Tax Lead

Position Name

Tax Lead

Position Details

Location

Mumbai

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Management

• Lead and coordinate Tax Audits under Income Tax and GST Acts.
• Support Internal and Statutory Audits, ensuring timely closure of open issues.
• Maintain and track audit schedules to ensure completion 15 days before statutory due dates.

1. Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely payment of Direct and Indirect Taxes.
• File all statutory returns (Income Tax, GST, TDS, SFT, ITR) within due dates.
• Monitor issuance of statutory forms and perform reconciliations (GST Credit, 26AS, etc.).
• Maintain compliance dashboards with weekly progress tracking.

1. Tax Assessments

• Respond to tax notices and review tax orders for necessary actions.
• Ensure statutory compliance with assessment timelines.
• Track and report progress on assessment-related tasks weekly.

1. Process Improvements

• Drive implementation of new tax regulations and changes.
• Ensure compliance with 194R and other emerging tax provisions.
• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives in tax operations.
• Develop and execute SOPs for tax processes, targeting one process improvement per month.

1. Tax Subsidy Claims

• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to prepare and submit subsidy claims.
• Ensure closure of tax incentives for Maharashtra and Karnataka.
• Conduct weekly follow-ups to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

1. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Liaise with Sales, Marketing, AP/AR, Plant Teams, and GBS Group for tax-related matters.
• Provide tax guidance and ensure smooth coordination with external consultants.
• Foster a collaborative environment aligned with JSW values.

Focus Areas:

• Timeliness: Ensure all filings, audits, and assessments are completed before due dates.
• Accuracy: Maintain high standards of accuracy in reconciliations and tax filings.
• Compliance: Stay updated with tax laws and ensure full statutory compliance.
• Efficiency: Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline tax processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders for seamless tax operations.

Candidate Profile

Educational & Work Experience: CA with 4 to 6 years of experience

Key Competencies | Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation (Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.)
• Proficiency in SAP for tax data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliations, and compliance tracking
• Experience in handling audits and tax assessments with statutory authorities
• Ability to lead and manage teams, delegate tasks, and monitor progress
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across departments and with consultants
• Aptitude for process improvement and automation in tax operations
• Up-to-date understanding of regulatory changes and implementation strategies