ASSISTANT MANAGER - TAXATION

PRIME FUNCTION

To ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of GST and Direct Tax activities, with primary responsibility for GST compliance, reconciliations, input tax credit management, tax accounting, notices, assessments and departmental proceedings. The role is responsible for reviewing tax treatment in SAP and accounting transactions, coordinating with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants and tax authorities, and strengthening tax controls to minimize compliance risks and ensure adherence to applicable statutory requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Specifications / Competencies

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, Taxation or related field.

• CA Inter / M.Com / MBA Finance will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in GST/Indirect Tax, preferably in manufacturing, automotive or engineering industries.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of GST compliance, returns, reconciliations, ITC, RCM and GST notices.

• Working knowledge of Direct Tax, TDS and tax accounting.

• SAP knowledge, particularly tax codes and accounting transactions; proficiency in MS Excel.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ownership, accountability and ability to work independently.

• Effective communication, coordination and follow-up.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and resolve issues.

• Adaptability to changes in tax laws and business processes.

AUTHORITY

• Obtain relevant documents, data and clarifications from internal departments for GST and assigned Direct Tax activities.

• Review GST reconciliations, tax workings, supporting documents and accounting entries within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

• Raise discrepancies and seek corrections in tax codes, accounting entries and supporting documentation through the established approval process.

• Coordinate with internal teams, auditors and tax consultants for resolution of tax-related issues.

• Recommend corrective actions for tax compliance gaps, potential exposures and process deficiencies.

• Escalate material tax risks, notices, demands, unresolved discrepancies and potential non-compliances to the reporting manager.

• Prepare and coordinate statutory submissions and departmental responses, subject to the applicable review and approval matrix.

• Exercise all responsibilities within the organization's delegation of authority and applicable statutory requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

A. Educational Qualification

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.

• CA Inter, M.Com or MBA in Finance will be an added advantage.

B. Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in GST/Indirect Tax, preferably in a manufacturing, automotive, engineering or large corporate environment.

• Strong practical experience in GST compliance, reconciliations, ITC review, tax accounting and handling departmental queries.

• Candidates with strong practical GST experience may be considered based on relevant exposure and demonstrated capability.

C. Technical Competencies

• Sound knowledge of GST laws, rules, notifications, returns and compliance requirements.

• Practical experience in GST reconciliations, ITC eligibility, reversals, RCM and refund documentation.

• Understanding of GST notices, departmental audits, assessments and litigation support.

• Working knowledge of Direct Tax and TDS-related reconciliations and documentation.

• Good understanding of SAP tax codes, tax accounting and relevant procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and preparation of reconciliations, tax workings and compliance reports.

D. Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ownership and accountability for assigned compliances and deliverables.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Effective coordination, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Strong follow-up, prioritization and issue-resolution capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under time constraints.

• Practical, solution-oriented approach to tax and accounting issues.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in tax laws, systems and business processes.

• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial and statutory information.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Statutory Compliance: Timely and accurate preparation and filing of applicable GST returns and completion of assigned tax compliances within prescribed deadlines.

• Reconciliation Accuracy: Timely completion of monthly GST reconciliations with books of accounts, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B, with documented resolution of material differences.

• ITC Management: Accuracy of ITC eligibility review, availment, reversal and reconciliation, including RCM compliance, with minimized avoidable ITC loss.

• Tax Accounting Accuracy: Accuracy of GST/TDS tax codes, accounting entries and tax treatment in SAP and books of accounts.

• Notice and Assessment Management: Timely preparation of information, submissions and supporting documents for notices, audits, assessments and departmental proceedings.

• Refund and Demand Tracking: Timely processing and follow-up of assigned refund claims, tax demands and pending departmental matters.

• Statutory and Internal Audit: Timely availability of tax records and reconciliations, with minimal repeat observations and timely closure of audit points.

• Risk and Control Management: Identification, escalation and resolution of tax exposures, compliance gaps and process deficiencies.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Timely resolution of tax-related issues in coordination with Accounts, Purchase, Sales, Commercial, SAP/IT teams and external consultants.

• Process Improvement: Implementation of approved improvements in tax accounting, reconciliations, documentation and compliance controls.

Skills

Competencies