Role Overview The Executive, GST & Indirect Taxation will support the Tax Manager in managing end-to-end GST compliance for all manufacturing units, warehouses and branches. The role covers returns, reconciliations, assessments, audits, litigation and personal hearings, and requires 3 to 6 years of hands-on GST experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and file all GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, ITC-04, and GSTR-6, 7 and 8 where applicable) accurately and within due dates for every registration.
- Reconcile returns with books of accounts, e-invoice and e-way bill data, and GSTR-2B (including the IMS process) before every filing.
- Verify ITC eligibility, blocked credits and reversals under Sections 16 and 17 and Rules 37, 42 and 43, and follow up with vendors on mismatches and non-filing.
- Handle GST compliance specific to manufacturing: classification, valuation including related-party and inter-unit supplies, job work, stock transfers, scrap and by-products, capital goods, RCM, exports and SEZ supplies.
- Ensure correct e-invoicing and e-way bill practices at plants and warehouses, in coordination with dispatch and logistics teams.
- Maintain statutory records and registers under Section 35 and Rule 56 at every unit, and keep them audit-ready.
- Support scrutiny, audits, summons and show cause notices by preparing data, reconciliations and draft replies.
- Attend personal hearings with the Tax Manager, assist with appeals, and maintain a litigation tracker with limitation dates.




- Maintain the compliance calendar and handle GST registrations, amendments and cancellations.
- Visit plants and warehouses regularly to check compliance, and train plant teams on GST documentation.
- Assist with customs documentation and scheme compliance such as Advance Authorisation, EPCG, drawback and RoDTEP.
- Track GST notifications, circulars and case law, and brief the Tax Manager on their impact.
- Prepare monthly MIS on ITC, liability, notices and litigation, and support GST provisions and contingent liability disclosures for finance and auditors.
- Support tax impact analysis for new products, vendors, locations and contracts.

Required Experience & Skills
- 3 to 6 years of GST experience in a manufacturing company, or in a CA or tax firm handling manufacturing clients.
- Strong command of CGST, SGST and IGST laws, rules, notifications and circulars.
- Expertise in GST portal operations, e-invoicing and e-way bill systems.
- Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, data analysis and reporting.
- Good drafting ability for notice replies and appeals.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Positive communication with plant,



finance and legal teams and with tax authorities.
- Willingness to travel to plants, warehouses and tax offices.

Educational Qualifications
- B.Com, M.Com or MBA (Finance).
- GST certification or diploma is an added advantage.

Preferred Attributes
- Working knowledge of SAP.
- Awareness of legacy indirect taxes (Excise, Service Tax, VAT/CST) and direct tax and TDS.
- Understanding of P&L; and Balance Sheet treatment of GST items such as ITC, RCM and provisions.
- Proactive approach to staying updated on regulatory changes.

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