Associate Director-Indirect Tax

manages and delivers complex indirect tax projects, focusing on GST, Customs, and other related regulations, while also handling client relationships, team leadership, and business development

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Management:

  Develop and maintain strong client relationships, managing expectations and acting as a primary point of contact for indirect tax matters.

• Project Delivery:

  Lead and manage the complete lifecycle of indirect tax engagements, including planning, execution, and final delivery of projects.

• Technical Advisory:

  Provide expert advisory services on indirect tax laws, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), Customs Duty, and Foreign Trade Policy.

• Compliance & Litigation:

  Oversee pan-India indirect tax compliance services, review computations, manage statutory due dates, and represent clients in audits, assessments, and appeals before various authorities.

• Team Leadership:

  Mentor, coach, and performance-manage managers and assistant managers, fostering their technical skills and career development.

• Business Development:

  Proactively identify opportunities to provide additional services, support the development of new service offerings, and contribute to business growth by securing new clients and projects.

• Process Improvement:

  Implement best practices, develop value-added solutions, and help clients implement innovative ways to address their indirect tax needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:

  A deep understanding of Indian indirect tax laws, including GST and Customs, and the ability to apply these to diverse client situations.

• Leadership & Management:

  Proven ability to manage teams, allocate resources, and drive workflow efficiency.

• Client-Facing Skills:

  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to effectively interact with clients and build strong relationships.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and advisory skills to provide insightful solutions to complex client challenges.

• Experience:

  Significant professional experience, preferably in a Big 4 consulting firm, with a track record of managing indirect tax engagements.