Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxation

Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxation

Functional Reporting

Administrative Reporting

Location

Role Purpose

Ensure tax compliance, control over on-going tax cases for all entities and ensure efficient closure.

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

Financial

      Ensure accurate and timely filing of TDS, GST, and Income Tax audits/returns along with timely payment of statutory dues.

      Prepare and finalize tax workings, reconciliations, and submissions for statutory audits and assessments.

      Handle transfer pricing documentation and compliance, including intercompany transactions and filings.

      Support effective tax planning and control to reduce risk of penalties, interest, or additional tax outflows.

Customer

      Draft and submit responses to tax authorities, including replies to Show Cause Notices and appeals.

      Represent the company in assessments, personal hearings, and appellate proceedings before judicial authorities.

      Collaborate with external consultants, counsel, and tax authorities to manage assessments, litigations, and compliance requirements.

      Maintain positive engagement with regulatory authorities by ensuring accurate, complete, and timely submissions.

Process

      Maintain and update trackers for Direct & Indirect Tax compliance, assessments, refunds, appeals, and litigations.

      Coordinate handling of assessments, audits, and tax litigations to ensure efficient closure in favor of the company.

      Prepare case briefings and collate supporting documents for discussions with external consultants/counsel.

      Monitor regulatory updates, assess their impact on business operations, and ensure internal processes reflect compliance requirements.

      Drive process improvements and leverage technology/tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of the tax function.

People

      Provide day-to-day advisory support to business teams on Direct & Indirect Tax matters.

      Build internal awareness on tax compliance requirements, regulatory changes, and implications for business functions.

      Continuously update self and team on Direct & Indirect Tax laws and emerging regulatory requirements to ensure organizational readiness.

Key Interactions

Internal

      All Departments - Resolution of business queries and cordinating for closure of tax issues

External

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Key Dimensions

Team

      Direct Reports :NA

Role Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

      CA/ CMA

Experience (Type & Nature)

CA with 4-6 years working experience in Income Tax/ GST in consultancy / Industry environment

Functional Competencies

      Proficient in MS office (Excel, word, PPT)

      SAP knowledge is must

      Should have good command over language and excellent drafting / communication skills

Behavioural Competencies

      Zydus Neev Behavioural Competency Framework