Indirect Tax Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end compliance under GST, including filings, reconciliations, and audits.
• Handle customs compliance for imports/exports including SEZ, EOU, bonded warehousing.
• Ensure optimal tax structure for domestic and international transactions.
• Lead indirect tax assessments, litigation, and coordination with external consultants.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their business impact.
• Ensure indirect tax accounting is compliant with US GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOX-compliant documentation for key tax processes.
• Work with supply chain and commercial teams to optimize tax planning.
• Coordinate with group tax team on transfer pricing implications and global VAT/GST exposures.

Preferred candidate profile

• CA with 10-14 years experience in indirect taxation within MNCs (preferably pharma).
• Deep knowledge of Indian GST, customs, and export incentives.
• Experience in tax audits, litigation, and working with legal advisors.
• Familiarity with US GAAP tax accounting and SOX compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP and indirect tax tools