Lead - Indirect Tax (GST)

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced
• Senior Manager – Indirect Tax (GST)
• to lead and manage the organisation’s indirect tax function. The role will be responsible for
• GST compliance, litigation management, tax advisory, and process optimization
• while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. GST Compliance & Filings

• Oversee preparation and filing of
• GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C)
• .
• Ensure accurate
• GST reconciliation including GSTR-2B vs purchase register and sales reconciliation
• .

Monitor

• input tax credit (ITC)
• eligibility and ensure optimal utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with
• E-invoicing and E-way bill regulations
• .

1. GST Assessments, Notices & Litigation

Handle

• GST notices, audits, assessments, and departmental queries
• .
• Draft responses and represent the company before
• GST authorities and consultants
• where required.
• Manage litigation matters and coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsels.

1. Tax Advisory & Business Support

Provide

• GST advisory support
• to internal stakeholders across finance, procurement, projects, and commercial teams.

Evaluate

• tax implications on contracts, vendor arrangements, and business transactions
• .
• Guide business teams on
• structuring transactions for tax efficiency and compliance
• .

1. Process Controls & Compliance Management

• Establish and strengthen
• internal controls for GST compliance and reporting
• .

Ensure

• periodic reconciliations and compliance reviews
• .

Support

• internal and statutory audits
• related to indirect tax matters.

1. Regulatory Updates

Track

• changes in GST laws, notifications, and circulars
• and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
• Implement necessary
• process changes to ensure compliance with evolving regulations
• .

1. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the
• indirect tax team
• and coordinate with finance and accounting teams across locations.

Qualification

• CA / MBA (Finance) / with specialization in Taxation
• .
• Strong knowledge of
• GST law, rules, and compliance procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of
• GST compliance and litigation
• .

Experience in

• handling GST assessments and notices
• .
• Ability to work closely with
• business teams and external consultants
• .
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in

• ERP systems and GST compliance tools
• .

Preferred Experience

Experience in

• EPC, infrastructure, manufacturing, or renewable energy sector
• will be an advantage.

Exposure to

• multi-state GST compliance
• .