- Responsible for managing end-to-end direct and indirect tax compliance, litigation, tax strategies, risk management and tax advisory for a goods-based retail/e-commerce/FMCG organization.

- The role requires strong hands-on experience in GST, direct tax, handling litigations , risk managements, and strengthening tax compliance frameworks while supporting business growth through effective tax strategy.

JOB DESCRIPTION (CA with 1st attempt only)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance

- Preparation and submission of responses to notices/enquiries issued by the direct and indirect tax requirements (e.g., Income Tax, GST/VAT, Withholding Tax, etc.)

- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all direct and indirect tax Review tax returns, statements, reconciliations, and statutory filings.

- Oversee tax accounting, tax provisions, and disclosures in financial statements.

- Monitor changes in Tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.

2. Tax Litigation & Controversy Management

- Manage tax assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations by tax authorities.

- Prepare and review responses to tax notices, queries, and show-cause notices.

- Coordinate with external tax consultants, legal counsel, and authorities for appeals and litigation.

- Maintain litigation trackers and assess potential financial and operational exposure.

3. Tax Risk Management

- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate tax risks across business operations.

- Develop and implement internal tax controls and governance frameworks.

4. Tax Advisory

- Provide tax advisory support to business, finance, and operational teams.

- Advise on tax implications of transactions, contracts, restructuring, and new business initiatives.

- Support cross-functional teams on tax-efficient decision-making.

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on tax matters.

5. Tax Strategy

- Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.

- Drive long-term tax efficiency while ensuring compliance and risk management.

6. Stakeholder & Team Management

- Manage and mentor junior tax team members.

- Liaise with external advisors, consultants, and tax authorities.

- Collaborate with cross functional teams.

Signs of a fit:

- You are a Chartered Accountant (1st attempt) with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in direct and indirect taxation.

- You have managed tax litigation independently, including handling notices, assessments, appeals, and departmental queries.

- You possess strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, and TCS, particularly in goods-based businesses such as retail, e-commerce, or FMCG.

- You have experience in tax strategy, and advisory, and can translate tax implications into practical business guidance.

- You proactively identify tax risks and have implemented controls or frameworks to mitigate them.

- You have worked on strengthening tax compliance frameworks, SOPs, and internal controls.

- You can partner effectively with finance, operations, and external advisors to support business growth.

- You stay updated on changes in tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.

- You take ownership, demonstrate attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced retail/e-commerce/FMCG environment.