Senior Manager - Taxation

Job Description

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.) in compliance with the law
• Manage input tax credit reconciliation, ensuring it is correctly claimed and accounted for
• Supervise GST audits and assessments, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to mitigate tax liabilities
• Oversee and manage GST registrations across multiple states, ensuring adherence to state-specific compliance requirements
• Ensure that the business is fully compliant with different state GST laws, managing renewals and updates as required
• Lead GST-related litigation processes, working with external consultants, legal teams, and tax authorities
• Manage disputes and appeals to minimize liabilities and ensure tax positions are robust and defensible
• Develop strategies to resolve any GST-related issues quickly and effectively

Direct Tax Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, including calculations and assessments
• Work with external advisors to ensure tax filings are accurate and timely, and respond to tax authorities on related matters
• Advise on tax planning opportunities, including structuring business operations and transactions to minimize tax liabilities
• Monitor changes in direct tax legislation, assess impact on business, and provide timely updates to leadership
• Review of applicability of TDS as per Income Tax act, rules and DTTA as and when required
• Reconciliation of TDS with 26 AS, Revenue register and Books and take necessary action to reconciles to maximum
• Review of monthly TDS data basis which payment to be made to Income Tax authorities and review of data for Quarterly TDS returns. Exploring automation of TDS reconciliation
• Tax Planning Strategy
• Monitor changes in GST laws and provide actionable recommendations to optimize tax efficiency and compliance
• Support the business in designing and implementing tax-efficient structures and strategies, including managing indirect tax audits and disputes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Operations, Sales, etc.) to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions and new initiatives
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations, advising on necessary adjustments or implementations
• Lead or contribute to the implementation of tax technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordination with Statutory, Internal auditor for All Tax related queries
• Qualifications Skills
• Chartered Accountant with 5 to 7 years of experience in direct and indirect tax, preferably in a high-growth or startup environment and consultancy firm
• Strong technical knowledge of tax regulations
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and tax software solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the health tech industry is a plus