Taxation- Intern

About Paytm Payments Services LimitedPaytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) operates in the payments ecosystem, supporting online, offline and cross-border payment flows. The Finance – Taxation team works across direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, corporate tax, reconciliations and statutory notices.The intern will support live tax and compliance workflows, with a focus on accuracy, documentation and timely closure across a high-volume payments environment.Role DetailsPosition: Intern – Taxation (Direct & Indirect Tax)Company: Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL)Department: Finance – TaxationReporting to: Head – TaxationLocation: Noida / HybridDuration: 6 months (extendable)Stipend: To be confirmedCA industrial training candidates: WelcomeKey Responsibilities1. GST Compliance and ReconciliationsPrepare data for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B across multiple GSTINs.Reconcile GSTR-2B with books and track input tax credit (ITC) mismatches.Coordinate vendor follow-ups and compute reverse charge mechanism (RCM) liability.2. TDS / TCSReview applicability and rates for vendor payments.Prepare quarterly return data and reconcile records with Form 26AS / <AIS.Support> Form 15CA / 15CB documentation for foreign remittances.3. Cross-Border Tax SupportAssist with withholding-tax and DTAA checks on payments to overseas <vendors.Support> related GST and RCM treatment.4. Corporate Tax- Support advance-tax workings, tax-audit schedules, return-filing data and year-end tax provisioning.5. Notices and Litigation SupportTrack notices on the Income Tax and GST portals.Compile supporting data and documents, including matters arising from the offline merchant business transfer.Assist in drafting responses.6. Payments Data ReconciliationReconcile high-volume merchant settlement data with relevant GST and TDS records.Investigate differences and maintain supporting documentation.7. MIS and Process ImprovementMaintain compliance trackers and reconciliation MIS.Improve Excel / Google Sheets workflows and support process automation.Eligibility CriteriaCA Intermediate (both groups cleared), currently pursuing articleship or eligible for industrial training; <orB.Com> / <M.Com> with a strong foundation in taxation.Working knowledge of GST law, TDS provisions and the Income-tax Act, 2025.Skills RequiredStrong Excel / Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP and SUMIFS.Ability to handle large datasets with high accuracy.Comfort working with GST and Income Tax portals.Clear written communication and organised documentation skills.Good to have: Google Apps Script, Python or Power Query, along with exposure to fintech, payment aggregators or BFSI taxation.What You Will GainPractical exposure to taxation in a regulated fintech and payments environment.Experience with multi-GSTIN, cross-border and high-volume compliance.Hands-on involvement in reconciliations, compliance trackers and notice workflows.Performance-based extension / pre-placement opportunity (PPO), subject to company policy.