Indirect Tax Consultant

Protiviti India; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage GST compliance, filings and litigation, with additional direct tax exposure. The role involves coordinating with finance, legal and external consultants to ensure full compliance and timely responses to tax authorities.

The candidate will stay updated on GST changes, prepare MIS reports for management and provide advisory on business transactions and contracts. Strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Indirect Tax/GST.
• Experience in GST filing, compliance, litigation and assessments.
• Working knowledge of Direct Tax/Income Tax.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CA/CMA or relevant tax qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns and reconciliations.
• Handle GST notices, assessments, audits and litigation, including preparation of responses and coordination with consultants/tax authorities.
• Ensure timely ITC reconciliation and identify/mitigate GST compliance risks.
• Provide GST advisory on business transactions, contracts and other commercial matters.
• Stay updated on changes in GST laws, notifications and case laws.
• Maintain tax documentation and prepare MIS/reports for management.
• Support Direct Tax compliance, assessments, notices and litigation as required.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Legal and external tax consultants.

Skills

Indirect Tax/GST

GST filing and compliance

GST litigation and assessments

Direct Tax/Income Tax

stakeholder management

Education

CA/CMA or tax qualification

Job description

• GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns and reconciliations.
• Handle GST notices, assessments, audits and litigation, including preparation of responses and coordination with consultants/tax authorities.
• Ensure timely ITC reconciliation and identify/mitigate GST compliance risks.
• Provide GST advisory on business transactions, contracts and other commercial matters.
• Stay updated on changes in GST laws, notifications and case laws.
• Maintain tax documentation and prepare MIS/reports for management.
• Support Direct Tax compliance, assessments, notices and litigation as required.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Legal and external tax consultants.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in Indirect Tax/GST.
• Experience in GST filing, compliance, litigation and assessments.
• Working knowledge of Direct Tax/Income Tax.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CA/CMA or relevant tax qualification preferred.