The Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the company's indirect tax obligations, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax regulations, and supporting business operations across various jurisdictions. This role requires in-depth knowledge of indirect taxes such as GST, sales tax, customs duties and VAT . The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams and external tax authorities to provide guidance on tax-related issues, manage risks, and optimize tax efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Indirect Tax Compliance:
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of indirect tax returns, including VAT, GST, sales tax, and other applicable indirect taxes.
- Monitor legislative changes in indirect taxes across various jurisdictions and assess their impact on the company.
- Manage indirect tax audits, tax assessments, notices, litigations and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities to ensure smooth tax operations.
- Advisory and Support:
- Provide technical tax advice and support to internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, procurement, and operations teams, on indirect tax matters.
- Collaborate with business units to evaluate indirect tax implications for new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities and efficiencies across the organization’s transactions and structures.
- Risk Management:
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations.
- Conduct regular reviews of indirect tax processes, reporting, and filings to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Manage indirect tax disputes and litigation with tax authorities.
- Process Improvement & Technology:
- Lead efforts to improve indirect tax processes, including automation of tax filings and compliance tasks.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure proper configuration of tax rules within ERP systems.
