Position Title: Senior Manager – Taxation
Job Code: TBD
Grade: Senior Manager
Function: Finance
Location: Gurgaon
Reports To: Chief Manager – Indirect Tax
Role Level: CXO-3
A. Job Purpose
- Handle GST & customs litigations, including appearances before tax authorities.
- Draft replies to SCNs, appeals, and submissions.
- Manage GST audits across India.
- Review monthly and annual return workings.
- Review vendor agreements (domestic & foreign).
- Prepare representations and advocate at government/Ministry forums.
- Classify products with proper justification.
- Develop tax simulations/models for transactions.
- Identify and implement process improvements for GST compliance and financial closing.
B. Key Accountabilities
- Ensure efficient indirect tax function.
- Timely and accurate tax payments.
- Optimize indirect tax cash flow.
- Manage indirect tax risk across business processes.
- Increase technology use for compliance.
- Minimize litigation and reduce outsourced costs.
C. Skills Required
- Strong indirect tax experience and technical expertise.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
- Commercial awareness and focus.
- Strong relationship management and team collaboration.
- Research, drafting, and litigation skills.
- Business advisory experience.
D. Key Performance Indicators
- Operational Efficiency: Cost-effective tax function, timely compliance.
- Strategic Impact: Risk management, technology adoption.
- Financial Performance: Reduced litigation and outsourcing costs.
E. Key Interfaces
Internal:
- Tax Team – align objectives, provide updates.
- Cross-Functional Teams (Integration, Transformation, Corporate/Group Planning) – collaborate on priorities, assessments, and strategy.
External:
- Ministries/Tax Authorities – representation in tax matters.
- Consultants – technical discussions on transactions.
F. Educational & Experience Requirements
- Chartered Accountant with 7–10 years of experience.
- Proficient in GST & Customs law.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, and Presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience handling GST & Customs authorities.
- Preferred: SAP knowledge, airline industry experience.
