Indirect Tax Executive

Saint-Gobain Group in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group in India invites an Executive, GST & Indirect Taxation to support the Tax Manager in end-to-end GST compliance across manufacturing units, warehouses and branches. You will handle returns, reconciliations, assessments, audits, and personal hearings with 3–6 years of GST experience in manufacturing settings.

The role requires strong knowledge of CGST/SGST/IGST, GST portal operations, advanced Excel, and the ability to train plant teams on GST documentation while coordinating

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of GST experience in a manufacturing company or CA/tax firm handling manufacturing clients.
• Strong command of CGST, SGST and IGST laws, rules, notifications and circulars.
• Expertise in GST portal operations, e-invoicing and e-way bill systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, data analysis and reporting.
• Good drafting ability for notices and appeals.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
• Good communication with plant, finance, legal teams and tax authorities.
• Willingness to travel to plants, warehouses and tax offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file all GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, ITC-04, GSTR-6, 7 and 8) on time.
• Reconcile returns with books, e-invoice/e-way bill data, and GSTR-2B.
• Verify ITC eligibility and follow up with vendors on mismatches.
• Handle GST compliance for manufacturing: classification, valuation, and related topics.
• Ensure correct e-invoicing and e-way bill practices at plants and warehouses.
• Maintain statutory records and registers; keep audit-ready.
• Support audits, summons, and show cause notices with data and reconciliations.
• Attend personal hearings with Tax Manager and assist with appeals.
• Maintain compliance calendar and handle registrations/cancellations.
• Visit plants to check compliance and train plant teams on GST documentation.
• Assist with customs documentation and schemes like Advance Authorisation, EPCG.
• Track GST notifications and case law; brief Tax Manager on impact.
• Prepare monthly MIS on ITC, liability, notices and litigation, support disclosures.

Skills

GST experience

CGST/SGST/IGST knowledge

GST portal operations

Excel advanced

Drafting notices/appeals

Analytical skills

Communication with plant/finance/tax

Willingness to travel

Education

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

GST certification/diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Overview

The Executive, GST & Indirect Taxation will support the Tax Manager in managing end-to-end GST compliance for all manufacturing units, warehouses and branches. The role covers returns, reconciliations, assessments, audits, litigation and personal hearings, and requires 3 to 6 years of hands-on GST experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file all GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, ITC-04, and GSTR-6, 7 and 8 where applicable) accurately and within due dates for every registration.
• Reconcile returns with books of accounts, e-invoice and e-way bill data, and GSTR-2B (including the IMS process) before every filing.
• Verify ITC eligibility, blocked credits and reversals under Sections 16 and 17 and Rules 37, 42 and 43, and follow up with vendors on mismatches and non-filing.
• Handle GST compliance specific to manufacturing: classification, valuation including related-party and inter-unit supplies, job work, stock transfers, scrap and by-products, capital goods, RCM, exports and SEZ supplies.
• Ensure correct e-invoicing and e-way bill practices at plants and warehouses, in coordination with dispatch and logistics teams.
• Maintain statutory records and registers under Section 35 and Rule 56 at every unit, and keep them audit-ready.
• Support scrutiny, audits, summons and show cause notices by preparing data, reconciliations and draft replies.
• Attend personal hearings with the Tax Manager, assist with appeals, and maintain a litigation tracker with limitation dates.
• Maintain the compliance calendar and handle GST registrations, amendments and cancellations.
• Visit plants and warehouses regularly to check compliance, and train plant teams on GST documentation.
• Assist with customs documentation and scheme compliance such as Advance Authorisation, EPCG, drawback and RoDTEP.
• Track GST notifications, circulars and case law, and brief the Tax Manager on their impact.
• Prepare monthly MIS on ITC, liability, notices and litigation, and support GST provisions and contingent liability disclosures for finance and auditors.
• Support tax impact analysis for new products, vendors, locations and contracts.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3 to 6 years of GST experience in a manufacturing company, or in a CA or tax firm handling manufacturing clients.
• Strong command of CGST, SGST and IGST laws, rules, notifications and circulars.
• Expertise in GST portal operations, e-invoicing and e-way bill systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, data analysis and reporting.
• Good drafting ability for notice replies and appeals.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication with plant, finance and legal teams and with tax authorities.
• Willingness to travel to plants, warehouses and tax offices.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Com, M.Com or MBA (Finance).
• GST certification or diploma is an added advantage.

Preferred Attributes

• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Awareness of legacy indirect taxes (Excise, Service Tax, VAT/CST) and direct tax and TDS.
• Understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet treatment of GST items such as ITC, RCM and provisions.
• Proactive approach to staying updated on regulatory changes.