Aster DM Healthcare - Manager/Senior Manager - Indirect Taxation - CA

Manager / Senior Manager - Indirect Taxation

Education : CA

Role Summary:

Lead and oversee the organization's indirect tax function, ensuring end-to-end GST, TDS (where applicable), and regulatory compliance. Drive tax risk management, process optimization, and strategic advisory support to business leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance & Governance:

- Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of GST returns and related reconciliations (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, etc.).

- Ensure statutory compliance with indirect tax laws and manage internal controls around tax processes.

- Monitor changes in tax laws and proactively implement necessary process updates.

Tax Advisory & Business Partnering:

- Provide strategic advisory on GST implications for new business models, contracts, and transactions.

- Review agreements for indirect tax exposure and recommend tax-efficient structures.

- Guide cross-functional teams on indirect tax positions and risk mitigation.

Litigation & Assessments:

- Lead tax audits, departmental assessments, investigations, and notices.

- Develop response strategies, draft submissions, and represent the organization before tax authorities (along with consultants, where required).

- Manage tax litigations and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.

Reconciliations & Controls:

- Oversee GST reconciliations including books vs returns, ITC reconciliations, vendor compliance tracking, and tax ledger monitoring.

- Strengthen compliance frameworks, trackers, and automation initiatives.

- Ensure accurate tax provisioning and reporting in coordination with finance.

Leadership & Process Excellence:

- Lead and mentor the indirect taxation team.

- Drive ERP/system enhancements for tax compliance automation.

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and senior management for reporting and strategic updates.