Deputy General Manager - Indirect Tax & Litigation

• Study, examine and advise w.r.t tax implications of strategic/expansion decisions and new projects of company as well as event based changes (e.g. new tax laws/new government policies) & its impact on the organization
• Present periodic reports related to tax planning, strategy review, risk assessment to senior management & manage escalations
• Drafting replies to Show Cause Notices (SCNs), drafting of appeals etc. Review of the response prepared by team. Regular tracking of the open matters and complete next steps.
• Understanding and analysing the impact of updates on the legislation and judicial precedents on the open matters. Engage in discussions with Head CoE.

• Constant evaluation of new tax technologies and identification of improvements opportunities (e.g. developing business case)
• Regular interaction with senior in-house personnel/external consultants for ensuring timely reviews & approvals of position paper.
• Development and delivery of employee training programs (e.g. New amendments/tax laws, Risk management trainings etc.)
• Technical analysis of SCNs/ Assessment Orders and responding to SCNs/filing of Appeals and attending personal hearings, guiding the team on technical issues, Engage in discussions with advocates and ensuring adherence to the time-lines for filing replies/appeal
• Leading the L&D initiatives for Business & IDT function - L&D programs, Knowledge sharing with Dealers/Vendors, issue of Dealer/Vendor Bulletin, GST Manual.
• Updating Sr. Management on a periodical and on event basis on matters involving potential tax risk. To provide inputs for Advocacy points.
• To prepare of Contingent Liability/ CARO/ Risk Assessment Statements, Financial Schedules related to Indirect Taxation.
• Proactive business partnering with GDC, regional co-coordinators, business & finance functions by way of query resolution
• Identifying indirect tax areas for potential tax technology / automation
• Review of agreement for sourcing and new sales contract, to help business team understand the tax implications
• Participation in tax issues, policies and positions through SIAM, CII, MCCIA etc.
• Periodic Tax Health Checkup of Business Processes/ Group Companies
• To review IDT GST Manual internally published every year
• To participate actively in Tax Meets and issuing guidelines on change in law/ procedure announced in GST Council Meetings, Union Budgets

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