Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxation

Crystal Crop Protection Limited; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Crop Protection Limited in Delhi invites applications for the Assistant Manager – Indirect Tax to oversee GST compliance, tax reporting, and reconciliations. You will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely and accurate tax filing.

The role requires a graduate in Finance/Commerce with MBA preferred, at least 4 years in indirect tax, and hands-on SAP experience. Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of indirect tax/GST experience.
• Experience with manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GST laws and compliance.
• Hands-on SAP and MS Excel for data analysis.
• Experience in tax assessments, audits, and notices.

Responsibilities

• Manage GST returns filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C).
• Perform GST reconciliations between books and GST portal.
• Support tax assessments, audits, and litigation.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams for data collection.
• Maintain tax records and MIS reporting in SAP.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

GST knowledge

Education

Graduate in Finance/Commerce

MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Assistant Manager – Indirect Tax will be responsible for managing GST compliance and other applicable indirect tax activities, supporting tax assessments and litigation matters, and ensuring accurate tax reporting and reconciliations. The role will involve coordination with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure timely compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

A. GST Compliance and Tax Operations

• Ensure timely preparation, review, and filing of GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, and other applicable returns.
• Perform GST reconciliations between books of accounts, e-invoices, e-way bills, and GST portal records.
• Monitor Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and support corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GST provisions relating to outward and inward supplies, Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM), exports, and job work transactions.
• Coordinate with relevant business functions to collect and validate GST-related information.

B. Tax Assessments, Audits and Litigation Support

• Assist in handling GST assessments, departmental audits, investigations, scrutiny proceedings, and litigation matters.
• Compile and analyze data for responses to Show Cause Notices (SCNs), ASMT notices, DRC proceedings, GST audits, and departmental queries.
• Coordinate with tax consultants, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders for documentation and submission of responses.
• Maintain records of tax notices, assessments, appeals, and litigation-related matters.

C. ERP, Reporting and Analysis

• Use SAP for GST compliance, tax accounting, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Generate and analyze SAP reports to support statutory compliance and management requirements.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, reconciliations, and tax-related presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• MBA in Finance will be preferred.

Experience and Technical Competencies

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Indirect Taxation and GST compliance.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry will be preferred.
• Sound knowledge of GST laws, rules, notifications, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Practical experience in GST returns, ITC reconciliation, tax assessments, audits, and departmental notices.
• Working knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tax-related activities.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple compliance requirements.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external consultants.

Role Expectations

The successful candidate will contribute to effective indirect tax management by ensuring timely GST compliance, maintaining accurate records, supporting tax assessments and audits, and identifying potential compliance gaps and risks.