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Associate Accountant - GST/WHT Filling

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Associate Accountant - GST/WHT Filling

Cochin, India

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Associate Accountant - GST/WHT Filling

Overview The (India Finance ) team is looking for an Associate Accountant to drive our customer experience strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset. Should be capable to handle responsibilities related to direct and indirect tax compliance activities of Indian companies.

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Role Description:
1. Preparation of working papers for filing of WHT returns and GST returns.
2. Technical knowledge of tax filings and ensuring the filings ( monthly, quarterly and yearly) are done before deadlines.
3. Be the point of contact for all tax matters and liase with Tax vendors and Internal Tax team
4. Book keeping as per the Indian accounting standards
5. Tracking / escalating the issues or concerns in respect of entries posted by the Global Business Service Center (GBSC) and ensuring smooth month end close activities.
6. Tracking of sub payer GST matters like ensuring the invoices are reflecting in 2A (GST portal), follow up with the sub payer for correct invoices thereby enhancing the tax credit utilization.
7. Assistance in preparation of required files for statutory audit purposes.
8. Perform ad-hoc activities as per requirements such as setting up trackers, depreciation computation etc.

All About You
• Education/Certification: Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance or CA intern or CA Article ship
• Prior relevant experience in the field of GST and WHT filings.
• Good knowledge of accounting concepts especially in respect of tax entries and entries required by statues.
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of MS Office applications. Intermediate knowledge of SAP or Oracle also preferred.
• Be a strong, confident, and exacting writer and speaker, able to communicate your vision and roadmap effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders
• Be skilled at explaining technical problems succinctly and clearly
• Always look for potential solutions to solve problems

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

  • Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Client-provided location(s): Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-234717
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program