Role Summary/ Purpose: The purpose of this position is to: - Support Tax Leader on the Indirect tax related aspects that touches the business/ legal entities - Work with internal and external stakeholders / consultants to achieve the desired goals Essential Responsibilities: The responsibilities includes: - Business partner and Projects Support Tax leader on business transactions and projects from Indirect tax perspective to ensure effective and efficient tax outcome in compliant with contemporaneous tax laws Support in review of transactions documents and ensure that the documents captures the appropriate clauses to achieve effective and efficient tax outcome in compliance with applicable tax laws Track the changes in Indirect tax laws and jurisprudence and communicate its impact on business. Oversight the implementation of these changes in business/ accounting systems. Identify and communicate the impact of change in tax laws/ jurisprudence on existing tax positions to stakeholders Support in ensuring that the Company is ready to implement Goods and Service Tax law (GST) as and when the same is introduced. Proactively work with Business and Information Technology to ensure that Business and Accounting systems would be ready on timely basis to implement GST. Impart training on tax concepts to other functions to facilitate smooth implementation of tax policies/ regulations - Manage Indirect tax Litigation Support in preparation of strategy for ongoing Indirect tax litigation and partner with external counsels/ consultant Support in preparation for tax litigation by doing appropriate legal and factual documentation Support in preparation/ reviewing written submission to be filed with respect to tax litigation Attend tax hearings in appellate authorities / Courts along with external consultants Lead efforts on stay of demand to avoid any coercive action and unexpected cash outflow Ensure retention of documents and information required to defend tax litigation Follow up for tax refunds basis litigation outcome - Own Indirect tax compliances (VAT, Service Tax, Entry tax and other applicable laws) and process that includes Review / Design the standard process for Indirect tax compliances and ensure the same is implemented and continuously followed Review computation of tax liabilities to ensure the accuracy and completeness and standard process is followed Ensure that monthly tax payments are done timely Review and timely filing of all Indirect tax returns Manage VAT Audits - Manage and frontend interactions with the tax authorities which includes Prepare strategy and lead tax assessments process Ensure preparation of data/ documents for tax assessment Review and finalize the tax submissions Represent before tax authorities along with external consultants Ensure response of all notices/ interaction issued by tax authorities - Tax documentation which includes: Lead efforts and ensure that ongoing transaction documentation required for tax audits, assessments and disputes is in place Documentation is kept and readily retrieval with respect to tax credits and other concessions / benefits obtained by the Company/ Customers Ensure that tax documentation is easily retrievable and not people dependent - Environment awareness and Others that includes: Keep abreast about the changes in tax laws and jurisprudence Attend tax conferences and seminars and keep updated about industry practice on tax issues Review and ensure that all Indirect tax balances and disclosures in financials are accurate and appropriately reflected Ensure preparation and review of tax provision and contingent Liability tracker Ensure preparation and review of Dispute/ Litigation Tracker Ensure preparation and review of Notice/ Show Cause Tracker Prepare tax trackers for regular update to Tax leader on Indirect tax disputes/ risks, Compliances and documentation aspect Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter Industry: IT-Software / Software Services Functional Area: Accounts , Finance , Tax , Company Secretary , Audit Role Category:Accounts Role:Taxation(Indirect) Manager Desired Candidate Profile Education- UG: B.Com PG:MBA/PGDM Doctorate:Any Doctorate - Any Specialization, Doctorate Not Required Qualifications/ Requirements: - Educational Qualifications: Chartered Accountant with 5- 8 year experience. LLB would be an added advantage. Candidate from Big 4/ MNCs preferred Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Desired Characteristics: Excellent analytical, decision making & problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Knowledge of financial sector and commercial and consumer finance products preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office and well verse to use research engines for tax Proactive, Self- motivated, Driven & Energetic Ability to work effectively within a team as team member/ leader Job role Flexibility & Commitment is essentia
