Alstom Transport - Customs Manager - Indirect Taxation

- At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people.

- From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry.

- Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

- Could you be the full-time Customs Compliance Manager in India we're looking for?.

Your future role:

- Take on a new challenge and apply your customs compliance expertise in a dynamic and impactful field.

- You'll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

- You'll ensure seamless customs compliance and drive strategic initiatives to optimize customs-related processes.

- Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as finance, supply chain, and legal), provide advisory support to stakeholders, and manage customs-related audits, litigations, and compliance requirements, among other responsibilities.

- You'll specifically take care of managing mandatory and statutory compliances under Customs law, but also identify opportunities for tax savings and mitigation of customs-related risks.

We'll look to you for:

- Acting as a single point of contact (SPOC) for all customs-related litigations and processes.

- Advising business and supply chain teams on customs-related issues and compliance requirements.

- Monitoring and managing customs litigations and refunds, including designing strategies for resolution.

- Providing guidance on compliance and documentation for incentives under the Foreign Trade Policy RODTEP, Duty Drawback, Advance Licenses, EPCG Licenses

- Supporting tenders and projects from a customs perspective.

- Collaborating with government authorities during audits and investigations.

- Evaluating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and advising on their impact.

All About You:

- We value passion and attitude over experience.

- That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill.

- Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:.

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

- MBA, Chartered Accountant, or Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent).

- 8-10 years of experience in customs, with exposure to indirect taxation and DGFT matters.

- Working knowledge of indirect taxation (preferred).

- Up-to-date knowledge of customs legislation and recent tax updates.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and opportunities.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for internal and external interfaces.