Senior Manager - Taxation

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance

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  Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.) in compliance with the law

  
  


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  Manage input tax credit reconciliation, ensuring it is correctly claimed and accounted for

  
  


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  Supervise GST audits and assessments, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to mitigate tax liabilities

  
  


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  Oversee and manage GST registrations across multiple states, ensuring adherence to state-specific compliance requirements

  
  


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  Ensure that the business is fully compliant with different state GST laws, managing renewals and updates as required

  
  


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  Lead GST-related litigation processes, working with external consultants, legal teams, and tax authorities

  
  


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  Manage disputes and appeals to minimize liabilities and ensure tax positions are robust and defensible

  
  


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  Develop strategies to resolve any GST-related issues quickly and effectively

  
  

Direct Tax Compliance

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  Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, including calculations and assessments

  
  


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  Work with external advisors to ensure tax filings are accurate and timely, and respond to tax authorities on related matters

  
  


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  Advise on tax planning opportunities, including structuring business operations and transactions to minimize tax liabilities

  
  


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  Monitor changes in direct tax legislation, assess impact on business, and provide timely updates to leadership

  
  


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  Review of applicability of TDS as per Income Tax act, rules and DTTA as and when required

  
  


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  Reconciliation of TDS with 26 AS, Revenue register and Books and take necessary action to reconciles to maximum

  
  


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  Review of monthly TDS data basis which payment to be made to Income Tax authorities and review of data for Quarterly TDS returns. Exploring automation of TDS reconciliation

  
  

Tax Planning & Strategy

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  Monitor changes in GST laws and provide actionable recommendations to optimize tax efficiency and compliance

  
  


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  Support the business in designing and implementing tax-efficient structures and strategies, including managing indirect tax audits and disputes.

  
  

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Operations, Sales, etc.) to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions and new initiatives

  
  


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  Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations, advising on necessary adjustments or implementations

  
  


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  Lead or contribute to the implementation of tax technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

  
  


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  Coordination with Statutory, Internal auditor for All Tax related queries

  
  

Qualifications & Skills

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  Chartered Accountant with 5 to 7 years of experience in direct and indirect tax, preferably in a high-growth or startup environment and consultancy firm

  
  


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  Strong technical knowledge of tax regulations

  
  


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  Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and tax software solutions

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  
  


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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

  
  


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  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Experience in the healthtech industry is a plus