Senior Manager Indirect Taxation

Suvidha Placements; Kolkata District; Sur place; INR 3 000 000 - 5 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Suvidha Placements in Kolkata seeks a Chartered Accountant to head Compliance & Advisory, Litigation, and Strategic Tax Planning for indirect taxes across multi-location operations. You will oversee filings, audits, and advisory work to optimize tax positions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive process improvements in finance, procurement, logistics, and operations, with a focus on governance and continuous

Qualifications

• CA with extensive indirect tax experience.
• Experience in manufacturing sectors preferred (steel/mining).
• Proven ability to manage multi-location compliances and litigation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee GST filings, reconciliations, and statutory compliance across states.
• Lead indirect tax assessments, audits, and litigations with authorities.
• Design internal controls, SOPs, and ERP/GST system improvements.
• Provide advisory on tax impact for contracts, procurement, and expansions.
• Mentor a tax team and foster governance and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

GST & indirect tax

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Formation

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Outils

SAP/Oracle ERP

Description du poste

Role & responsibilities

1. Compliance & Advisory

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns, reconciliations, and other statutory compliances across multiple states.
• Oversee compliance related to Customs, FTP (Foreign Trade Policy), SEZ, and other indirect taxation laws relevant to the industry
• Monitor and interpret amendments in indirect tax laws and provide strategic advice to management on implications.
• Evaluate and optimize tax structures for various business operations, imports, exports, job work, and supply chain movements.

2. Litigation & Representation

• Lead and manage indirect tax assessments, audits, and inquiries from GST authorities, Customs, and DGFT.
• Draft replies to show cause notices, appeals, and other litigation documents.
• Represent the company before tax authorities, appellate forums, and liaise with external consultants/counsels for complex matters.

3. Strategic Planning & Process Improvement

• Design and implement robust internal controls, SOPs, and systems for indirect tax compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams (finance, procurement, logistics, operations) to ensure smooth tax processes in business transactions.
• Evaluate ERP/GST systems and ensure proper automation, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, credits, and efficient cash flow management.

4. Business Partnering & Advisory

• Provide proactive advice on tax impact for contracts, procurement, sales, imports, exports, and capital projects.
• Support business expansions, new projects, M&A, and joint ventures from an indirect tax perspective.
• Liaise with industry forums, professional bodies, and regulators to represent companys perspective and stay updated on industry best practices.

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals to drive excellence in compliance and advisory.
• Build tax knowledge and awareness across business functions.
• Foster a culture of governance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of GST, Customs, Excise, Service Tax, VAT, and FTP regulations.
• In-depth understanding of indirect taxation in manufacturing, steel, chemicals, mining sectors.
• Hands-on experience in handling tax litigation and representation before authorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and GST reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 813 years of post-qualification experience in indirect taxation.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing industries, preferably steel, mining, or heavy engineering.
• Proven track record in managing multi-location compliances, litigation, and strategic advisory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly regulated industry environment.