Sr. Manager - Indirect Taxation

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a seasoned tax professional to lead advisory, litigation, and compliance efforts across GST and indirect taxes. The role emphasizes strengthening internal controls, ensuring audit readiness, and contributing to financial reporting and Ind AS impacts.

A leadership mindset is essential to drive strategic initiatives and mentor a team of tax professionals. Ideal candidates hold CA/CMA/CS/LLB with strong experience in tax transformation and policy advocacy within large

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/CS/LLB qualifications embedded in role requirements.
• Expertise in tax advisory, GST, and cross-border considerations.
• Experience in managing audits, rulings, and representations before tax authorities.
• Strong focus on internal controls, statutory accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory and business support on taxability, exemptions, and GST implications.
• Manage litigation, investigations, disputes, and representation before GST and legacy tax authorities.
• Strengthen process controls and audit readiness with proper documentation and tax positions.
• Contribute to financial reporting and Ind AS impact, including contingencies and audit trail.
• Lead strategic tax initiatives, drive cost optimization, and mentor the tax team.

Skills

Tax advisory

GST

Litigation

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Education

CA

CMA

CS

LLB

Job description

Tax MIS Auditing Internal Audit Business Strategy Accounting Financial Analysis Statutory Accounting Financial Reporting

Post Graduate Programme in Project Engineering and Management (PGP PEM)

Job Description

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Tax Advisory & Business Support

• Provide advisory on:
  
  
  
  • Taxability, classification and exemptions
  
  
  • Cross-border transactions (export/imports)
  
  
  • Other scenarios under GST and allied legislation
  
  
  
  


• Structuring large infrastructure projects considering:
  
  
  
  • GST efficiency
  
  
  • Cash flow impact
  
  
  • Contract tax clauses
  
  
  
  

B. Litigation & Representation

• Manage departmental audits, investigations, and disputes


• Handle proceedings under adjudication and appeals both under GST and legacy indirect tax laws


• Draft replies, submissions, and represent before GST and legacy tax Authorities and Appellate forums


• Liaise with external tax consultants and legal counsels

C. Process Controls & Audit Readiness

• Strengthen internal controls aligned with Internal & Statutory Audit requirements


• Maintain documentation for tax positions and audit trails

D. Financial Reporting & Ind AS Impact

• Ensure proper accounting of:
  
  
  
  • Contingent liabilities
  
  
  
  


• Provide inputs for:
  
  
  
  • Financial statements
  
  
  • Audit Committee presentations
  
  
  
  

E. Strategic Initiatives

• Lead tax transformation and policy advocacy


• Identify opportunities for:
  
  
  
  • Cost optimization
  
  
  • Working capital improvement
  
  
  
  


• Engage with industry bodies (CII, FICCI) on policy representation


• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals


• Build capability across project sites and business units


• Drive cross-functional coordination (Finance, Legal, Procurement, Projects)


• Educational Qualification
  
  
  
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (CMA)/ Company Secretary (CS) / LLB