Senior Manager – GST Litigation
Experience: 6–10 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – GST Litigation Mandatory
Industry: Accounting / Auditing
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Role Category: Accounting & Taxation
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Manager – GST Litigation with deep hands‑on litigation experience from a consulting background to lead complex GST matters, manage large corporate clients, and drive team performance across PAN India assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead PAN India GST compliances and litigation for large corporate clients and state‑level associates
- Independently handle GST litigations, including assessments, audits, appeals, and departmental proceedings at various levels
- Appear before GST authorities, appellate authorities, and other forums for representations and hearings
- Draft and review GST opinions, replies to notices, show cause notices, appeals, and written submissions
- Manage and mentor a team of 10–12 professionals (CAs, semi‑qualified professionals, graduates, and article trainees)
- Own client relationships, act as the key escalation point, and ensure high client satisfaction
- Provide strategic inputs on litigation planning, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution
- Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR‑1, GSTR‑3B, ISD, etc.)
- Review ITC reconciliations (2A / 2B) and resolve complex mismatches
- Handle department audits, investigations, and representations
- Review and analyze agreements and contracts to determine GST implications and tax positions
- Finalize, review, and present GST reports, MIS, and litigation status updates to clients and management
- Release periodic GST updates and advisories for internal and external stakeholders
- Train, guide, and upskill team members on GST law, litigation handling, and client management
*Responsibilities are indicative and may vary based on business requirements.
Required Candidate Profile
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6–10 years of post‑qualification experience in Indirect Tax
- Strong and proven GST litigation experience is mandatory
- Prior experience in a consulting / professional services firm handling large corporate clients
- Demonstrated expertise in GST assessments, audits, investigations, and litigations
- Hands‑on experience in drafting SCNs, replies, appeals, and legal submissions
- Proven ability to appear and represent clients before tax authorities
- Strong experience in team leadership, mentoring, and performance management
- Track record of client relationship management, business development support, and firm representation
- Excellent communication, drafting, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Key Skills
- GST Litigation & Representation
- Drafting (SCNs, Replies, Appeals, Opinions)
- Department Audits & Assessments
- Team Management
- Client Relationship Management
- GST Compliances
- GSTR‑1 / GSTR‑3B
- ITC Reconciliation
- 2A / 2B Reconciliation
- ISD Returns
- ASMT-10 Notices
- Legal Provisions & GST Law