Assistant Vice President/Deputy General Manager - Taxation - Manufacturing

Role: Taxation Lead (AGM/DGM)

Industry Preference: Public sector

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Assistant Vice President

Experience: 8 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in Direct and Indirect Taxation.

Education: Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the Direct and Indirect Tax functions for our manufacturing business.

The role will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end tax compliance, tax planning, litigation management, regulatory reporting, and advisory support while partnering with business leaders to ensure compliance with evolving tax laws.

The incumbent will lead a team handling Direct Tax and GST across multiple manufacturing locations and corporate entities while working closely with external consultants, statutory auditors, tax authorities, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Tax:

• Ensure timely compliance with all Income Tax provisions applicable to the organization.
• Manage TDS compliances, quarterly TDS returns, annual filings, and reconciliations.
• Review advance tax computations and tax provisioning.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns for all entities.
• Handle Tax Audit (Form 3CD), Transfer Pricing support, and related statutory requirements.
• Manage assessments, scrutiny proceedings, appeals, notices, and tax litigations.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal advisors.
• Review tax implications on foreign remittances, withholding taxes, DTAA applicability, and international transactions.
• Monitor amendments in Direct Tax laws and advise management on business implications.

Indirect Tax (GST):

• Ensure timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Returns, Reconciliations, etc.).
• Oversee GST compliance across manufacturing plants, depots, warehouses, and branches.
• Review Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations and vendor compliance.
• Handle GST audits, departmental assessments, notices, and litigations.
• Ensure compliance related to E-Way Bills, E-Invoicing, and GST documentation.
• Provide advisory support on GST implications for new business transactions and projects.
• Monitor changes in GST laws and ensure implementation across the organization.

Tax Planning & Advisory:

• Regulatory & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the Direct Tax and Indirect Tax teams across multiple locations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST Act, TDS provisions, and tax regulations.
• Experience in handling tax audits, assessments, and litigations.
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and international taxation.
• Expertise in SAP (ECC/S/4HANA) taxation modules.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Textiles, Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemicals, FMCG, Auto/Auto Components, Metals, Consumer Durables