Manager - Indirect Tax Consultant - FS/Incentive - CA

Description:

Role Overview

CA Qualified only The Indirect Tax Consultant will be responsible for providing advisory, compliance, review, and litigation support across GST/Indirect tax domains. The role involves working closely with clients across industries, analyzing tax implications of transactions, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Indirect Tax Advisory

• Provide technical advisory on GST applicability, tax positions, classification, valuation, place of supply, and input tax credit.
• Review business transactions and recommend tax-efficient structures.
• Provide guidance on contractual terms, pricing, and tax clauses.
• Assist clients with impact analysis for new tax amendments, circulars, and notifications.

2. Compliance & Reporting

• Manage monthly, quarterly & annual GST compliances, including:

GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 6, 9/9C)

Reconciliations (books vs. returns, vendor reconciliation, etc.)

• Review tax workings prepared by client teams.
• Ensure adherence to statutory timelines and maintain compliance checklists.

3. Litigation & Audit Support

• Assist clients during departmental audits, GST investigations, and regulatory notices.
• Draft replies for show-cause notices, appeals, and submissions before authorities.
• Coordinate with legal teams for advance rulings, appellate proceedings, and case law research.

4. Process Optimization & Risk Management

• Identify gaps in clients indirect tax processes and recommend controls and improvements.
• Support implementation of technology solutions, automation tools, and compliance management systems.
• Conduct GST health checks and diagnostic reviews.

5. Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client tax queries.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, training sessions, and technical updates.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

6. Research & Knowledge Building

• Stay updated on latest amendments, case laws, circulars, and global indirect tax trends.
• Contribute to internal knowledge databases, articles, and newsletters.
• Participate in firm-led learning & development programs.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GST laws, rules, notifications, and case laws.
• Understanding of customs, foreign trade policy, and other indirect tax legislations (if applicable).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally) and GST compliance tools.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication (oral & written).
• Client-handling capability and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.