Manager - Accounts, HQC

Blue Dart; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global career paths

Medical cover

Structured learning

Job summary

Blue Dart Express Limited, part of DHL Group, seeks Manager - Accounts at Head Office, Mumbai, to oversee tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory filings across direct and indirect taxes.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to maintain tax governance, support audits, and drive digital tax transformation, ERP configurations, and automation for efficient reconciliation.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience in listed companies or large multi-location organizations preferred.
• Exposure to GST compliance, tax computation, and tax audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with tax automation tools and digital compliance frameworks is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Tax Compliance: Prepare and review GST returns and ensure compliance with GST Act and other regulations.
• Tax Reporting & Reconciliations: Perform monthly tax reconciliations and ensure proper tax accounting entries.
• Regulatory Filings & Statutory Coordination: Ensure timely filing of tax returns and coordinate with consultants/auditors.
• Tax Audit & Litigation Support: Assist in GST audits, assessments, and notices; maintain audit trails.
• ERP, Automation & Digital Tax Governance: Configure ERP tax modules and drive automation for dashboards.
• Internal Controls & Governance: Strengthen tax controls and document compliance processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with AP/AR/R2R/Controlling to resolve tax questions.

Skills

GST

Tax Reconciliation

Tax Accounting

Analytical

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Chartered / Cost Accountant

MBA (Finance) / M. Com with taxation exposure

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About DHL Blue Dart Express India

Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, isa leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions. Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities. We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.

Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.

We are proud to be consistently ranked among India's Top 100 Great Place to Work Certified, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet "Blue Darter" with honour.

If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.

Job Title

Manager - Accounts

Function

Finance

Reports To

Head - Record to Repor

Location

Head Office, Mumbai

Travel Required

25% 50% 75%

Position Overview

The Manager - Accounts will manage tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory filings for Blue Dart Express Limited. The role will ensure tax accuracy, support audits, and collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to maintain strong tax governance.

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate and timely tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory filings across direct and indirect taxation frameworks, while strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and tax governance. The role will also support digital tax transformation initiatives to improve compliance efficiency, enhance reporting accuracy, and proactively identify tax risks.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, annual returns, reconciliations).
• Ensure compliance with GST Act, and other applicable tax regulations and compliances (e-way bill etc).
• Support regional teams with specific queries and tax applicability.

Tax Reporting & Reconciliations

• Perform monthly tax reconciliations between books and statutory returns.
• Reconcile GST input credits with vendor filings (GSTR-2A/2B).
• Ensure proper tax accounting entries in ERP and general ledger alignment.

Regulatory Filings & Statutory Coordination

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns within statutory timelines.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and statutory auditors.
• Support responses to tax notices, assessments, and departmental queries.
• Maintain complete documentation and audit trails for all filings.

Tax Audit & Litigation Support

• Assist in GST audits, tax assessments, and statutory audits.
• Prepare documentation and reconciliations required during tax scrutiny.
• Support in handling departmental notices and follow-ups. Coordinate and interact with tax authorities.
• Track ongoing tax matters and ensure timely closure of open items.

ERP, Automation & Digital Tax Governance

• Ensure accurate tax configuration in ERP systems.
• Participate in automation initiatives for tax reconciliations and reporting.
• Leverage AI-enabled analytics for anomaly detection in tax transactions.
• Improve efficiency through digital dashboards and compliance trackers.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls related to taxation.
• Identify tax risks and elevate discrepancies proactively.
• Maintain compliance documentation aligned with listed company standards.
• Support internal audit and IFC testing for tax-related processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with AP, AR, R2R, and Controlling teams to ensure tax accuracy.
• Provide tax-related clarifications to business and finance stakeholders.
• Assist in training finance teams on tax compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Chartered / Cost Accountant preferred

OR

MBA (Finance) / M. Com with strong taxation exposure

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience in listed companies or large multi-location organizations preferred.
• Exposure to GST compliance, tax computation, and tax audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with tax automation tools and digital compliance frameworks is an advantage.

Skills & Capabilities

Core Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GST, Corporate Tax frameworks
• Tax reconciliation and financial reporting expertise
• ERP and taxation module knowledge
• Analytical and problem-solving capability
• Strong documentation and compliance discipline

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail
• High integrity and compliance orientation
• Strong analytical mindset
• Effective stakeholder communication
• Ability to work within strict statutory deadlines

Key Performance Indicators

• GST Compliance: 100% on-time and accurate GST filings
• Tax Reconciliation Accuracy: Monthly reconciliation completed with zero unreconciled variances
• Audit & Notice Management: Timely response to 100% of tax notices
• Tax Provision Accuracy: Variance within acceptable threshold vs final assessment
• Regulatory Compliance: Zero major tax penalties
• Automation & Process Improvement: Implementation of at least one tax process improvement initiative annually
• Stakeholder Support: Timely closure of tax-related queries

Why join DHL Blue Dart

• Great Place to Work Certified – a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being.
• Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
• Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
• Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
• Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
• The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.