Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Website:
tropicalagro.in
Job details:
CA qualified senior Taxation Professional with 7-10 Years of exp.
Position Overview
The Head –Indirect & Direct Taxation will lead the organization’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other indirect tax functions across India. The role involves ensuring full compliance, strategic tax planning, risk management, and representation before tax authorities. The incumbent will oversee a large-scale operation with multi-state GST registrations, multiple business verticals, and high-value transactions.
Key Responsibilities
1. GST Compliance & Operations
- Oversee end-to-end GST compliance across all states and business units.
- Ensure timely filing of all returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C, etc.) and reconciliations (GSTR-2A/2B, books vs returns).
- Monitor accurate and timely availment/utilization of ITC and manage vendor compliance.
- Manage GST registration, amendment, and cancellation processes for all locations.
- Implement and monitor automated GST compliance tools and ERP integration.
2. Strategic Tax Planning
- Develop and execute strategies to optimize tax positions within legal frameworks.
- Evaluate impact of GST law changes on business operations and recommend solutions.
- Provide indirect tax inputs for business expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and new product lines.
- Lead tax structuring for inter-state transactions, branch transfers, and supply chains.
3. Audit, Litigation & Representation
- Handle departmental audits, investigations, and assessments.
- Draft and review replies to show-cause notices, appeals, and other legal submissions.
- Liaise with external consultants, legal counsels, and senior GST officers.
- Represent the company before authorities and tribunals when required.
4. Systems & Process Improvement
- Design and enforce strong internal controls for GST compliance.
- Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency.
- Conduct periodic reviews, reconciliations, and health checks of GST processes.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams for seamless data flow in ERP.
5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead a team of tax professionals across zones and state offices.
- Train and update business, finance, and procurement teams on GST implications.
- Partner with business heads to ensure tax-efficient decision-making.
- Report regularly to management on tax exposure, savings, and compliance status.
Key Skills & Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of GST law, notifications, circulars, and judicial precedents.
- Experience in handling multi-state operations and large-scale compliances.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally) and GST compliance tools.
Preferred Background
- Experience in manufacturing, trading, or multi-state service sectors.
- Proven track record of handling ₹1000 to 2000 crore+ turnover organizations.
- Exposure to international indirect tax frameworks (desirable).
Direct tax Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance Management
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) for all entities and individuals covered under the organization.
- Oversee Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit (Form 3CEB), and TDS compliance (returns, challans, certificates, reconciliations).
- Review advance tax computations, deferred tax, and tax provisions in financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with MAT, Equalisation Levy, and other relevant provisions.
2. Tax Planning & Advisory
- Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies in alignment with business objectives.
- Provide advisory on new projects, restructuring, mergers, demergers, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions.
- Advise management on implications of new direct tax laws, amendments, and case laws.
- Optimize effective tax rate (ETR) through legitimate tax planning mechanisms.
3. Assessments & Litigation
- Handle income tax assessments, appeals, and scrutiny proceedings before tax authorities.
- Draft and review submissions, replies, and appeals before CIT (Appeals), ITAT, and other forums.
- Coordinate with external consultants, tax counsels, and senior advocates for complex litigation.
- Monitor and manage tax contingencies, demands, and refunds.
4. Transfer Pricing
- Oversee the preparation and filing of Transfer Pricing documentation and ensure compliance with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) guidelines.
- Coordinate with external advisors for benchmarking studies and audits.
- Ensure arm’s length pricing for inter-company transactions, both domestic and international.
5. Tax Accounting & Reporting
- Review tax provisions in quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy of deferred tax computation as per Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Indian Accounting Standards requirements.
- Maintain robust MIS and dashboards for management reporting on tax exposures, provisions, and compliance status.
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