Associate Director-Indirect Tax(GST& Related Domain)

T he organization a consulting firm comprising business advisory, financial advisory, tax consulting & CAs, specializing in various taxation aspects and servicing clients including Japanese and Multinational Companies subsidiaries in India who wish to venture into the Indian market.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor on GST, Customs, FTP, SEZ, and other indirect tax matters.
• Lead client conversations and engagements across advisory, compliance, representation, and litigation.
• Manage end-to-end client lifecycle from scoping, solutioning, delivery, and feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, internal stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

• Drive the growth of the Indirect Tax practice through client mining, lead generation, and campaign execution.
• Identify and develop new service lines including tech-enabled tax solutions.
• Lead the creation of marketing materials, thought leadership, and represent the practice in public forums.

• Lead recruitment, performance management, and capability development of the team.
• Identify and address training needs, and coach next-generation leaders.
• Ensure high team morale and retention through proactive engagement.

• Forecast revenues, manage budgets, and ensure on-time billing and collection.
• Support preparation of MIS reports and periodic leadership updates.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Deep domain expertise in Indirect Taxation including GST, SEZ, FTP, and Customs.
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing mid to large teams.
• Strong client orientation with a focus on relationship building.
• Effective communicator with strong drafting and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and thought leadership.

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Indirect Taxation, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Domain: Professional services firms preferred (especially firms with 4+ partners). MNC working experience will be addon.
• Sector Exposure: Manufacturing, FMCG, Logistics, IT, BFSI, Pharma, Real Estate, etc.
• Other: Strong government liaising capabilities, experience in large-scale GST implementation projects, and commercial management exposure preferred.

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