This position in India is primarily responsible for assisting the managers in India GST compliances, oversee the preparation, filing, and maintenance of GST returns, as well as ensuring timely payments of GST liabilities. Additionally, stay updated on changes in GST laws and regulations, provide guidance to internal teams on GST matters, and assist in GST audits and assessments. Support in implementation of E-invoicing for VAT and or GST in EU and Middle East region.
What you’ll be doingWhat will your essential responsibilities include?
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and submission of GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9, among others.
- Review GST reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor GST payment schedules and ensure timely remittance of GST liabilities to the government.
- Assist in responding to GST notices, inquiries, and audits from tax authorities.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Country Finance, Reporting, and Legal to ensure GST compliance in business operations and transactions.
- Stay abreast of changes in GST laws, regulations, and compliance requirements in India.
- Conduct periodic GST compliance reviews and audits to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement internal controls and processes to enhance GST compliance and mitigate risks.
- Liaise with external tax advisors, consultants, and government authorities on GST-related matters as necessary.
- Preparation of Indirect tax returns for XL entities- Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) returns, Value Added Tax (VAT) and GST returns, other para-fiscal tax returns, Tax audits.
- Preparing reconciliations for the tax accounts.
- Misc other projects/assignments as needed including tax research (to the extent of ability).
- Support the team in ad-hoc project requests.
You will report to Manager, Tax.What you’ll bringWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
- CA/MBA Finance with relevant years of experience.
- Good MS Excel knowledge.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Organized, methodical, able to deal effectively with multiple priorities and do multitasking.
- Ability to work self-directedly in a fast paced environment.
Desired Skills And Abilities
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Handling assigned work requests in efficient, timely manner.
What we offer
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.
It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
Who we areAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.com
