Description:

Role Overview

CA Qualified only The Indirect Tax Consultant will be responsible for providing advisory, compliance, review, and litigation support across GST/Indirect tax domains. The role involves working closely with clients across industries, analyzing tax implications of transactions, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Indirect Tax Advisory

- Provide technical advisory on GST applicability, tax positions, classification, valuation, place of supply, and input tax credit.

- Review business transactions and recommend tax-efficient structures.

- Provide guidance on contractual terms, pricing, and tax clauses.

- Assist clients with impact analysis for new tax amendments, circulars, and notifications.

2. Compliance & Reporting

- Manage monthly, quarterly & annual GST compliances, including:

GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 6, 9/9C)

Reconciliations (books vs. returns, vendor reconciliation, etc.)

- Review tax workings prepared by client teams.

- Ensure adherence to statutory timelines and maintain compliance checklists.

3. Litigation & Audit Support

- Assist clients during departmental audits, GST investigations, and regulatory notices.

- Draft replies for show-cause notices, appeals, and submissions before authorities.

- Coordinate with legal teams for advance rulings, appellate proceedings, and case law research.

4. Process Optimization & Risk Management

- Identify gaps in clients indirect tax processes and recommend controls and improvements.

- Support implementation of technology solutions, automation tools, and compliance management systems.

- Conduct GST health checks and diagnostic reviews.

5. Client Engagement & Relationship Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for client tax queries.

- Prepare and deliver presentations, training sessions, and technical updates.

- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

6. Research & Knowledge Building

- Stay updated on latest amendments, case laws, circulars, and global indirect tax trends.

- Contribute to internal knowledge databases, articles, and newsletters.

- Participate in firm-led learning & development programs.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of GST laws, rules, notifications, and case laws.

- Understanding of customs, foreign trade policy, and other indirect tax legislations (if applicable).

- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally) and GST compliance tools.

- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.

Soft Skills:

- Excellent communication (oral & written).

- Client-handling capability and stakeholder management.

- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.