Job Description – Taxation Lead (AGM/DGM)

Position - Taxation Lead (AGM/DGM)

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Assistant Vice President

Location: Thane

Budget: Upto 30 LPA

Experience: 10 years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the Direct and Indirect Tax

functions for our manufacturing business. The role will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end

tax compliance, tax planning, litigation management, regulatory reporting, and advisory support

while partnering with business leaders to ensure compliance with evolving tax laws.

The incumbent will lead a team handling Direct Tax and GST across multiple manufacturing

locations and corporate entities while working closely with external consultants, statutory

auditors, tax authorities, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax

? Ensure timely compliance with all Income Tax provisions applicable to the organization.

? Manage TDS compliances, quarterly TDS returns, annual filings, and reconciliations.

? Review advance tax computations and tax provisioning.

? Coordinate preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns for all entities.

? Handle Tax Audit (Form 3CD), Transfer Pricing support, and related statutory

requirements.

? Manage assessments, scrutiny proceedings, appeals, notices, and tax litigations.

? Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal advisors.

? Review tax implications on foreign remitiances, withholding taxes, DTAA applicability,

and international transactions.

? Monitor amendments in Direct Tax laws and advise management on business

implications.

Indirect Tax (GST)

? Ensure timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Returns, Reconcilia?ons,

etc.).

? Oversee GST compliance across manufacturing plants, depots, warehouses, and

branches.

? Review Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconcilia?ons and vendor compliance.

? Handle GST audits, departmental assessments,



no?ces, and litigations.

? Ensure compliance related to E-Way Bills, E-Invoicing, and GST documentation.

? Provide advisory support on GST implications for new business transactions and

projects.

? Monitor changes in GST laws and ensure implementation across the organization.

Tax Planning & Advisory

? Develop tax-efficient business structures while ensuring regulatory compliance.

? Evaluate tax impact of business restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, imports, exports,

and capital expenditure.

? Support finance and business teams on tax matters related to contracts and commercial

arrangements.

? Identify tax optimization opportunities without compromising compliance.

Regulatory & Risk Management

? Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements.

? Establish robust internal controls over taxation processes.

? Drive tax governance initiatives and strengthen compliance frameworks.

? Mitigate tax risks through proactive monitoring and timely corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management

? Liaise with Income Tax, GST, Customs, and other statutory authorities.

? Manage relationships with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants.

? Partner with Corporate Finance, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, Commercial, and

Manufacturing teams on tax-related ma?ers.

Team Leadership

? Lead and mentor the Direct Tax and Indirect Tax teams across mul?ple loca?ons.

? Allocate responsibilities, review deliverables, and build technical capabili?es within the

team.





? Drive process improvements, automa?on, and standardiza?on in taxa?on processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

? Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

? Additional qualification in Direct/Indirect Taxation or International Taxation will be an

advantage.

Experience

? 10 years of post-qualification experience in Direct and Indirect Taxation.

? Experience in a large manufacturing organization with turnover exceeding ?3,000 Crores

preferred.

? Exposure to listed companies and multi-location operations will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

? Strong knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST Act, TDS provisions, and tax regula?ons.

? Experience in handling tax audits, assessments, and litigations.

? Knowledge of Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and international taxation.

? Expertise in SAP (ECC/S/4HANA) taxation modules.

? Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.

? Familiarity with automation and tax compliance tools.

Functional Competencies

? Direct Tax Compliance

? GST Compliance & Advisory

? Tax Planning & Strategy

? Tax Audits & Assessments

? Tax Litigation Management

? International Taxation

? Transfer Pricing Support

? Financial Controls & Compliance

? Regulatory Reporting

? Risk Management

Behavioural Competencies

? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

? High attention to detail and accuracy.

? Excellent leadership and people management abilities.

? Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

? Effective communication and presentation skills.

? Ability to work under tight statutory timelines.

? High integrity and qualified ethics.

? Strategic thinking with a business-oriented approach.

Preferred Industry Experience

? Textiles

? Manufacturing

? Engineering

? Chemicals

? FMCG

? Auto/Auto Components

? Metals

? Consumer Durables

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