Indirect Tax Manager, Sangli

Urgent opening with a leading Manufacturing Industry Position: Indirect Tax Manager / Lead Location - Pune Role Purpose: To lead and oversee all indirect tax matters (GST, Customs, and Pre-GST matters where applicable) for manufacturing operations, ensuring full compliance, effective tax planning, risk mitigation, and optimization of tax positions across supply chain transactions.Key Responsibilities 1. Compliance&Reporting - Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, etc.) - Oversee reconciliation of GST data (books vs returns vs e-way bills) - Monitor compliance with Customs, import/export regulations, and applicable duties - Ensure adherence to statutory provisions, notifications, and circulars- Manage tax compliance calendar and ensure zero non-compliance risk 2. Litigation&Assessments - Handle GST audits, assessments, and departmental inquiries - Lead responses to notices, show cause notices (SCNs), and adjudication proceedings - Liaise with external consultants and legal counsel for dispute resolution - Track and manage ongoing litigations including appeals - Develop strong documentation and defense strategies3. Tax Planning&Advisory - Provide strategic tax advisory on business transactions, contracts, and supply chain structuring - Evaluate impact of tax changes on manufacturing operations and pricing - Recommend tax-efficient procurement, warehousing, and distribution models - Optimize input tax credit (ITC) utilization and minimize leakage4. Business Partnering - Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales teams - Advise on tax implications of new business initiatives and expansion projects - Support pricing decisions considering tax impact - Conduct tax awareness sessions for internal stakeholders 5. Process Improvement&Automation - Strengthen internal controls around indirect tax processes - Drive automation of GST compliance and reporting using ERP tools (SAP/Oracle) - Implement robust reconciliation mechanisms and audit trails - Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives 6. Regulatory Tracking&Updates - Monitor changes in tax laws, GST notifications, and industry developments - Assess business impact and ensure timely implementation of changes - Maintain updated SOPs and manuals aligned with regulatory requirements 7. Team Leadership - Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals- Allocate work, review deliverables, and build team capability - Drive performance management and learning initiatives Key Deliverables - 100% compliance adherence with zero penalties - Accurate tax reporting and reconciliations - Effective resolution of audits and litigations - Optimized tax cost and improved ITC realization- Strong governance and internal controls Qualifications&Experience Education: - B.Com + Chartered Accountant (CA)– Mandatory - Additional qualification in Law or Taxation preferred Experience: - 8–10 years of experience in indirect taxation - Minimum 5+ years in the manufacturing sector preferred - Strong exposure to GST, Customs, and supply chain taxationInterested candidates can share their updated CV