Department: Risk & Compliance
Job Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 1 - 3 Years
Job Summary
SBS Global is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate – Internal Audit & Compliance to support Internal Audit engagements while also assisting clients in indirect tax compliance and advisory assignments. The ideal candidate should have completed Articleship and possess hands-on experience in Internal Audit, GST compliance, GST audits, and tax reconciliations. The role requires analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit
- Assist in planning and execution of internal audit assignments across various industries.
- Evaluate internal controls and identify operational and financial risks.
- Perform walkthroughs, control testing and substantive audit procedures.
- Prepare audit working papers and maintain audit documentation.
- Draft audit observations and support preparation of audit reports.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
- Coordinate with client personnel during audit engagements.
GST
- Prepare and review monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C).
- Perform GST reconciliations between books and GST returns.
- Assist in GST audits and departmental assessments.
- Support clients in responding to GST notices and departmental communications.
- Monitor GST law amendments and evaluate their impact on clients.
- Assist in GST registrations, amendments and LUT applications.
- Support advisory assignments relating to indirect taxation.
Qualifications & Skills
Must Have
- Completed Articleship from a recognized CA Firm.
- 1–3 years of experience in Internal Audit and GST Compliance.
- Good understanding of GST provisions and Internal Audit methodologies.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
Preferred
- CA Inter qualified or pursuing CA.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Tally or Zoho.
- Exposure to GST litigation and assessments.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Professional skepticism
- Client relationship management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- High ethical standards
Work Environment
- Work From Office – Full Time
- Client visits as required.