Head - Direct & Indirect Taxation (15-30 yrs)

Lead and manage direct and indirect tax, compliances, audit, assessments and appeals. Strong Govt. Network and liaison skill, Provide strategic input related to tax matters. personally lead the function relating to Customs Operation in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The incumbent should have sound academic background with knowledge of Import & Export management with an experience of above 20 years in EXIM. The incumbent is responsible for:

- Strong Network with Tax / EXIM Authorities

- Import, Export & SEZ compliances

- Well versed in imports and exports procedures,

- Liaison with Customs, Port authorities, Shipping Lines and D.G.F.T. & Foreign Trade Policy and other Govt. Indirect Tax departments' Authorities

- Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies for both direct and indirect taxation.

- Responsible for tax working and ensuring tax compliances within due dates.

- Responsible for identifying tax saving opportunities.

- Administering the team of Indirect Tax Division of the firm and reporting to the Director about the various clients.

- Management of indirect tax related periodical compliance.

- Enrolments, new registration and cancellation of Provisional Registration under GST

- Filing GST Returns GSTR-1, 3B, and 6

- Supervision of process of preparation of monthly GST credit and related coordination work with cross functional teams.

- Resolving day to day queries raised by client related to ISD, taxability, e-way bill etc

- Analysis & Finalization of tax position adopted in relation to applicability of tax, tax returns, other filing etc.

- Management of tax refund / demands / assessments

- Drafting appeals, replies to show cause notice, attending hearings, managing Tax Audits

- Identify risk areas and sustainable planning.

- Liaison with state authorities / departments etc.

- Compilation of Tax returns within the prescribed time limit.

- Review and take proactive steps for tax computation, payment and filing within due dates i.e. for corporate tax, tax audit, transfer pricing, TDS, GST, etc.

- Calculation of tax provision, deferred tax, advance tax.

- Knowledge of Direct and indirect tax

- Responsible for documentation for all tax matters and Drafting, filing of appeals & rectifications of tax liability

- Attending notices, their compliances, correspondence with Income Tax Department

- Manages refund from departments at the earliest. Rebate, Duty drawback, refunds

- Manage the audit and audit related queries

- Briefing to advocates/consultants on taxation matter

- Filling Income Tax returns and Income Tax Appeals towards the Group and Promoters Group.

- Prepare submissions towards notices issued by Income Tax Department.

- Liaising with Income Tax Department.

- Legal Compliance of GST.

- Submission to be submitted before CIT(A).

- Preparation of MIS towards Income Tax refund due, Income Tax Demands, Carried forward losses etc.

- Reporting risk issues to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Skills and Knowledge

- Post qualification experience of 15-20 years, largely focused on direct and indirect taxes.

- Experience with large corporate is a must

- Should have a track record of competent handling of complex tax matters.

- Should be up-to-date on tax laws and rules and have expert level understanding thereof.

- Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting Standards.

- System proficiency and should have operated in ERP based integrated applications.

- Complete knowledge of Accounts.