1 Accounting a) Financials: Monthly, quarterly and year-end closings of books of accounts. Preparation of the monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash flows) as per Indian GAAP and differences w.r.t. IFRS/US GAAP. Co-ordination with group and local auditors. b) Processes and Compliances: Maintaining Internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) Preparing and reviewing process notes, Risk control Matrix, test of controls as per guidance note issued by ICAI for India entity. Overseeing the R2R, O2C and assisting in P2P processes. Assisting in Fixed assets accounting Passing monthly entries, maintaining fixed asset register, running depreciation in accounting system, carrying out periodic physical verification of fixed assets. Assisting in documentation and reviews for ISO audits. Tax accounting, GST, and TDS reconciliations Carry out comprehensive GST incidence reviews Plan, develop & implement GST strategies Assist internal/external contacts on GST & technical queries Prepare, file & process refunds Fixed assets management Tally Payroll TDS c) Others: Preparing Balance Sheet and P/L schedules on monthly basis. Posting month end accruals and other entries in Microsoft D365. Maintaining cost plus workings for India entity on monthly basis. Intercompany billing and schedules, cross charges & collection/ settlement along with other related party transactions - Tax computations & periodic settlements. Export trackers, Softex, collections, exchange control related filings on ECB etc. d) MIS / Other reporting Handle special projects and ad hoc reports as requested by Reporting Manager. Assist in implementation of changes / improvements in management information systems for the Company. 2. MONTHLY SEZ COMPLIANCE SUPPORT a. FILING OF MONTHLY STATEMENT / REPORT (MPR) 1) Collation of details and documents necessary for preparing the Monthly Statement / Report. 2) Reviewing the details provided based on the requirements of such Statement / Report. 3) Sample review of identified ledgers for preparation of MPR. 4) Preparation of Statement / Report basis the information shared by the Client. b. FILING OF MONTHLY SERVICE EXPORTS REPORTING FORM (SERF) 1) Liaising with the Client management for collation of information / documents required for preparing SERF. 2) Review of export supply data on test check basis with respect to validation of information to be provided in SERF. 3) Review of export invoices and debit note / credit notes on test check basis. 4) Assisting in preparing the form in the format prescribed by the specified authorities, from time-to-time. c. FILING OF SOFTEX FORM 1) Collation of the details and documents necessary for online generation of SOFTEX form number. 2) Review of the documents / export invoices to examine their adequacy as well as admissibility. 3) Preparing of SOFTEX form along with relevant annexures that are required to be filed with SEZ authorities on government web-portal. 4) Applying for cancellation / revision of the form, if needed, upon cancellation / revision of invoice. 5) Assistance in applying for extension from the RBI in cases where the remittances are not received within 9 months (as per FEMA & regulations thereto). 6) Generation of e-BRCs from the DGFT / AD bank upon receipt of remittances in the bank account and settlement in EDPMS. 7) Assistance in liaising with SEZ authorities in case of any concern / query raised in relation to the SOFTEX forms. Deliverables 1) Online submission of MPR 2) Online submission of SERF 3) Online submission of SOFTEX form 3. ANNUAL SEZ COMPLIANCE SUPPORT a. FILING OF ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT (APR) 1) Collation and review of details and documents necessary for preparing the APR. 2) Sample review of identified ledgers for preparation of APR. 3) Preparing the Report based on the information shared by the Client. 4) Submitting provisional Report on the Government web-portal. 5) Assistance in certification of APR pursuant to reconciliation with audited financial statements. 6) Uploading the APR on the government web-portal and sharing of the acknowledgment along with the base workings for reference purpose. 7) Assistance in liaising with STPI / SEZ authorities in case of any concern / query raised in relation to the APR. Deliverables 1) Online submission of APR (provisional and final) 2) Acknowledgement of submission of CA certified APR before the SEZ authorities. 4. ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING NECESSARY PERMISSIONS FROM SEZ AUTHORITIES a. RENEWAL OF LETTER OF APPROVAL FOR SEZ UNIT 1) Collation and review of details and documents necessary for preparing of the submission before the authorities. 2) Preparation and submission of the application along with relevant supporting on the government portal and relevant authorities. 3) Assistance in liaising with proper officer in order to obtain approval on renewal application. 4) Submission of bond-cum letter of undertaking before the authorities Deliverables 1) Approval on renewal of letter of approval 2) Executed and accepted copy of Bond-cum Letter of undertaking b. ASSISTANCE IN SUBMISSION OF REVISED BLUT 1) Collation and review of details and documents necessary for preparing of the submission before the authorities. 2) Preparation and submission of the application along with relevant supporting on the government portal and relevant authorities. 3) Submission of revised BLUT before the authorities 4) Obtaining acceptance on the executed BLUT from the relevant authorities Deliverables 1) Executed and accepted copy of BLUT. c. OBTAINING NECESSARY APPROVAL FROM UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE (UAC) OF SEZ 1) Collation of necessary information from the internal stakeholders in relation to obtaining necessary approval from UAC as and when required in terms of the provisions of SEZ law (such as changes in Directors, work from home etc.). 2) Drafting and submission of the application before the relevant authorities for consideration of UAC. 3) Presenting the Clients case before the UAC meeting along with Client personnel. Deliverables 1) Approval from UAC 5. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 1) Assistance in APR Monitoring submissions. 2) Assistance in responding to queries/ data requirements raised bv relevant SO/ JDC / DC office. 3) Maintenance of DTA/ import bond registers in requisite formats. 4) Assistance in obtaining GR waiver/ NRC from AD bank for re-export of goods. 5) Assistance in Submission of export related information to RBI (i.e. RBI survey). 6) Assistance in obtaining / renewal of RCMC from EPCES. 7) Submission of information in iComply tool along with evidence. 8) Assistance in obtaining DIC Renewal and Electricity duty exemption certificate from state authorities. 6. NEED BASED SUPPORT 1) Assistance in matters pertaining to the following legislations: Goods and Services Tax Customs Foreign Trade Policy SEZ 2) Undertaking time to time discussions with the Client and giving high level views on the queries raised or support sought by the Client. 3) Assistance in follow up / liaison with tax authorities and advising or drafting reply to deficiency memo / letter / notice issued by the relevant authorities, if required.