Indirect Tax Manager

About the Role

We are seeking for a Mid-level professional Indirect Taxation to manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance, governance, audits, and advisory functions. The role alongwith the IDT Head supports strategic tax initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance across entities, and acts as a key advisor to business and finance teams on indirect tax matters. Junior professionals with passion to develop career in IDT can also apply.

Key Responsibilities

1.Indirect Tax Compliance & Governance

Engage, guide, supervise and oversee preparation and timely filing of GST returns across multiple GSTINs

Ensure accuracy of returns and reconciliation of tax accounts

Manage indirect tax accounting, reconciliations, and reporting to stakeholders

Monitor GST liability and export incentive utilization

2.Audit, Assessment & Litigation Support

Manage and coordinate GST audits and assessments

Prepare and file responses to notices within statutory timelines

Liaise with tax authorities, consultants, and auditors

Support closure of audits and assessments with minimal exposure

3. Tax Advisory & Regulatory Updates

Monitor changes in GST, customs, and indirect tax laws

Interpret regulatory changes and advise business teams on impact

Address indirect tax queries from BUs, commercial, shipping, and finance teams

Actively engage and support the IDT Head in tax-optimized decision-making for transactions and operations

4.Tax Planning & Export Benefits

Support implementation of tax planning and optimization strategies

Track and ensure utilization of export incentives and benefits

Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce risk

5.Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with BU Finance, Commercial, Shipping, and Group Companies

Work closely with external consultants, auditors, and tax authorities

Support internal and statutory audits with data and explanations

6.Knowledge Management & Capability Building

Maintain documentation and data for audits and compliance

Conduct training sessions and tax awareness programs for BU teams

Drive process improvements and system enhancements in indirect tax compliance

Ideal Profile

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA)

24 years of post-qualification experience in indirect taxation

Experience in manufacturing/consulting/multi-entity environments preferred

Strong working knowledge of GST, customs, and indirect tax laws

High analytical ability with strong attention to detail

ERP exposure preferred; strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams