GST Manager - Taxation

Role Overview:

As a GST Manager based in Mumbai, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for all indirect tax matters within the organization. This role involves managing the end-to-end GST lifecycle, from complex reconciliations and return filings to representing the company during statutory audits and regulatory inquiries. You will collaborate closely with internal finance teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless compliance, mitigate tax risks, and optimize the company's indirect tax position. Your work will directly influence the organization's financial integrity and ensure that all business operations remain aligned with the latest legislative updates.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the end-to-end GST compliance process, including the accurate and timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual returns to ensure zero-penalty operations.

- Manage complex GST reconciliations between books of accounts and the GST portal to identify and rectify discrepancies in input tax credit and output liability.

- Lead the preparation and coordination of statutory audits and departmental assessments, acting as the primary point of contact for tax authorities.

- Advise internal stakeholders on the tax implications of new business initiatives, contracts, and supply chain structures to ensure regulatory alignment.

- Monitor legislative changes and judicial pronouncements to proactively update internal tax policies and maintain organizational compliance.

- Streamline finance and accounting workflows to enhance the efficiency of tax reporting and data management across the firm.

Required Skillset:

- Possess deep technical expertise in Goods & Services Tax laws, with a proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks to real-world business scenarios.

- Demonstrate strong proficiency in managing statutory audits and interacting with regulatory bodies, backed by 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in taxation.

- Exhibit advanced analytical skills in finance and accounts, with the ability to handle large datasets and perform detailed reconciliations with high accuracy.

- Communicate complex tax concepts effectively to non-finance stakeholders and senior management, fostering a culture of transparency and compliance.

- Maintain a professional qualification such as CA, CMA, or an MBA in Finance from a reputed institute, ensuring a solid foundation in accounting principles.

- Adapt seamlessly to a fast-paced, on-site work environment in Mumbai, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines with professional composure.