| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Finance and Accounts |
| Level | Mid level |
| Reports to | Taxation Manager |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 2 to 5 years in GST or indirect tax |
GST Executive job description template
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Job title: GST Executive
Department: Finance and Accounts
Reports to: Taxation Manager
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A GST Executive keeps the company compliant with goods and services tax. They prepare and file GST returns, reconcile input credit, handle e-way bills and answer GST queries from the business. The role reports to the Taxation Manager and matters for every company that bills with GST. A good GST Executive files accurate returns on time, keeps input credit fully claimed and matched, and resolves mismatches before they turn into notices or lost credit.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and file monthly and annual GST returns accurately and on time.
- Reconcile input credit in the returns with purchase records and the portal.
- Follow up with vendors on missing or mismatched invoices for credit.
- Generate and manage e-way bills and e-invoices for outward supplies.
- Check output tax, rates and place of supply on sales invoices.
- Compute and pay the monthly GST liability within due dates.
- Maintain GST records, ledgers and working files for audit.
- Respond to routine GST notices with the manager's guidance.
- Advise the business on the GST treatment of routine transactions.
- Track changes in GST rules and update the filing practice.
Requirements
- B.Com or M.Com
- Strong GST compliance knowledge
- CA Inter is an advantage
- 2 to 5 years in GST or indirect tax
KRAs and KPIs for a GST Executive
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Filing timeliness | All GST returns filed by due dates with no late fee in the year |
| Input credit | Input credit reconciled monthly with mismatches under the agreed limit |
| Payment accuracy | GST liability computed and paid correctly every month |
| e-way bill compliance | All eligible supplies carry valid e-way bills and e-invoices |
| Notice response | GST notices answered within the deadline every time |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: GST portal, e-way bill portal, Advanced Excel, GST software, Tally Prime.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Taxation Manager, Taxation Executive, Senior Accountant
Interview questions for a GST Executive
- Walk me through your monthly GST return process.
- How do you reconcile input credit when vendors file late?
- How do you decide the place of supply for a transaction?
- How do you handle a mismatch found in the input credit statement?
- How do you manage e-way bills for high volume dispatches?
- How do you respond to a GST notice with a short deadline?
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What does a GST Executive do?
A GST Executive keeps the company compliant with goods and services tax. They prepare and file GST returns, reconcile input credit, manage e-way bills and e-invoices, compute and pay the monthly liability and handle routine notices. They advise the business on GST treatment and report to the Taxation Manager.
What is input credit reconciliation in GST?
Input credit reconciliation compares the credit a company claims on purchases with what its vendors have reported on the GST portal. Where they do not match, the company may lose credit until the vendor corrects the filing. Regular reconciliation catches gaps early and protects the company's cash.
What qualifications does a GST Executive need?
Most GST Executive roles ask for a B.Com or M.Com with strong GST compliance knowledge and comfort with the GST portal and Excel. Two to five years in GST or indirect tax is usual. CA Inter or a GST certification is an advantage for handling reconciliations and notices.