Head - Indirect Taxation - CA

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Ensure regulatory compliance under various Indirect Tax Laws across multiple jurisdictions.

- Representing the Company before various Government Departments and Taxing Authorities.

- Appearing and handling litigated issues before Adjudicating authorities, Revisional forums, Tax Tribunals and Taxation Boards etc.

- Analyze financial data to identify potential tax risks and / opportunities.

- Establish appropriate system for tax risk management.

- Recommending tax strategies that align with business goals.

- Keep abreast of the legislative developments in indirect taxes (GST, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy and Trade Treaties etc.), analyse the impact and keep top management updated on such issues having significant implication on the business.

- Ensure minimum tax leakage and smooth closure of various Audits (Internal / External).

- Handling various queries and investigation from GST, DGFT, Customs, DGGI and Bureau of Investigation etc.

- Representation to Government on any policy related matter through Chamber of Commerce and Industry forums like BCIC, CII and FIEO.

- Customized training to internal and external stake holders on GST, Customs, EXIM and trade treaties.

- Optimizing various Tax Strategy as and when required.

- Identify and implement Technological Solutions in Indirect tax operation and compliance process.

- Manage and oversee tax rates, tax classification and exemption notification / documentation.

- Lead and motivate Tax team for a collaborative working environment with necessary guidance as may be required.

Required skills

- In-depth knowledge on various State and Central Tax laws viz. GST, Customs, Central Excise, Sales Tax, Professional Tax, Foreign Trade Policy and Trade treaties etc.

- Strong analytical and interpretation skill on handling litigious issues.

- Expertize in drafting replies to various queries relating to GST Audit,Tax Appeal and Revision Petitions etc.

- Excellent Liaisoning skill with Inter-personal relationship.

- Team management with ability to guide and motivate people.

- Expert level knowledge and problem solving skill to lead the team in case of crisis and come out with feasible solution.

- Fair knowledge on Accounting Principles, Standards and Audit Procedures.

- Exposure to cross-border tax implication.

- Familiar with Tax Technology and Automation Tools.

- Updated with various Case laws and Expertize in handling Taxation related Appeal and Revision Cases at different forums.

Education & Experience:

Should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with minimum 15 years of experience, preferably from the manufacturing sector, and with exposure to managing GST across multiple states.

Maximum Age: 50 years

Desired skills:

- Expertise in handling of litigated issues

- Excellent understanding of indirect tax laws including GST

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic field.

- Critical thinking for assessing tax implications.

- Strong ethics and integrity in handling tax matters.

- Leadership and team management skills.

- Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

- Passion to work in indirect tax field.

- Represent the Company before Assessing / Appellate / Revisional forums

- Ensure regulatory compliance under various Indirect Tax Laws across multiple jurisdictions.

- Representing the Company before various Government Departments and Taxing Authorities.

- Appearing and handling litigated issues before Adjudicating authorities, Revisional forums, Tax Tribunals and Taxation Boards etc.

- Analyze financial data to identify potential tax risks and / opportunities.

- Establish appropriate system for tax risk management.

- Recommending tax strategies that align with business goals.

- Keep abreast of the legislative developments in indirect taxes (GST, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy and Trade Treaties etc.), analyse the impact and keep top management updated on such issues having significant implication on the business.

- Ensure minimum tax leakage and smooth closure of various Audits (Internal / External).

- Handling various queries and investigation from GST, DGFT, Customs, DGGI and Bureau of Investigation etc.

- Representation to Government on any policy related matter through Chamber of Commerce and Industry forums like BCIC, CII and FIEO.

- Customized training to internal and external stake holders on GST, Customs, EXIM and trade treaties.

- Optimizing various Tax Strategy as and when required.

- Identify and implement Technological Solutions in Indirect tax operation and compliance process.

- Manage and oversee tax rates, tax classification and exemption notification / documentation.

- Lead and motivate Tax team for a collaborative working environment with necessary guidance as may be required.

Required skills

- In-depth knowledge on various State and Central Tax laws viz. GST, Customs, Central Excise, Sales Tax, Professional Tax, Foreign Trade Policy and Trade treaties etc.

- Strong analytical and interpretation skill on handling litigious issues.

- Expertize in drafting replies to various queries relating to GST Audit,Tax Appeal and Revision Petitions etc.

- Excellent Liaisoning skill with Inter-personal relationship.

- Team management with ability to guide and motivate people.

- Expert level knowledge and problem solving skill to lead the team in case of crisis and come out with feasible solution.

- Fair knowledge on Accounting Principles, Standards and Audit Procedures.

- Exposure to cross-border tax implication.

- Familiar with Tax Technology and Automation Tools.

- Updated with various Case laws and Expertize in handling Taxation related Appeal and Revision Cases at different forums.