Lead Tax Analyst

What You Will Do

• Handle end-to-end SEZ and STPI compliance, including documentation, filings, approvals, and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Development Commissioners, STPI authorities, customs officials, and other government bodies for registrations, renewals, permissions, and clarifications.
• Maintain and update SEZ/STPI records, including monthly SOFTEX filings, SEZ annual performance reports, and other statutory submissions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with SEZ/STPI operational guidelines, including tracking benefits, obligations, and usage conditions.
• Review import and export documentation such as Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, and Duty Drawback-related documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with customs authorities to manage clearances, respond to queries, and ensure adherence to customs regulations.
• Work closely with freight forwarders and customs brokers to enable smooth logistics and compliant import/export operations.
• Collaborate with the Tax Manager to evaluate and apply FTA benefits where applicable.
• Act as a single point of contact for all SEZ, STPI, and customs-related queries from internal stakeholders.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to internal teams on SEZ, STPI, and customs compliance procedures.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections by ensuring timely availability of documentation and responses to regulatory queries.

What You Need

• Professional qualification such as CA or LLB (preferred).
• 35 years of experience in SEZ, STPI, and customs compliance, preferably within a corporate or multinational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SEZ/STPI regulations, customs laws, and the Foreign Trade Policy.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and ext