Job Description
Senior Executive
- Customs Department Finance / Indirect Taxation / Customs Compliance Location Gurugram / Delhi NCR Reporting To Senior Manager
- Indirect Taxation Position Summary The Senior Executive
- Customs will be responsible for managing customs compliance activities related to aircraft inductions, re-deliveries, engine imports/exports, repair & return transactions, spare parts movements, and regulatory approvals. The role requires close coordination with Customs Authorities, CHAs, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Aircraft Records, and Lessors to ensure seamless execution of aviation customs processes while maintaining statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Customs Compliance & Regulatory Management
• Manage customs compliances relating to:
• Aircraft imports and permanent exports.
• Aircraft re-deliveries.
• Engine imports/exports.
• Repair & return transactions.
• Temporary imports under bonds/undertakings.
• Import of aircraft spares, tools, components, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Customs Act, 1962.
• Customs Valuation Rules.
• Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
• Customs notifications applicable to the aviation sector. Aircraft & Engine Customs Documentation
• Prepare and review:
• Bonds
• Undertakings submitted to Customs.
• Annexures and reconciliation statements.
• Valuation workings.
• Import/export documentation.
• Maintain aircraft MSN-wise and engine serial number-wise customs records.
• Review customs valuation of lease rentals, repairs, modifications, and component imports. NoC & Customs Clearance Management
• Coordinate for obtaining Customs No Objection Certificates (NoC) for:
• Aircraft re-deliveries.
• Permanent export of aircraft and engines.
• Ferry engines.
• Replacement engines.
• Track timelines and ensure adherence to agreed turnaround times (TATs).
• Coordinate with CHAs for timely filing and document submissions. Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with:
• Engineering & Technical Operations.
• Fleet Management.
• Supply Chain.
• Aircraft Leasing Team.
• Finance & Accounts.
• Legal Team.
• External Customs House Agents (CHAs).
• Customs Authorities at various airports.
• Drive closure of customs-related observations and documentation gaps. Litigation & Audit Support
• Support handling of:
• Customs audits.
• Investigations and queries.
• Show Cause Notices (SCNs).
• Personal Hearings.
• Appeals and legal submissions.
• Coordinate with consultants and legal advisors for customs matters.
• Prepare factual submissions and supporting documentation. Process Improvement & Reporting
• Maintain customs trackers and dashboards.
• Develop centralized repositories for customs records.
• Monitor compliance status and risk areas.
• Prepare MIS reports and management updates.
• Drive digitization and standardization of customs documentation processes. Key Skills Required Technical Skills
• Solid knowledge of:
• Customs Act, 1962.
• Import-export procedures.
• BoE and Shipping Bill processing.
• Customs valuation principles.
• Aviation customs procedures.
• Temporary import/export regulations.
• Bond and undertaking management.
• Working knowledge of:
• GST implications on imports.
• ICEGATE portal.
• DGFT processes.
• Customs EDI systems. Behavioral Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Effective communication and drafting ability.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive assignments.
• Proactive follow-up and execution mindset.