Job Description

Manager – In Direct Taxation

Job Title/Designation	Manager
Department	Finance & Accounts
Reporting To	AVP - Finance
Location / Unit	HO Ahmedabad
Reported By	NA
Direct Reportees	Yes
Internal Stakeholders	CFO & Finance Team, Procurement & SCM, Legal & Compliance Team
External Stakeholders	GST Authorities, Statutory & Tax Auditors

Job Purpose

Manage the organization's indirect tax function by ensuring GST compliance, effective tax risk management, timely resolution of tax matters, and support for business initiatives across manufacturing plants and depots.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Provide GST inputs and tax guidance for business and strategic initiatives.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes and drive tax risk mitigation.
• Support subsidy claims and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Financial

• Oversee GST compliance across multiple plants and depot locations.
• Ensure timely filing of monthly and annual GST returns.
• Monitor and review Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations and recoveries.
• Ensure accuracy of GST-related accounting and reporting.

Operational

• Manage GST registrations, amendments, and related compliances.
• Handle GST audits, departmental notices, and assessments.
• Manage indirect tax litigations and coordinate closure of tax matters.
• Coordinate annual legal confirmations for open tax assessments and litigations.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and tax authorities for compliance and assessment matters.

Skills

• GST & Indirect Taxation
• Tax Compliance & Litigation Management
• Input Tax Credit (ITC) Reconciliation
• Tax Audit & Assessment Handling
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management

Educational Qualification

CA or Equivalent

Years of Experience

8+ years

Relevant Experience

Experience in GST compliance, audits, assessments, litigation management, and indirect taxation within a manufacturing environment.