Manager - Indirect Taxation

Job Description: Position: Manager - Indirect Taxation Function: Finance Location: New Delhi Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end GST compliance, including registration, returns filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C), amendments, refunds, and annual filings.Ensure timely and accurate filing of all GST returns, strictly adhering to statutory and internal timelines.Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual GST reconciliations, including GSTR-1 vs. GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B vs. purchase registers, electronic credit ledger vs. books, and GST liability reconciliations.Oversee GST accounting and ensure correct tax postings, classifications, and resolution of discrepancies in indirect tax ledgers.Coordinate and manage GST audits, including statutory audits, departmental audits, and assessments, ensuring timely closure of audit observations.Independently handle GST notices, scrutiny, audits, and departmental communications, including drafting, vetting, and filing detailed replies and representations.Track changes in GST laws, rules, circulars, and notifications; assess their applicability; and ensure implementation across processes.Manage indirect tax compliance under statutory audit requirements and support internal and external auditors with reconciliations, workings, and documentation.Handle TDS compliance, including the determination of applicable TDS rates, accurate deductions, challan payments, and quarterly TDS returns filing.Maintain, reconcile, and manage data for TDS returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submissions.Support income tax compliances, including tax audit requirements, computation support, and income tax return filings.Coordinate with tax consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders for both direct and indirect tax matters.Oversee tax accounting for direct and indirect taxes, including provisions, disclosures, and reporting in line with statutory requirements.Ensure strong documentation, data management, and audit trails for all tax-related transactions.Strengthen internal controls related to taxation, compliance, and reporting, and support automation and process improvement initiatives.Experience:Minimum 3 years in FMCG/QSR/Big 4.Strong understanding of Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, and GST. QualificationsQualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with strong academic credentials. Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial finance, basic GST, or finance operations, preferably in FMCG/manufacturing. Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, budgeting, and regulatory frameworks. .