Indirect Taxation Manager

Qualification and Experience

• The candidate must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3 to 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience specifically in Indirect Taxation.
• In-depth knowledge of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is essential, including familiarity with GST laws and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools at an advanced level is required.
• Leadership experience is important as the role involves managing a team of six junior indirect tax professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly payment of GST and the timely filing of all associated returns.
• Manage GST audits, assessments, and notices across India.
• Administer filing and receipt of tax refunds under various situations, such as inverted duty structures and exports.
• Maintain compliance with Input Service Distributor (ISD) provisions.
• Optimize the utilization of Input Tax Credit across operations.
• Ensure all indirect tax compliance activities are also completed for company subsidiaries.
• Drive initiatives for process improvements and automation within the indirect tax function.
• Identify opportunities to optimize tax processes and implement best practices.
• Serve as the Indirect Tax (IDT) Centre of Excellence, providing internal advisory support to other business departments.
• Liaise with external consultants and authorities for expert advice and managing litigations.
• Acquire thorough understanding of pre-GST litigations and lead efforts to resolve these issues.

Skills and Competencies

• Practical experience in GST implementation and ongoing compliance.
• Familiarity with indirect tax frameworks predating the GST regime.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Effective team leadership and management capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and MS Office applications.

Reporting and Stakeholder Interaction

• Report directly to the Head of Taxation.
• Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders including teams from Business Finance, Manufacturing Commercial, Sales Commercial, IT, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
• Engage with external GST authorities, as well as consultants and tax experts.

Career Progression

This role offers growth opportunities to specialize further in Indirect Taxation, the option to transition to a Direct Tax function, and potential to lead the tax team in future positions.