Taxation Head

Position: Indirect Taxation Head
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Thrissur/Valapad, Kerala
Experience: 5-10 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

Job Summary

The Indirect Taxation Head will be responsible for managing all indirect tax functions of the Jewellery Division, ensuring compliance with GST and other applicable indirect tax laws. The role involves tax planning, statutory compliance, assessments, audits, risk management, and providing strategic tax advisory support to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all GST-related compliance activities, including return filing, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
  
• Ensure timely filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, and other applicable indirect tax returns.
  
• Monitor GST input tax credit (ITC) eligibility, utilization, and reconciliation with books of accounts.
  
• Handle GST assessments, audits, departmental notices, investigations, and litigation matters.
  
• Ensure compliance with e-invoicing, e-way bill regulations, and other indirect tax requirements.
  
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, procurement, sales, inter-state transactions, and new business initiatives.
  
• Conduct periodic reviews to identify indirect tax risks and implement corrective measures.
  
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and tax authorities on indirect tax matters.
  
• Develop and strengthen internal controls related to GST compliance and reporting.
  
• Keep management informed of amendments to indirect tax laws and assess their business impact.
  
• Lead and mentor the taxation team while ensuring adherence to compliance timelines.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of GST laws, rules, and procedures.
  
• Experience in handling GST audits, assessments, and litigation.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Proficiency in ERP systems, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and tax reconciliation processes.
  

Preferred Industry Experience

• Jewellery Industry
  
• Retail Industry
  
• Manufacturing Industry
  
• Financial Services
  

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

1. Timely filing of all GST and indirect tax returns.
   
2. Accurate GST reconciliations and ITC management.
   
3. Successful closure of audits, assessments, and tax notices.
   
4. Reduction of indirect tax compliance risks.
   
5. Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
   
6. Effective implementation of tax process improvements and controls.
   

Designation: Indirect Taxation Head - Jewellery Division (CA)

Location: Thrissur / Valapad
Experience: 5-10 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong expertise in GST and Indirect Taxation.