Assistant Manager- Taxation

Job Details

Role Title Assistant Manager – Taxation

Function / Business Unit Finance

Level Assistant Manager

Location Mumbai, Maharashtra

Reporting To AGM– Taxation.

Direct Reports Individual Contributor (IC Role)

Role Purpose

To ensure timely and accurate compliance with GST regulations, support audits, and provide day-to-day guidance on indirect taxation matters to internal stakeholders, thereby minimizing tax risks and ensuring statutory adherence.

Key Accountabilities

File all types of GST returns accurately and within statutory timelines.

Provide day-to-day GST-related guidance and support to business teams.

Coordinate with external consultants and government departments (GST, Excise, Service Tax).

Draft and submit replies to notices, orders, and other communications from tax authorities.

Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth completion of Statutory, Tax, Cost, and GST audits.

Lead and support GST audit activities, ensuring compliance and documentation.

Execute any other Indirect Taxation (IDT) related tasks as assigned from time to time.

Functional Competencies

Competency Description Proficiency Level

GST Compliance Knowledge of GST laws and ability to ensure timely filings L3

Tax Audit & Assessment Handling audits and responding to tax authorities L3

Regulatory Liaison Coordination with consultants and government departments L2

SAP / ERP Tax Configuration Understanding of tax setup in ERP systems L2

Documentation & Reporting Maintaining accurate records and reports for audits L3

Mandatory Skiils

• Experience: 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Indirect Taxation, with strong exposure to manufacturing processes, preferably within manufacturing or engineering industries.

• Education: B.Com, preferably with a specialization in Taxation.

• Certifications: GST certification preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.

• Mandatory hands-on experience working with SAP ERP systems.

• Strong Excel proficiency for reporting, analysis, and reconciliations.