Senior Manager - Taxation

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Manager – Taxation
Job Code: TBD
Grade: Senior Manager
Function: Finance
Location: Gurgaon
Reports To: Chief Manager – Indirect Tax
Role Level: CXO-3

A. Job Purpose

• Handle GST & customs litigations, including appearances before tax authorities.
• Draft replies to SCNs, appeals, and submissions.
• Manage GST audits across India.
• Review monthly and annual return workings.
• Review vendor agreements (domestic & foreign).
• Prepare representations and advocate at government/Ministry forums.
• Classify products with proper justification.
• Develop tax simulations/models for transactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements for GST compliance and financial closing.

B. Key Accountabilities

• Ensure efficient indirect tax function.
• Timely and accurate tax payments.
• Optimize indirect tax cash flow.
• Manage indirect tax risk across business processes.
• Increase technology use for compliance.
• Minimize litigation and reduce outsourced costs.

C. Skills Required

• Strong indirect tax experience and technical expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Commercial awareness and focus.
• Strong relationship management and team collaboration.
• Research, drafting, and litigation skills.
• Business advisory experience.

D. Key Performance Indicators

• Operational Efficiency: Cost-effective tax function, timely compliance.
• Strategic Impact: Risk management, technology adoption.
• Financial Performance: Reduced litigation and outsourcing costs.

E. Key Interfaces

Internal:

• Tax Team – align objectives, provide updates.
• Cross-Functional Teams (Integration, Transformation, Corporate/Group Planning) – collaborate on priorities, assessments, and strategy.

External:

• Ministries/Tax Authorities – representation in tax matters.
• Consultants – technical discussions on transactions.

F. Educational & Experience Requirements

• Chartered Accountant with 7–10 years of experience.
• Proficient in GST & Customs law.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and Presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience handling GST & Customs authorities.
• Preferred: SAP knowledge, airline industry experience.