Lead GST

Overview

The role involves leading GST compliance and optimization at the unit level, ensuring statutory adherence, managing GST audits, budgets, and refunds while collaborating with legal and cross-functional teams. The candidate will focus on maximizing tax benefits, resolving disputes, and driving process improvements aligned with organizational standards and digitization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan optimized use of GST provisions to minimize duty outflows.
• Develop annual indirect tax budgets factoring production forecasts and tax rates.
• Strategize for optimal Input Tax Credit (ITC) utilization to prevent capital blockage.
• Prepare proactively for GST audits and annual returns.
• Coordinate with GST authorities for timely approvals and authorizations.
• Engage legal advisors for appeals and responses to show-cause notices.
• Ensure swift processing of refund claims within deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve tax-related issues.
• Conduct thorough verification of GST transactions to mitigate non-compliance risks.
• Respond promptly to GST department inquiries.
• Manage refund of coal cess on exports and oversee tax-paid exports with expedited refund handling.
• Address legal disputes with GST authorities effectively.
• Ensure strict conformance with GST and related indirect tax laws, minimizing litigation.
• Maintain compliance with Integrated Management System, Health, Safety, Environment, and security regulations.
• Stay updated on GST law changes, evaluating and implementing their business impact.
• Report GST compliance status, litigation progress, contingent liabilities to leadership and corporate entities.
• Share tax-related data and MIS reports across departments.
• Enhance process efficiencies, promoting automation and digital tools for record maintenance and reporting.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen and green belt activities.
• Uphold housekeeping standards and 5S culture.
• Develop and engage team members, improving performance, technical/behavioral skills, safety awareness, and morale.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional qualifications - CA, CMA, or CS.
• In-depth knowledge of national and international indirect tax laws, including current updates and interpretations.
• Understanding of technical production processes and tax implications at the unit level.
• Familiarity with key commercial laws and accounting procedures impacting tax.
• Strong leadership qualities aligned with organizational competency frameworks.

Additional Information

• This position demands excellent coordination with GST authorities and legal experts, proactive audit preparation, and the ability to handle disputes and refunds efficiently.
• Employee is expected to support digitization and sustainability initiatives within GST operations.
• Focus on both operational excellence and people management to maintain compliance and improve team output.