Sturlite India
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Job Description For Indirect Tax Head
Head
Indirect Tax (GST) & Group Taxation
Company: Sturlite Electric Private Limited & Group Companies
Role Purpose
The Head of Indirect Tax (GST) will serve as the single point of accountability for all indirect tax matters across Sturlite Electric and its subsidiaries. This role is responsible for end-to-end GST compliance, process automation, risk management, and litigation strategy while also covering other indirect taxes such as Customs, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) compliance, and state levies. The position demands both leadership and hands-on contribution to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient compliance across the group.
Key Responsibilities
- GST Strategy & Compliance (Primary Focus)
Own and execute group-wide GST strategy including registration, classification, tax planning, and compliance calendar.
Oversee on-time filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C across all group entities.
Lead GSTR-2B reconciliations, purchase register matching, and ITC utilization tracking.
Maintain and optimize SAP GST configuration (tax codes, condition types, and master data) and ensure e-invoicing and e-way bill compliance.
Proactively evaluate GST impact for new products, supply chain structures, and transactions.
Manage Customs compliance including classification, valuation, BCD, IGST on imports, and duty credit tracking.
Ensure adherence to Foreign Trade Policy schemes (Advance Authorization, EPCG, RoDTEP/ROSCTL) and file claims on time.
Monitor export-import data and duty exemption utilization to avoid cost leakages.
- GST Risk Management & Litigation
Build a robust internal control framework and maintain a group-wide tax compliance calendar.
Lead GST and Customs audits, departmental inquiries, and show-cause responses.
Develop litigation strategies with external counsel, aiming for timely resolution with minimal financial impact.
- Process Automation & Technology
Champion SAP and compliance tool integration for GST and Customs reporting.
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention by 30% year-on-year.
Implement dashboards and analytics to monitor vendor compliance and ITC exposure.
- Group Tax Support (Secondary Scope)
Supervise TDS compliance, corporate tax filings, and Advance Tax at group level.
Support Transfer Pricing documentation, benchmarking, and assessments.
Provide tax support for internal audits, statutory audits, and due diligence exercises.
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
Operate as a sole contributor with leadership accountability directly responsible for outcomes while building scalable processes.
Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, finance, and legal teams to ensure tax-efficient contracting and operations.
Monitor vendor compliance for ITC eligibility and escalate risks to management.
Conduct training sessions for cross-functional teams to strengthen tax discipline.
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
CA / CMA / M.Com with 46 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Tax, with significant exposure to GST in a manufacturing or multi-location environment.
Deep expertise in GST law, Customs, FTP, and state-level levies (Professional Tax, Electricity Duty, Stamp Duty).
Strong hands-on experience with SAP GST modules and e-invoicing/e-way bill systems.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
High ownership mindset with ability to work independently and deliver results under pressure.
KPIs & Success Measures
100% On-time GST, Customs, and FTP Filings with no interest/penalty exposure.
Reconciliation Accuracy > 99% for ITC and import duty credit.
Zero major audit observations impacting business continuity.
Litigation Closure: Resolution of open cases within defined timelines.
Automation & Efficiency
30% reduction in manual compliance workload year-on-year.
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