Manager - Taxation

Role & responsibilities ;

1. GST Compliance & Reconciliation

• Independently manage GST compliance across multiple entities, including ATPL, AIPL, and AAPL.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other applicable GST returns.
• Drive monthly reconciliation of sales, purchases, input tax credit (ITC), and GST general ledger balances.
• Review GSTR-2B reconciliations, e-invoices, e-way bills, and credit/debit notes to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Ensure timely closure of GST sales and ITC reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and file annual GST returns and reconciliations, including pending-period compliances, wherever applicable.
• Monitor GST law amendments and assess their impact on business transactions and tax positions.

2. Taxation Strategy & Optimisation

• Identify opportunities for tax optimisation, cost savings, and improved tax efficiency across business operations.
• Evaluate GST implications of business transactions, new initiatives, and changes in operational processes.
• Provide tax-related guidance to Finance, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, and other business stakeholders.
• Assess tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Support tax planning and evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on business operations and financial performance.

3. GST Notices, Assessments & Litigation

• Independently manage GST notices, assessments, departmental queries, and litigation-related matters.
• Coordinate with tax consultants, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders for preparing responses and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of responses, representation, and other required documentation within prescribed deadlines.
• Maintain a tracker for notices, pending cases, statutory deadlines, and litigation status.
• Analyse recurring compliance issues and implement corrective actions to minimise future tax exposure.

4. TDS Compliance & Reconciliation

• Manage TDS compliance, including applicable deductions, deposits, return filings, and reconciliations.
• Conduct quarterly reconciliation of TDS receivables and payables across relevant entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly tax-related general ledger entries and periodic account closures.
• Reconcile tax balances with books of accounts and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Finance and other stakeholders to ensure accurate tax deductions, documentation, and reporting.

5. Customs & Foreign Trade Compliance

• Manage customs-related compliance, documentation, registrations, and applicable authorisations across relevant entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customs schemes and regulatory requirements, including MOOWR, IGCR, and AEO.
• Monitor and coordinate applicable registrations, renewals, amendments, and updates.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of relevant approvals and certifications, including DSIR and other applicable registrations.
• Evaluate customs duty implications and identify opportunities for duty optimisation in coordination with Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, compliance trackers, and documentation to ensure effective implementation and audit readiness.

6. Tax Automation & Process Improvement

• Drive implementation and adoption of GST automation and reconciliation tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external technology partners to resolve implementation challenges and improve system effectiveness.
• Monitor reconciliation coverage, data accuracy, exception resolution, and system adoption.
• Standardise tax processes, documentation, and SOPs to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Identify process gaps and implement controls to strengthen compliance and reporting accuracy.

7. Audit, Documentation & Internal Controls

• Maintain accurate and complete tax records, reconciliations, workings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during statutory, tax, and GST audits.
• Ensure tax-related general ledger balances and supporting schedules are reviewed and reconciled periodically.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to minimise tax risks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare tax reports, compliance dashboards, and updates for Finance leadership.

8. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve tax-related issues.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants, auditors, and government authorities as required.
• Communicate changes in tax regulations and their business implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Drive timely closure of tax-related action items through effective follow-ups and cross-functional coordination.

Required Skills & Competencies

1. GST & Tax Compliance: Strong understanding of GST returns, ITC, reconciliations, e-invoicing, e-way bills, and statutory compliance.
2. TDS & Direct Tax Fundamentals: Working knowledge of TDS compliance, deductions, return filing, and tax reconciliations.
3. Customs & Foreign Trade Regulations: Understanding of customs compliance and schemes such as MOOWR, IGCR, and AEO.
4. Tax Analysis & Optimisation: Ability to evaluate tax implications, identify risks, and recommend tax-efficient solutions.
5. Tax Litigation & Notice Management: Ability to manage notices, prepare responses, coordinate with consultants, and track statutory deadlines.
6. Data Analysis & Reconciliation: Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies, analyse tax data, and resolve reconciliation issues.
7. ERP & Tax Automation: Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems, GST portals, and tax reconciliation tools.
8. Documentation & Internal Controls: Ability to maintain accurate records, develop SOPs, and strengthen tax compliance processes.
9. Stakeholder Management: Ability to work effectively with internal teams, external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
10. Problem-Solving & Ownership: Ability to independently manage tax deliverables, resolve complex issues, and drive process improvements.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Should be a qualified CA.
• 36 years of relevant experience in taxation, preferably in a manufacturing, consumer durables, FMCG, or other product-based organisation.
• Hands-on experience in GST compliance, ITC reconciliation, TDS, tax audits, and tax-related accounting.
• Exposure to customs compliance, tax notices, litigation management, and GST automation tools will be preferred.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and cross-functional stakeholders will be an advantage

Location ; Mumbai - Vikhroli (HO)

Interested candidates,kindly send your cv on ripal.mehta@atomberg,com