Lead - Indirect Tax - Manufacturing Plant - CA (3-10 yrs)

Indirect Tax Lead- CA-Manufacturing Plant

Job Description

Position Title:

Manager - Indirect Taxation

Job Purpose:

- The role holder is responsible for ensuring the timely finalization of provisional assessments for domestic and export clearances of copper products, managing job-work compliance, redemption of EPCG licenses, ITC reconciliation, and handling audits under Excise and GST Acts.

Key Challenges:

- Securing final assessment orders from GST officials promptly, especially when the GSTN system lacks necessary support.

- Ensuring timely finalization of shipping bills with Customs authorities for export shipments.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning:

- Optimize the use of GST provisions to minimize duty outflows.

Operational Excellence:

- Obtain final assessment orders from GST authorities within stipulated timelines.

- Ensure timely submission of job work returns.

- Perform ITC reconciliation accurately and promptly.

- Finalize shipping bills without delays.

- File post-export documents with GST authorities within deadlines.

- Submit audit records and reports on time.

- Manage sales return processes and formalities efficiently.

Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to GST statutes, rules, provisions, and notifications.

- Maintain compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), health and safety norms, environmental guidelines, and security protocols.

Customer-Centricity:

- Provide accurate and timely updates on GST compliance status to relevant stakeholders.

Sustainability and Process Improvement:

- Enhance workflows to improve efficiency and expedite processes.

- Leverage automated platforms for record-keeping and reporting to maintain accuracy.

People Development and Engagement:

- Monitor and enhance team performance through regular evaluations.

- Organize training programs to improve technical and behavioral competencies and increase safety awareness.

- Foster engagement and motivation among team members to establish a 5S culture.

Technical Competencies:

- Strong understanding of indirect taxation laws, including recent updates and international applicability.

- Proficiency in accounting standards and technical processes related to the industry.

Behavioral Competencies:

- Leadership skills with a focus on decision-making and team management.

- Alignment with organizational leadership competencies.

Direct Reports:

- Manage an Assistant-GST to handle job-work details, return preparation, and the final assessment of domestic and export supplies, including shipping bill finalization.

Key Relationships:

Internal Stakeholders:

- Collaborate with the F&A team for ITC reconciliation and payment processing.

- Work with the IT team to implement system changes, address discrepancies, and finalize reports.

- Coordinate with the Marketing team to obtain provisional and final pricing, e-BRCs, and commercial invoices.

External Stakeholders:

- Engage with GST authorities to secure final assessment orders and manage compliance correspondence.

- Interact with DGFT regional offices to obtain Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODCs).

- Liaise with CHAs for shipping bill finalization.

- Consult legal advisors to address statutory and legal provisions.

Expected Outcomes:

- Achieve timely and accurate completion of all statutory and compliance-related tasks.

- Streamline operations to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.

- Build and sustain a motivated team focused on delivering high-quality results.

- Enhance workflows through continuous process improvement and automation.

- This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge, effective leadership abilities, and the capability to handle complex compliance-related challenges.