Dy Head Indirect Taxation, Sterlite Copper
- Be a part of the world's leading natural resources conglomerate
- Exciting transformational opportunity and chance to make a difference
- Location: Silvassa
Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India's GDP.
Sterlite Copper, a Unit of Vedanta Ltd., is a leading copper and nickel producer in India with units at Tuticorin, Silvassa and Goa in India, Fujairah Gold in UAE. Since its inception in 1996, Sterlite Copper had steadily grown to become a leading copper producer contributing up to 40% of India's demand for refined copper. The company is rapidly scaling its efforts to become a Global Leader in Copper Production, offering a range of high-quality Copper products. With KCM - Zambia, Vedanta has become a fully integrated producer of copper and shall cater to fast-growing demand. Through its initiative Sterlite Cares Sterlite is committed to highest standards of governance and responsible environmental practices for sustainable development.
The Opportunity:
An exceptional career opportunity for innovative, committed, and forward-looking individual to create transformational value in Finance Function.
- Support in leading the indirect taxation function for the copper business, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, and assist in developing and implementing tax strategies that align with business objectives and optimize tax efficiency.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of indirect tax returns, including GST, VAT, and other applicable taxes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to avoid penalties and interest, while monitoring changes in tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business. Lead custom activities of imports and exports for copper business, ensuring duty benefits.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to address tax-related issues and opportunities, providing guidance and support to the finance and accounting teams on indirect tax matters, and conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities, responding to enquiries and audits in a timely and effective manner, assisting in the negotiation and resolution of tax disputes, and implementing digital tools and technologies to streamline tax processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance decision-making.
- Manage and develop the tax team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, and ensuring continuous professional development.
The Successful Applicant
- An ideal candidate would be a 1st attempt Chartered Accountant with minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in indirect taxation within the manufacturing or metals industry, with a significant focus on copper production.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GST, VAT, and other relevant tax regulations, as well as experience in managing tax compliance, audits, and disputes.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the tax function.
What we'll offer you:
- Outstanding remuneration and best in class rewards
- Opportunity to be with a globally benchmarked organization with best in class-facilities and people practices
- Fast track career growth
Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.
If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.
