Sr manager - Indirect taxation

1. Service delivery:

• Strategic tax planning on indirect taxes to minimize tax incidence / costs. GST provisions related to e-Way bill, e-Invoicing, preparation of monthly and Annual GST returns, thorough knowledge on Input Tax Credit related GST provisions.
• Internal stake holders query management and operationalizing the legal positions on GST Implications.
• Compliance, payment / returns filing before due date, monthly reconciliation with GL accounts. • Preparation and filing of GST returns review of Input Tax Credit and Outward Liability working.
• Agreement Review of Customers and vendors from GST point of view.
• Drafting of reply against the notices received from GST dept.
• Understanding of GST provisions related to Branch transfer, Cross Charge. Input service distribution.
• Monthly MIS and Contingent Liability preparation.
• GST on foreign remittance control tracker

2. Team management:

• Lead and mentor a team of Indirect tax executives, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure the team's effectiveness and professional growth.
• Allocate tasks and assignments among team members to maintain an even workload distribution.
• Manage escalations from team members.

3. Process improvement

• Ensure that all new amendments knowledge / improvements are documented and added to SOPs.

4. Business Associates and customers relations:

• To resolve the GST credit mis-matches.
• To ensure the GST provisions related to e-Invoicing, e-Way bill and other documentations

5. Compliance and auditing

• Should have handled the GST Audit / Assessments. Drafting of reply against the notices received from GST dept.
• Appearing for the personal hearing ensuring it completion without addition of the GST liability.
• Support internal and external audits by facilitating & providing necessary documentation and information.

Education: A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must. GST certification will be a plus. Experience: 6-10 years relevant experience

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using enterprise-level financial software and systems, such as [SAP S/4HANA, Nucleus]. Familiarity with SAP customization will be a plus.
• Familiarity with GST Compliance tools such as Clear Tax.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation for analysis and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting practices, legalities, and regulations applicable to company under GST laws in India.
• Ability to analyse financial data to identify discrepancies and irregularities.

Soft Skills:

• Candidate should be well versed in English. • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data integrity. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions. • Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including finance teams, GST authorities, internal and external auditors, and business teams. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Team player with the capability to collaborate across departments, geographies, and cultures. • Proactive attitude towards process improvement and the ability to drive chang