Sr. Manager - Indirect Taxation

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a senior tax leader to drive GST strategy, cross-border transactions, and tax litigation management across large infrastructure projects. You will lead a team of tax professionals, liaise with internal teams and external consultants, strengthen controls, and shape policy advocacy with industry bodies.

CA/CMA/CS/LLB qualified professionals with strong analytical and leadership skills are required to optimize working capital and ensure compliant

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/CS/LLB qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Taxability, classification and exemptions.
• Cross-border transactions (export/imports).
• Other scenarios under GST and allied legislation.
• Structuring large infrastructure projects considering cash flow impact.
• Contract tax clauses.
• 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.
• Process Controls & Audit Readiness.
• Strengthen internal controls aligned with Internal & Statutory Audit requirements.
• Maintain documentation for tax positions and audit trails.
• Financial Reporting & Ind AS Impact.
• Ensure proper accounting of:
• Provide inputs for:
• Audit Committee presentations
• Strategic Initiatives
• Lead tax transformation and policy advocacy
• Identify opportunities for: working capital improvement
• Engage with industry bodies (CII, FICCI) on policy representation

Education

CA / CMA / CS / LLB

Job description

• Taxability, classification and exemptions
• Cross-border transactions (export/imports)
• Other scenarios under GST and allied legislation
• Structuring large infrastructure projects considering:
• Cash flow impact
• Contract tax clauses
• 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
• Process Controls & Audit Readiness
• Strengthen internal controls aligned with Internal & Statutory Audit requirements
• Maintain documentation for tax positions and audit trails
• Financial Reporting & Ind AS Impact
• Ensure proper accounting of:
• Provide inputs for:
• Audit Committee presentations
• Strategic Initiatives
• Lead tax transformation and policy advocacy
• Identify opportunities for:
• 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