Associate Vice President - Finance & Accounts (Government Incentives & Taxation)

Associate Vice President - F&A

A. Government Incentives & Subsidy Management

• Identify, evaluate, and secure central & state government incentives (PLI schemes, SGST reimbursement, capital subsidies, etc.)
• Lead end-to-end application, documentation, and follow-ups with authorities
• Track realization, compliance, and audit readiness of all incentive claims
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (projects, legal, operations) for eligibility alignment

B. Advance Authorization / License Management

• Manage Advance Authorization (Advance License) schemes under DGFT
• Ensure compliance with import/export obligations and maintain detailed records
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and forex teams for license utilization
• Track and manage bond closure, redemption, and audit documentation
• Act as SPOC for DGFT-related correspondence and inspections

C. Direct & Indirect Taxation

• Oversee GST, Customs, Income Tax, and related compliances
• Ensure correct tax structuring for import of capital goods & raw materials
• Drive tax efficiency through planning, optimization, and litigation management
• Handle tax audits, assessments, notices, and regulatory scrutiny
• Collaborate with consultants and legal teams for complex tax matters

D. Financial Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and internal policies
• Strengthen audit controls across incentives, licenses, and tax processes
• Manage internal & external audits (statutory, tax, incentive-based audits)
• Implement SOPs for financial governance and risk mitigation

E. Stakeholder & Regulatory Management

• Build strong relationships with government bodies (DGFT, Customs, GST departments)
• Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory advisors
• Partner with internal teams (procurement, supply chain, legal, projects) for compliance

F. Team Leadership & Process Excellence

• Lead a team managing taxation and incentive processes
• Drive automation and digitization in compliance tracking
• Develop dashboards for incentive realization, license utilization, and tax exposure

• CA / CMA (mandatory)
• 15–20 years of experience in manufacturing / infrastructure domain
• Strong experience in:
  • Government incentives (PLI / state subsidies)
  • Advance Authorization / DGFT processes
  • GST, Customs & Direct Taxation
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing setups (preferably solar / EPC / heavy industry)

Experience Level

Mid Level