Indirect and Direct Taxation

Key Responsibilities

1. Indirect Tax Litigation

• Represent the company before GST, Customs authorities, appellate forums, and other statutory bodies.
• Draft responses to Show Cause Notices, audit objections, and departmental communications under GST and Customs laws.
• Coordinate with external consultants and legal counsels for litigation strategy, appeals, and hearings.
• Maintain a comprehensive litigation tracker with timelines, hearing dates, and case summaries.

2. GST Audit and Compliance

• Assist in handling GST departmental and statutory audits.
• Prepare and review annual returns (GSTR-9) and reconciliation statements (GSTR-9C).
• Perform reconciliations between books, returns, turnover, and audit schedules.
• Resolve audit objections and ensure timely closure of audit-related issues.

3. Customs Compliance & Export Incentives

• Manage documentation and processing of export incentives (RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, IGST refunds).
• Ensure compliance under FTP schemes like EPCG and Advance Authorization.
• Liaise with DGFT and customs officials for document submission and license closure.
• Maintain a database and filing system for customs documents to ensure audit readiness.

4. Regulatory Updates & Implementation

• Track and analyze latest GST notifications, circulars, rulings, and judgments.
• Evaluate indirect tax implications of business transactions and contracts.
• Support implementation of changes in business processes in line with GST regulations.

5. Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file ETR workings and supporting documentation.
• Review Advance Tax workings and ensure timely payments.
• File TDS & TCS returns, including monthly/quarterly compliance and corrections.
• Manage ITR filing for domestic and overseas entities, including EY coordination.
• Prepare Deferred Tax calculations and perform 26AS reconciliations.
• Support Tax Audit activities including Form 3CD preparation and auditor coordination.
• Finalize GL reconciliations and tax-related balances.

6. Transfer Pricing & International Taxation

• Assist in Transfer Pricing compliance including Form 3CEB and TP reports.
• File Master File and Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting.
• Manage ITR & TP compliance for overseas entities with consultants and internal teams.

7. Litigation & Assessments

• Handle income tax litigations, assessments, appeals, and departmental notices.
• Liaise with consultants, legal/compliance teams, and government authorities.

8. Audit Support

• Prepare statutory and tax audit schedules and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely audit closure.

9. Automation & Process Improvement

• Drive automation in tax processes including TDS, reconciliations, reporting, and filings.
• Support implementation of technology solutions for improved compliance and efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

  with

  810 years of post-qualification experience

  .

• Mandatory experience in the manufacturing sector

  , with hands-on exposure to both

  Direct and Indirect Taxation

  .
• Strong understanding of the

  Income Tax Act

  ,

  GST laws

  ,

  Transfer Pricing

  , and

  International Tax regulations

  .
• Proficient in

  SAP

  ,

  Microsoft Excel

  , and tax compliance tools.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex tax matters independently.

Share your CV at shrutika.mhamunkar@knorr-bremse.com