Indirect Tax Specialist

Job Purpose and Impact

The Indirect Tax Specialist will support the organization in managing indirect tax compliance, audits, litigation, advisory, research and tax risk management activities. The role will involve coordinating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and tax authorities to ensure timely compliance with applicable GST and other indirect tax laws while supporting business operations through effective tax guidance.

Key Accountabilities

1. GST Compliances: Collate and assess the data for GST return filing and coordinate with tax consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns and compliance with statutory requirements.

2. GST Audits, Assessments & Investigations: Support GST audits, departmental inquiries, assessments, investigations and information requests from tax authorities. Coordinate collection, validation, and submission of data and documents required during audits and assessments. Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of action items.

3. Litigation Management: Assist in handling GST disputes and litigation matters, including preparation of responses to notices, show cause notices, audit observations, and departmental communications. Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and legal counsels for representation before tax authorities. Maintain litigation trackers and ensure timely submission of responses and appeals.

4. Tax Advisory & Business Support: Provide day-to-day GST guidance to business, finance, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams on indirect tax matters. Support tax impact assessments for business transactions, contractual arrangements, supply chain changes, and new business initiatives. Assist in evaluating indirect tax implications of business decisions and recommend compliant solutions.

5. Tax Research & Technical Analysis: Conduct research on GST laws, notifications, circulars, advance rulings, and judicial precedents. Analyze changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations. Prepare technical notes, tax positions, and management updates on significant indirect tax developments.

6. Process Improvement & Risk Management: Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities for process improvements. Support implementation and enhancement of tax controls and compliance processes.

7. Training & Stakeholder Management: Support delivery of GST awareness and training sessions for internal stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tax requirements are appropriately considered in business processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in GST audits, litigation, compliances and indirect tax advisory.
• CA Inter or LLB qualification will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of GST law, e-invoicing, e-way bill, input tax credit provisions and audit/litigation procedures.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at a Big Four accounting/advisory firm.