Manager - Indirect Tax

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Indirect Tax professional to join our Mumbai office to lead complex tax compliance and advisory mandates. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, navigating the evolving landscape of Goods & Services Tax and VAT to ensure organizational compliance while optimizing tax efficiency. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional finance teams, external auditors, and regulatory authorities to manage tax audits, litigation, and strategic planning. By providing actionable insights and robust tax governance, you will directly influence the company bottom line and mitigate fiscal risks, ensuring seamless operations in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end GST compliance, including the timely filing of returns and reconciliation of input tax credits, to ensure zero-penalty operations and regulatory adherence.

- Lead tax litigation efforts by drafting responses to show-cause notices and representing the organization before tax authorities to protect company interests during audits.

- Advise internal stakeholders on the tax implications of new business initiatives and supply chain structures to optimize the overall indirect tax burden.

- Monitor legislative updates and policy changes to proactively update internal tax frameworks and maintain continuous compliance with evolving VAT and GST mandates.

- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive tax documentation to facilitate smooth internal and external audits.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Goods & Services Tax and VAT, with a proven ability to interpret complex tax laws and apply them to practical business scenarios.

- Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of dissecting intricate financial data to identify tax savings or compliance gaps.

- Communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders and senior management, fostering a culture of transparency and informed decision-making.

- Possess a professional qualification such as CA, CMA, or an MBA in Finance from a reputed institute, providing a solid foundation in fiscal management.

- Thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Mumbai, balancing independent research with collaborative team efforts to meet stringent filing deadlines.