Description:

Job Title: Assistant Manager Indirect Tax

Location: Mumbai/ Pune

Experience: 3- 10 years

Qualification: CA / LLB / M.Com/SemiQualified/CMA (with relevant experience)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager Indirect Tax to join our dynamic tax team. The role involves managing assignments across GST, Customs matters, including litigation support, advisory, compliance review, and transaction structuring. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills, hands-on client experience, and the ability to lead projects independently.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and review indirect tax assignments covering GST, Customs, and allied laws.

- Lead and oversee litigation matters including drafting replies to show cause notices, appeals, and submissions before tax authorities, Commissioner (Appeals), CESTAT, and other forums.

- Handle advisory and opinion work, providing clear and practical solutions on GST and Customs issues.

- Conduct transactional reviews to identify tax exposures and optimize structures for clients.

- Oversee GST compliance review and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.

- Keep track of judicial pronouncements, amendments, and circulars impacting indirect tax laws and advise clients accordingly.

- Collaborate with Partners, external counsels, and clients to strategize litigation and advisory deliverables.

- Guide and review the work of associates and trainees, ensuring quality and accuracy in deliverables.

- Assist in business development initiatives by preparing proposals, presentations, and thought leadership material.

Skills & Competencies:

- In-depth understanding of GST laws, Customs regulations, and FTP provisions.

- Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and client management capability.

- Proactive approach with ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

- Team-oriented mindset with mentoring skills for junior team members.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and tax research databases.

Preferred Background:

- Experience with a CA firm, consulting firm, or law firm specializing in indirect tax.

- Hands-on exposure to litigation, advisory, and compliance projects.

- Prior experience handling representations before GST / Customs authorities preferred.

Whats in it for You:

- Opportunity to lead key client engagements and strengthen your technical expertise in indirect taxation.

- Exposure to end-to-end tax litigation, advisory, and structuring assignments.

- Work closely with senior leadership and partners in a high-learning environment.

- Defined career path towards Manager / Senior Manager Indirect Tax roles.