Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual with excellent communication skills, good business judgement and analytical thinking and superior organizational & time management skills. The key purpose of the role of is to handle independently the compliances, assessments, and litigation of Direct & Indirect taxes for the group and the person will be reporting to Financial Controller.

Role Responsibilities

Indirect Taxation

1. Overall statutory compliance under GST including TCS for the group and to ensure timely payment of tax, return filing, reconciliation of ledger with GST return and identification of mismatch with GSTR-1 filed by vendors, reply to notices and assistance in appeal filing, dealing with external consultant etc.
2. Preparation of Monthly Tax MIS.

3. Obtaining timely approval & registration under various indirect tax laws for addition / amendment in business
4. Review and confirm the Indirect taxation rules applicable to transactions and ensure appropriate compliance.
5. Identify potential areas of misinterpretation and identify solutions to mitigate the same.
6. Handling Assessments/ audits/ tax queries raised by GST authorities & authorities of erstwhile regimes.
7. Liaising and briefing counsels / consultants for litigation matters.
8. Improvements in system/ Deliberation with IT team and getting tax related processes automated wherever possible (TDS/GST report)
9. Providing details to statutory auditors, Internal auditors and internal business teams.

Direct Taxation:

1. Annual direct tax compliance, including but not limited to: (i) Tax return preparation and filing, (ii) Tax audit and queries from tax authorities, (iii)Transfer Pricing audit reports (iv) Income Tax Refund processes and compliance.
2. Timely application and obtaining Lower Rate TDS certificates for group entities.

3. Perform year-end accrual review and prepare tax provision as required.
4. Work with the business and assist in establishing process around data collection and accurate / timely reporting.
5. Ensure TDS deduction in line with provisions of IT law, ensure reconciliation with 26AS and accounting as per TDS policy.
6. Prepare all Tax work papers, reconciliations and other supporting information required for the Annual Financial Statements.
7. Aid in tax advice and assistance with modelling and pricing in respect to potential new business, scope changes and contract renewals.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Experience in handling direct and indirect tax compliances, classification of goods, entry tax and managing documentation w.r.t. movement of goods.  
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, Service Tax, various VAT laws Compliances, GST laws and its implications on the business
• Deep understanding of accounting standards and IND – AS.
• Team player– monitoring, ensuring operational discipline, coaching, and training.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical ability to crunch business metrics, understanding of business metrics.
• Detail oriented and able to execute programs and process on time and fault-free.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Associated Behaviors

• Lead by example in – professional diligence, customer handling, process adherence.
• Effectively manage the team through a combination of – clear, fair, immediate feedback on their behavior, skills and outcomes and use metrics to provide new ideas and developmental impetus.
• Be the owner of the process, be the leader of the team and represent the organization strongly to customers/partners/external world.