Potential to either grow within the function or move to a finance role in future within GCPL / Godrej Group.

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Uncapped sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.