Senior Indirect Taxation Manager

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Indirect Taxation Manager will be responsible for overseeing GST compliance and management, ensuring timely filing of all GST-related returns, and handling assessments and litigation matters. This includes expert management of tax reconciliations and ensuring all statutory indirect tax requirements are met efficiently.

GST Compliance

• Prepare, verify, and file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns on schedule.
• Prepare and file the Annual Return (GSTR-9) and the Reconciliation Statement (GSTR-9C).
• Carry out detailed turnover reconciliations between the Books of Accounts and GSTR-1, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and between GSTR-9 and Books of Accounts.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of GSTR-2B with purchase records and coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure all GST compliance and filing deadlines are consistently met.

GST Assessment and Litigation

• Draft responses to various GST notices including ASMT-10 and other departmental communications.
• Manage GST audits, investigations, and issues relating to the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI).
• Collaborate with GST consultants to prepare submissions and legal documents.
• Interact and coordinate with GST officials for document submissions, hearings, and other compliance-related activities.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Possess sound knowledge of Professional Tax (PT) payments and filing PT returns.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable statutory obligations concerning indirect taxes.

Systems and Technical Skills

• Proficient in SAP and GST compliance software applications.
• Excellent command over MS Excel and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Profile

• Comprehensive understanding of GST laws, regulations, and compliance processes.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities.
• Capable of independently handling GST assessments, audits, and official department correspondence.
• Effective communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workloads under strict timelines and maintain statutory compliance.