Senior Manager - Indirect Taxation

Senior Manager- Indirect Taxation

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Tax Litigation & Regulatory Interface

• Scrutinize and manage notices, inquiries, investigations, and show‑cause cum demand notices issued by tax authorities across India.
• Draft, review, and finalize replies, submissions, appeals, and represent the company in adjudication, appellate proceedings, and personal hearings.
• Liaise with tax authorities through departmental visits and ensure timely and compliant closure of matters.

Leadership & Risk Management

• Provide periodic updates to leadership on key tax matters, challenges, potential financial exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Validate and prepare contingent liability and other tax-related disclosures for financial statements and MIS.

Legal & Expert Coordination

• Collaborate with external legal counsels and tax advisors to manage litigation, appeals, and complex tax positions.
• Oversee administrative aspects such as bonds, bank guarantees, PoAs, authorizations, and vendor/counsel billing.

Case Management & Documentation

• Track litigation and appeals across forums using the litigation portal or trackers.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records and documentation for all disputes.

Business Advisory & Process Enablement

• Advise business teams on tax positions, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Support SOP reviews, SAP process improvements, HSN/SAC classification, and automation initiatives.
• Identify compliance gaps and propose tax optimization and efficiency measures.

Advocacy & Stakeholder Support

• Support government advocacy initiatives directly or through industry forums.
• Assist internal teams and external stakeholders (vendors, customers, dealers) on tax-related queries and compliance matters.

Knowledge & Capability Building

• Stay current on legislative changes, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Drive knowledge‑sharing sessions and communicate key impacts to stakeholders.

Preferred Industries

Manufacturing

Education Qualification

CA or CMA/Post Graduation with LLB with hands-on exposure to IDT compliances and accounting practices

General Experience

12-15 years

Critical Experience

Sound Knowledge of Law & Procedure related to GST, Customs, Excise & Service Tax including expert understanding of rules/principles in Classification of Goods/Services, SAP Systems & processes, Finance & Accounting principles

Exceptional understanding/ Interpretation of Laws, Knowledge of various Customs regulations, including FTP and FTAs, Excellent drafting skillsets, Communication and IT skills, Data Analytical Skills.

System Generated Core Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical Thinking

System Generated Secondary Skills

Experience Level

Senior Level