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Associate Director - Indirect Tax

Job Description - Associate Director - Indirect Tax

Description

Proposed designation 


Associate Director – Indirect tax


Role type 


Supervisory


Reporting to

     Director – Head of Tax



Geo to be supported 


Corporate


Work timings

     Flexible



Responsibilities

The Associate Director – Indirect tax (Corporate Functions) will lead and manage all tax matters for the KGS entities, including GST, legacy Service Tax matters, SEZ/STPI compliance, tax controversy management, and indirect tax advisory support to business and finance stakeholders. The role will drive compliance excellence, manage audits and assessments, support strategic business initiatives from an indirect tax perspective, and lead a team of tax professionals.

The role also includes coordination with external consultants, advisers, and regulatory authorities.

The Associate Director – Indirect tax will drive functional excellence, and collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Leadership.

 

A. Indirect Tax (GST, Service Tax, SEZ/STPI)

Manage end-to-end GST compliance (registrations, returns, e-invoicing, reconciliations and audits).
Oversee GST and Service Tax refunds, assessment and  litigations
Review GST positions and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen the indirect tax control framework.
Develop and maintain SOPs and governance mechanisms for indirect tax processes.
Ensure complete SEZ, STPI / EOU compliance including filings, documentation, approvals and liaison with relevant authorities.
 

B. Tax Litigation & Representation

Manage GST and legacy Service Tax audits, investigations, assessments, and litigation matters.
Review and coordinate responses to notices, audit queries, and assessments and provide periodic updates to leadership
Work closely with external advisors and legal counsel on litigation strategy and representation before tax authorities and appellate forums.
Maintain oversight of open tax disputes and provide periodic updates to leadership

C. Tax Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

Advise stakeholder on emerging tax risks,   regulatory changes, and strategic tax planning.
Present regular tax updates, risks and impacts to senior leadership   on open matters
Partner with business units to evaluate tax implications of new  product offerings, and organizational restructurings.

D. Team Leadership & Governance

Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, creating a high-performance environment.
Establish tax governance frameworks, internal controls, SOPs, and  risk management mechanisms.
Oversee automation and process improvements in tax reporting and compliance.
Drive technical capability building and knowledge sharing within the team

E. Audit Coordination

Manage statutory audit, internal audit, and group audit requirements pertaining to tax.
Support financial statement disclosures and tax provisioning related to indirect taxes

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Qualifications

Educational qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory

 

Work experience

8-10 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Tax (GST, Service Tax, SEZ/STPI); ex–Big 4 or top-tier advisory background preferred.
Experience in a multinational / shared service environment preferred.
Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale GST compliance, audits, investigations, and litigation
Proven track record in handling audits, assessments, litigation, and regulatory representation


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