RIL - Head - Sales Tax - VAT/CST/ET/PT - eCommerce/Entertainment Tax Policy/Litigation

Head - VAT MH, E-Comm, Ent. Tax & Policy

The Reliance Group is India's largest private sector enterprise, with businesses in the energy and materials value chain. Group's annual revenues are in excess of US$ 73bn. The flagship company, Reliance Industries Limited, is a Fortune Global 114 company and is the largest private sector company in India. Backward vertical integration has been the cornerstone of the evolution and growth of Reliance. Starting with textiles in the late seventies, Reliance pursued a strategy of backward vertical integration - in polyester, fibre intermediates, plastics, petrochemicals, petroleum refining and oil and gas exploration and production - to be fully integrated along the materials and energy value chain.

The Group's activities span exploration and production of oil and gas, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals (polyester, fibre intermediates, plastics and chemicals), textiles, retail, infotel and special economic zones.

Reliance enjoys global leadership in its businesses, being the largest polyester yarn and fibre producer in the world and among the top five to ten producers in the world of major petrochemical products. Major Group Companies are Reliance Industries Limited, including its subsidiaries and Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited.

Job Profile :

The Candidate will be responsible for all sales tax (VAT, CST, ET and PT) related E Commerce, Entertainment tax Policy and Litigation related to RIL, Retail & JIO group companies for all India. Beside he will be responsible for VAT Operation of Maharashtra.

Job Accountability :

- eCommerce - Candidate will be responsible for eCommerce Operation of RIL Group PAN India.

- Policy & Litigation - Candidate will be responsible for designing & implementing VAT audit, litigation and policy for PAN India Operation.

- Statutory Compliance - Ensure provisions of MH VAT Act & Rule, MH CST Act & Rule, MH Entry Tax Law, and CESS Act & Professional Tax is complied with.

Advocacy & Liasioning :

- Build relationship with relevant Statutory Authorities & other external forces to gain information on real time basis and better assess the external environments to avoid conflict impediments / issues & to get preparedness timely in case of matters of dispute / surprise demands / show cause notices on pure question of law.

Business Partner Role :

- Development of a two way communication process between the VAT function and the key internal and external stakeholders for enhanced visibility and transparency by providing timely clarification & quality advice to businesses.Proactively monitor and resolve issue with Commercial Tax Authorities of AP & Telangana State by attending personal hearing & file written submission. Preparation of replies to letters/ show cause notices based on statutory provision and settled legal position to the Authorities. Representation to authorities for dispute settlement.

People Management :

- Appraise performance against agreed target; identify individual areas of development; Coach and mentor team member; Resolve employee grievances, participate in developing succession plans for own work unit.Regularly & timely intimation / updation of changes in master such as VAT / ET schedule / rates, commodity code, negative list & Road permit applicability.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills) :

- Ability to think strategically, see the big picture, recognizing impact of decisions on the operations and pay attention to details.

- Ownership Mind-set : Prioritize and always align work keeping the larger purpose of corporation in mind. Consistent with respect to on time delivery of statutory payment & compliance with law.

- Integrity : Earn confidence and trust through principled leadership, fairness and humility at all times. Demonstrating deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances.

Education Qualifications :

- CA / MBA from reputed Institute. Acquaintance with Sales Tax and Indirect Tax laws required

Relevant Experience :

- Above 12 years including exposure to eCommerce

Desirable :

- Up to 12 years experience in indirect tax and eCommerce

- Prior Experience of working with Big 4 Consulting organization will be desirable.

Reliance has six Values and associated behaviors which are the essential and enduring tenets underpinning all decisions and way of life at Reliance and every employee is expected to abide by them. We are also committed to adhering to our candidate charter to deliver the best candidate experience.