Indirect Tax Senior Specialist

As an experienced professional in the field of indirect taxation, your key responsibilities will include ensuring timely and accurate compliance and reporting obligations. This involves handling indirect tax returns, reconciliation, assessment, trackers, tax accounting, audit, and notices. You will be expected to collaborate with business team members to align compliance and reporting obligations. Additionally, you will support litigation matters by drafting and representing various show cause notices, appeals, and past litigations related to GST, Excise, VAT/CST, and Service Tax. Your role will also involve tax planning, identifying opportunities, and optimizing efficiency through continuous evaluation and improvement processes. Staying updated on tax reporting changes and compliances, including indirect tax policies, will be crucial. Maintaining supporting records for completed tax compliance and reporting activities is essential to impact future audits positively. Effective communication with external and internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters is vital for achieving desired results and ensuring compliance. Meeting deadlines set by leadership and the business, and proactively addressing instances where deadlines may not be met in a timely manner, are part of your responsibilities. You will participate in strategic continuous improvement initiatives within the organization to achieve financial, process, and talent goals. Additionally, supporting regional projects and identifying key risks and opportunities in the process will be expected from you. In terms of technical knowledge and skills, familiarity with the SAP environment is advantageous. A strong understanding of GST and legacy indirect tax laws and regulations is a must. Experience in computing tax liability, availing tax credits, and filing returns is essential. Knowledge of representing matters before tax authorities, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, and other data tools, as well as strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. The ability to work under time pressure, deliver work independently, and knowledge of Tax engine or determination tools like Vertex are preferred qualifications. Qualifications for this role include over 5 years of experience in indirect taxation, a CA qualification or an equivalent MBA degree. Candidates with a background in a Big accounting firm or a Large Manufacturing MNC have an added advantage. Willingness to travel to different tax offices is expected. Key competencies needed for this position include being action-oriented, customer-focused, driven by ethics and values, and the ability to work independently.,