Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager - GST & Indirect Taxation

Industry: Automobile Manufacturing

Location: [Insert Location]

Function: Finance & Taxation

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced GST & Indirect Tax professional to manage end-to-end GST compliance and provide advisory support for a leading automobile manufacturing organization. The role involves ensuring statutory compliance, supporting business transactions, handling audits and assessments, and driving process improvements through system automation.

Key Responsibilities:

GST Compliance & Reporting:

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C

- Review GST reconciliations between GSTR-2A/2B and books of accounts, and resolve discrepancies

- Monitor Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility, utilization, and reversals in line with GST regulations

- Oversee Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) compliance and related accounting entries

Advisory & Transactional Support:

- Provide GST advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and inter-state/intra-state supplies

- Analyse and interpret the impact of GST amendments, notifications, and circulars

- Evaluate GST implications related to job work, e-invoicing, e-way bills, and reverse charge provisions

Audit, Assessment & Litigation Management:

- Manage GST audits conducted by internal, statutory, and departmental auditors

- Prepare and submit responses to notices, summons, and queries from tax authorities

- Coordinate with external consultants and legal counsel for assessments and litigation matters

Process & System Enhancement:

- Drive process improvements and automation of GST compliance through SAP

- Maintain statutory documentation and tax records in compliance with legal requirements

Additional Exposure:

- Experience in handling litigation under erstwhile indirect tax laws such as Excise and VAT will be an added advantage

Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / MBA (Finance) preferred

- 6-10 years of experience in GST and indirect taxation, preferably in automobile or manufacturing sector

- Strong understanding of GST laws, compliance, audits, and ERP-based tax processes

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills