Indirect Taxation Manager - GST & Customs

Job Requirements: Indirect Taxation: GST Management: - Minimise tax liabilities legally through informed application of tax laws and regulations. - Review tax calculations and estimates, ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns. - Network regularly with GST authorities and external consultants, manage and resolve escalations related to the same. - Statutory audits and explanation regarding all disputes for effective understanding and closure. - Interaction with DGFT authorities for getting the relevant benefits for all divisions with proper understanding of the benefit to the company/division. - Understanding custom issues relating to customs clearance, interaction, disputes, and adjudication with paramount understanding of business requirement. - Understanding of disputes and opportunities that exist for the company, taking it forward with legal opinion from experts. - Appearances before all quasi-judicial authorities on behalf of the company. - Understanding of ISCM/Commercial expectations on transactions for effective structure to leverage maximum benefits out of the transaction. - Expected to be an expert with networking across industries and briefing of senior counsels. Governance and Compliance: - Support in the creation and implementation of effective governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks. - Ensure pro-active input into preventive actions to address key business risks. Process Improvement: - Introduce continuous process improvements related to GST and review implementation of the same. - Keep current in the field of GST, constantly update the knowledge and understanding. People Management: - Drive a performance driven culture in the team by reviewing performance parameters and providing feedback to the team. - Contribute in talent development by providing subordinates with adequate exposure and growth opportunities. - Ensure periodic follow-up with the recruitment team to fill the vacant positions within stipulated time. Work Experience: - Advanced knowledge of GST. - Knowledge of Customs clearance and related aspects. - Drafting skills at a high level. - Expertise in handling GST authorities. - Execution and management of litigation strategies for all India. - We are looking for someone from CA batch of 2015, 2016, 2017, or LLB. - The candidate would have to be in core indirect tax (GST). - Handling GST compliance, advisory, litigation, and customs. - They should have worked with tax authorities, interacted with DGFT (foreign trade), and networked with external authorities for the benefit of the organisation. - The candidate should have team managing experience as this role will have 6-7 members reporting to him. - The candidate should also have worked with systems, SAP etc.