Indirect Tax Manager

Urgent opening with a leading Manufacturing Industry

Position: Indirect Tax Manager / Lead

Location - Pune

Role Purpose:

To lead and oversee all indirect tax matters (GST, Customs, and Pre-GST matters where applicable) for manufacturing operations, ensuring full compliance, effective tax planning, risk mitigation, and optimization of tax positions across supply chain transactions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, etc.)
• Oversee reconciliation of GST data (books vs returns vs e-way bills)
• Monitor compliance with Customs, import/export regulations, and applicable duties
• Ensure adherence to statutory provisions, notifications, and circulars
• Manage tax compliance calendar and ensure zero non-compliance risk

2. Litigation & Assessments

• Handle GST audits, assessments, and departmental inquiries
• Lead responses to notices, show cause notices (SCNs), and adjudication proceedings
• Liaise with external consultants and legal counsel for dispute resolution
• Track and manage ongoing litigations including appeals
• Develop strong documentation and defense strategies

3. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Provide strategic tax advisory on business transactions, contracts, and supply chain structuring
• Evaluate impact of tax changes on manufacturing operations and pricing
• Recommend tax-efficient procurement, warehousing, and distribution models
• Optimize input tax credit (ITC) utilization and minimize leakage

4. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales teams
• Advise on tax implications of new business initiatives and expansion projects
• Support pricing decisions considering tax impact
• Conduct tax awareness sessions for internal stakeholders

5. Process Improvement & Automation

• Strengthen internal controls around indirect tax processes
• Drive automation of GST compliance and reporting using ERP tools (SAP/Oracle)
• Implement robust reconciliation mechanisms and audit trails
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

6. Regulatory Tracking & Updates

• Monitor changes in tax laws, GST notifications, and industry developments
• Assess business impact and ensure timely implementation of changes
• Maintain updated SOPs and manuals aligned with regulatory requirements

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals
• Allocate work, review deliverables, and build team capability
• Drive performance management and learning initiatives

Key Deliverables

• 100% compliance adherence with zero penalties
• Accurate tax reporting and reconciliations
• Effective resolution of audits and litigations
• Optimized tax cost and improved ITC realization
• Strong governance and internal controls

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• B.Com + Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• Additional qualification in Law or Taxation preferred

Experience:

• 8–10 years of experience in indirect taxation
• Minimum 5+ years in the manufacturing sector preferred
• Strong exposure to GST, Customs, and supply chain taxation

Interested candidates can share their updated CV