Trident Group – Head – Indirect Taxation – CA Trident Group

The Corporate Institute; Ludhiana; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trident Group is seeking a senior leader to head its Indirect Tax function, ensuring end-to-end GST, Customs and FTP compliance across multiple manufacturing sites. You will optimize tax efficiency, manage audits and litigation, and drive automation and governance to support business growth.

The role requires CA with 15–20+ years in indirect taxation, including experience in large manufacturing or consumer goods environments, and strong stakeholder engagement across Finance, Legal and Supply

Formación

• CA is mandatory.
• Significant senior experience in indirect taxation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Indirect Tax strategy aligned with business growth.
• Ensure compliance with GST, DGFT, FTP across locations.
• Drive tax optimization while meeting regulatory requirements.
• Build governance to manage indirect tax risks, audits and litigations.
• Lead digital transformation and automation in the tax function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on contracts and expansions.

Conocimientos

Indirect tax

GST compliance

Tax governance

Litigation management

Educación

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Herramientas

SAP

Tax engines

Descripción del empleo

Job Objective

To lead the organization’s indirect taxation function by ensuring end-to-end compliance with GST, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), and other indirect tax regulations while optimizing tax efficiency, minimizing litigation exposure, driving automation, and enabling business growth through proactive tax management and governance. The role will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, ensuring robust tax controls and regulatory compliance across all Trident Group businesses.

Key Responsibility Areas

Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Indirect Tax strategy aligned with Trident Group’s business growth and expansion plans.
• Ensure full compliance with GST, Customs, DGFT, FTP, and other applicable indirect tax laws across all manufacturing and business locations.
• Drive tax optimization initiatives while ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Establish a robust governance framework to proactively manage indirect tax risks, disputes, audits, and litigations.
• Lead digital transformation and automation initiatives within the tax function to improve efficiency, visibility, and compliance.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate tax implications of new projects, CAPEX investments, contracts, business restructuring, and expansion initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, government authorities, consultants, and auditors.

Operations

GST Compliance & Governance

• Oversee timely and accurate filing of GST returns across all legal entities.
• Ensure seamless GST reconciliations, ITC optimization, and GST health monitoring.
• Review GST positions and ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations.
• Drive closure of GST notices, assessments, and department queries within prescribed timelines.

Customs, DGFT & Foreign Trade Compliance

• Lead compliance related to Customs, Import-Export regulations, FTP policies, EPCG, Advance Authorization, RoDTEP, and other export incentive schemes.
• Ensure efficient customs clearance processes while minimizing delays and associated costs.

Litigation & Tax Risk Management

• Lead all GST, Customs, and other indirect tax assessments, audits, investigations, and litigation matters.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee representation before tax authorities.
• Monitor contingent liabilities and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and readiness for departmental audits.

Tax Automation & Digital Initiatives

• Implement technology-driven solutions for GST compliance, reconciliations, audit management, and reporting.
• Drive integration between SAP, tax engines, and regulatory filing systems.
• Establish tax analytics dashboards for leadership review and decision-making.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain, Legal, and Manufacturing teams.
• Provide tax advisory support on commercial contracts, procurement structures, and operational decisions.
• Conduct awareness programs and capability-building initiatives across businesses.

Role Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Additional qualifications such as LLB, CMA, CS, MBA Finance, or specialization in Taxation will be preferred.

Experience

• 15-20+ years of progressive experience in Indirect Taxation.
• Significant experience in large manufacturing, textiles, consumer goods, FMCG, chemicals, or diversified industrial organizations.
• Proven experience in GST, Customs, DGFT, FTP, Tax Litigation, and Tax Automation.
• Experience handling multiple manufacturing locations and complex supply chains.