Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day to day Indirect tax compliances in a timely and efficient manner

• GST returns and filing for all states across India and ensure accurate GST input credits are availed in a timely manner

• GST compliance including payment, ECL reconciliations etc.

• Correct accounting and reporting of indirect taxes in the financial statements, prepare and obtain sign on Tax GL reconciliations

• Maintain all records, filing/interacting with Tax Departments, liaise with authorities to facilitate operations by smooth tax management

• GST audits -ensure timely completion with no adverse observations

• Support Direct Tax compliances including filing returns, resolving queries.

• Indirect Tax MIS- compile, maintain and update to ascertain latest tax status and Tax risk management

• Prepare replies in response to any notice/intimation, orders and compile factual details and documents, rectification application and appeals, support assessments and appeal hearings,

• Support litigation management, timely dispute resolution and up to date completion of assessment /appeals

• Develop and maintain Indirect Tax process documentation with necessary internal controls meeting the IFC and SOX requirements

• Provide guidance on Tax matters including new business initiatives and support implementation of efficient processes for Indirect Tax

• Support Statutory and Internal Audits and ensure timely closure/resolution of audit issues and implement agreed recommendations

• Support implementation of new ERP and Other systems meeting indirect tax requirements, automated reporting, collaboratively work with IT for system upgrades, changes, participate in User Acceptance Testing, user documentation etc

• Collaborate with other business teams to deliver cross-functional projects, Indirect Tax projects, finance agenda or perform other duties as assigned or as required.

Qualification Required: Chartered Accountant or CPA (MUST)

Experience Required: 8-15 years post qualification experience in Indirect Tax (MUST), experience of working on SAP System and experience in Direct Tax (Preferable).

Key Competencies/Behaviours Required:

• Experience of leading GST compliances for multiple states for a large corporate.

• Build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders.

• Self-starter, flexible, a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical, detail oriented and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable with tight deadlines and prioritize workload

• Ability to work with hands-on approach

• Demonstrate work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.

• Should be able to download and validate reports from SAP.

• Should be able to work on GST mismatch on monthly basis and close the issue.

• Should be able to verify, validate and e-file GSTR-1, GSTR-6, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C on monthly and yearly basis respectively.

• Should be able to reconcile GST electronic balances with GL Balances as per books.

• Should be able to provide tax related data tom auditors / consultants.

• Should have experience in handling litigations.

• Should be able to identify gaps in SAP implementation v/s reports / data required as per taxation laws.

• Must have good knowledge of MS excel and PowerPoint.

• Must have good communication skills.