GST Manager

Aakashkamal Placements; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PF & ESI

Insurance

Bonus

Job summary

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a GST Manager to lead indirect tax litigation and appellate activities. You will bridge management, shareholders, and regulatory authorities, handling complex GST issues and appeals with a focus on GSTAT proceedings.

The role requires 5–8 years in indirect tax litigation, strong drafting and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external counsel.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in indirect tax litigation, with a proven track record of handling independent appeal filings and tribunal matters.
• LLB / CA / CMA qualifications are preferred for litigation-focused track.
• Experience in GST compliance, audits, and appellate representations across GSTAT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal replies, show cause notices, and file appeals.
• Represent organization before GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) and other appellate authorities.
• Coordinate with external senior advocates, tax consultants, and legal professionals.
• Lead data provision for statutory, cost, and tax audits and support audits.

Skills

GST Law

Litigation

Advocacy & Drafting

Tribunal Representation

External Counsel Coordination

Audit & Dispute Mgmt

Pre-Deposit & Risk Tracking

ERP & GST Accounting

GSTR Filing & Compliance

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)

Inter CA / Inter CMA

Tools

SAP

Tally Prime

GSTN Portal

Job description

For a Reputed Company Into Operation & Maintenance - Oil & Gas Industry - @ Ahmedababd

Office Located at Isckon Cross Road Ahmedabad Gujarat INDIA

Requirement -GST Manager - The individual functions as the primary bridge between the company’s management, its shareholders, and regulatory authorities.:

Working Days - Monday to Saturday

Benefits - PF, ESI, Insurance & Bonus Application

Job description:

• GST Compliance & Filings: Prepare, review, and file monthly and annual returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C) within statutory deadlines.
• Reconciliation: Perform regular matching and reconciliation of books of accounts with GSTR-2A/2B data, Input Tax Credit (ITC) tracking, and e-invoice/e-way bill records.
• Litigation & Notices: Handle departmental audits, scrutiny, investigations, and assessments. Draft replies to Show Cause Notices (SCNs), demand orders, and prepare appeals.
• Advisory & Research: Analyze GST laws, notifications, circulars, and case laws to advise management or clients on tax impact, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• ERP & Accounting Integration: Manage division- or project-wise GST accounting entries, General Ledger (GL) reconciliations (including Reverse Charge Mechanism or RCM ledgers), and MIS reporting in systems like SAP or Tally.
• Audit & Team Support: Provide data for statutory, cost, and tax audits, and mentor junior team members.
• The GST Manager (Appeals & Litigation) will act as the core specialist managing high-stakes tax disputes, audits, and judicial interventions. This role focuses on drafting legal replies, filing appeals, and executing representation strategies across various appellate levels, with a specific focus on the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
• Key ResponsibilitiesTribunal & Appellate Representation: Act as the primary interface for legal proceedings. Prepare cases, compile paper books, and represent the organization/clients before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Joint Commissioners (Appeals), and Commissioner (Appeals).

Qualifications & Education

• Professional Certifications: Inter Chartered Accountant ( Inter CA) or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB / Corporate Law) is highly preferred for this litigation-focused track.
• Experience: Minimum 5 to 8 years of dedicated experience in Indirect Tax litigation, with a proven track record of handling independent appeal filings and tribunal matters.

Required Skills & Tools

• Judicial & Legal Knowledge: Deep expertise in the GST Act, rules, constitutional provisions, and procedural laws governing the GSTAT. Strong capability in leveraging case law research tools (e.g., Taxmann, SCC Online).
• Advocacy & Drafting: Exceptional legal drafting capabilities and oral arguments skills for hearings.
• Stakeholder Management: Calm under pressure, with the ability to handle aggressive departmental actions and communicate technical legal risks to executive board members.
• Tribunal & Appellate Representation: Act as the primary interface for legal proceedings. Prepare cases, compile paper books, and represent the organization/clients before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Joint Commissioners (Appeals), and Commissioner (Appeals).
• Litigation Strategy: Analyze complex tax disputes, assess legal risks, and formulate defense strategies for Show Cause Notices (SCNs), demand orders, and adverse audit findings.
• Drafting & Documentation: Draft highly technical grounds of appeal, cross-objections, rejoinders, condonation of delay applications, and legal submissions for the Tribunal and High Court writ petitions (in coordination with legal counsel).
• Audit & Dispute Management: Lead departmental audits, anti-evasion investigations, and search/seizure responses. Defend the company's Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility and classification positions during scrutiny.
• External Counsel Coordination: Partner with external senior advocates, tax consultants, and legal professionals to align defense strategies for high-value litigation.
• Pre-Deposit & Risk Tracking: Manage statutory pre-deposits required for filing appeals. Maintain a live dashboard tracking litigation exposure, contingent liabilities, and historical case precedents.
• Core Compliance Oversight: Oversee the core compliance team to ensure filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C) are robustly structured to minimize future litigation triggers.

Qualifications & Education

• Degree: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com), or MBA (Finance).
• Professional Certifications: (Inter CA), (Inter CMA), or equivalent taxation certifications are strongly preferred.
• Experience: Generally 4 to 12 years of hands-on experience in indirect tax, GST compliance, and litigation in corporate finance or a CA/tax consultancy firm.

Required Skills & Tools

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CGST, SGST, IGST, and RCM provisions.
• Software & Systems: Proficiency in ERP platforms (SAP, Tally Prime) and the official GSTN portal.
• Analytical Tools: Advanced MS Excel skills for data reconciliation and MIS dashboards.
• Soft Skills: Strong drafting abilities for legal/tax notices, problem-solving, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.

NOTE: All India Travelling Will be Part Of Job Profile

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Internet reimbursement

Experience:

• GST Complaisance & Audit: 5 years (Required)
• Work Location: In person