Indirect Tax Manager

About the Role

The role holder is responsible for supporting and ensuring the organizations compliance with GST & Customs laws and other indirect tax compliance, planning, and strategy. The role involves ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, handling GST and other indirect tax filings. The role involves executing GST filings, managing tax audits, providing advisory services on tax implications for business transactions, getting foreign trade policy (FTP) based tax incentives, refunds and other export benefits to the Company, supporting for any Customs law related litigations and ensuring alignment with applicable GST and other indirect tax laws & FTP. The role holder will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize tax efficiency, support business growth, and mitigate tax risks. This role is integral in ensuring that the company's operations are compliant and tax-efficient within the dynamic GST,Customs, other indirect tax and FTP landscape.

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely GST, Customs and other indirect tax (IDT) and FTP based filings, returns, and reconciliations.
• Provide GST, Customs, other IDT and FTP based advice on transactions, contracts, and supply chain activities.
• Maintain organized records for GST, Customs, other IDT and FTP based filings, audits, and assessments
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to GST, Customs, other IDT and FTP non-compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with other teams to ensure seamless GST,Customs and other IDT and FTP based processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for accurate GST filings and returns.
• Collaborate with Legal and Business teams to evaluate GST, other IDT and FTP based impact on business deals.
• Organize and maintain records for all GST, other IDT and FTP related filings and audits.
• Regularly review business activities to flag potential GST, other IDT and FTP based issues.
• Attend workshops and seminars to stay current on evolving GST, other IDT and FTP based regulations.

Preferred candidate profile

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / CS / LLB with 2-3 years of experience in GST, other IDT and FTP compliance, preferably in a commercial or business-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of GST, other IDT and FTP laws, regulations, and their impact on business transactions.
• Certification in GST or Indirect Taxation (preferred).