Indirect Tax Manager

NCS & Co; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS & Co, a Chartered Accountant firm with presence across Bengaluru and other cities, seeks an Indirect Tax Manager in Bengaluru. The role is on-site, focusing on GST, compliance, audits, and advisory for a diverse client base.

You will lead indirect tax functions, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure timely, accurate filings while coordinating with clients and internal teams. CA qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Indirect Taxation and GST with ability to interpret and apply laws.
• Demonstrated experience in Tax Compliance and routine filing, managing deadlines and records.
• Hands-on experience in GST departmental audits and tax reviews, handling queries from authorities and supporting assessments.
• Broad understanding of Tax concepts enabling advisory support for client decisions.
• Experience drafting replies to Audit Notices, Show-Cause Notices and Appeals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of indirect tax, with GST focus for a diverse client base.
• Manage tax compliance processes, review tax returns, coordinate audits, and advise on indirect tax implications.
• Monitor regulatory changes, interpret impacts, and ensure statutory timelines and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve tax issues, support assessments and litigation.
• Contribute to best practices and process improvements in the tax function.

Skills

GST & Indirect Tax

Tax Compliance

GST Audits & Reviews

Tax advisory & analysis

Audit replies & notices

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Excel & tax software

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Tax software

Job description

NCS & Co is a Chartered Accountant firm with a multi-state presence across Bengaluru, Mangaluru Mumbai, Chennai, and Karkala. The firm partners with founders, SMEs, and growing enterprises to provide integrated services across Advisory, Tax, Virtual CFO, Compliance, and technology-driven finance transformation. A team of 80+ professionals led by experienced Chartered Accountants focuses on building scalable finance functions, transaction readiness, and growth structuring.

Role Description

The Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of indirect tax, with a primary focus on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for a diverse client base. This full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru involves managing tax compliance processes, reviewing tax returns, coordinating tax audits, and advising clients on indirect tax implications of business transactions. The role includes monitoring changes in indirect tax regulations, interpreting their impact, and ensuring adherence to statutory timelines and documentation requirements.

The Indirect Tax Manager will collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve tax issues, support assessments and litigation, and contribute to developing best practices and process improvements in the tax function.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Indirect Taxation and Goods and Services Tax (GST), with the ability to interpret and apply current laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in Tax Compliance and routine filing, including managing statutory deadlines and maintaining accurate records.
• Hands-on experience in GST departmental Audits and tax reviews, including handling queries from tax authorities and supporting assessments.
• Broad understanding of Tax and related financial concepts, enabling effective advisory support for client business decisions.
• Hands-on experience in drafting replies to Audit Notices, Show-Cause Notices and Appeal.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent in accounting/finance; prior experience in a CA firm or consulting environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client engagements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and tax-related software; comfort with technology-driven workflows and documentation.