Job Title:  Associate Director | Compliance, Assessment & Research, Advisory Services & Tax Controversy Manageme

Tax

Indirect Tax | Associate Director

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Your work profile:

Responsibilities:

Compliance & Process Management

• Preparation and finalization of GST and other indirect tax computations, ensuring accurate adjustment of tax credits and eligibility of Input Tax Credits based on client data.
• Timely preparation, review, and filing of GST returns, refund applications, and other statutory filings, adhering to client and regulatory deadlines.
• Compilation, submission, and closure of GST registration, amendments, and surrender applications.
• Maintaining and managing compliance data, trackers, and MIS reports in GST-compliant and easily retrievable formats.
• Perform GST reviews as part of Internal Audit engagements.

Advisory & Research

• Providing day-to-day support to clients on GST and other Indirect Tax queries and technical issues, both routine and complex.
• Drafting technical memoranda, advisory notes, and detailed reports addressing client-specific GST and other Indirect Tax issues.
• Conducting comprehensive GST incidence reviews, internal audit engagements, and assisting in the implementation of recommendations.
• Extensive research and analysis of GST laws, rules, judicial pronouncements, and legislative updates, with benchmarking against industry best practices.
• Rendering business advisory services under GST laws, including planning, developing, and implementing strategies to optimize tax incidence.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinating closely with clients and internal teams for timely information exchange, discharge of tax liabilities, and effective resolution of compliance or technical queries.
• Liaising with tax authorities and government departments for obtaining registration approval, refunds, audit support, and investigation matters.

• Preparation and delivery of internal/external workshops, training sessions, and presentations on key indirect tax topics.
• Benchmarking against industry preferred practice to identify new ways of helping to reduce GST incidence and capturing permanent cash flow benefits.

• Assisting clients in obtaining benefits under PLI, SPECS, and State Industrial Policy.

Audit & Litigation Support

• Drafting responses to departmental notices and supporting documentation for audit/litigation.
• Guiding and representing various companies in relation to the audit, enquiries, and investigations conducted by different authorities, including complex situations like surprise searches/visits, etc.
• Representing clients before various indirect tax authorities, Advance Ruling Authorities, and appellate forums towards achieving dispute resolution.

Business Development & Strategic Initiatives

• Assisting in the preparation of pitch decks, business development presentations, and go-to-market materials for prospective and existing clients.
• Identifying and developing new service opportunities within the indirect tax domain.
• Contributing to thought leadership by participating in firm eminence programs, writing technical papers, and engaging in conferences or client events.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervising, mentoring, and training junior team members to build a strong, future-ready tax bench.
• Acting as a single point of contact (SPOC) for end-to-end client engagements, ensuring high standards of client service and satisfaction.
• Managing client codes, time logging, invoicing, and collections in line with firm policies.
• Driving collaboration with other tax and business service lines for multi-disciplinary client requirements and complex projects.

Desired qualifications

• Graduates, Semi-Qualified/Qualified C.A/C.S/CMA/MBA(Finance) with experience in the field of Indirect Taxation.
• Good Technical Knowledge
• Team Player
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Persistent and persuasive

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