Senior Manager- Indirect Taxation

Tax Litigation & Regulatory Interface

• Scrutinize and manage notices, inquiries, investigations, and show‑cause cum demand notices issued by tax authorities across India.
• Draft, review, and finalize replies, submissions, appeals, and represent the company in adjudication, appellate proceedings, and personal hearings.
• Liaise with tax authorities through departmental visits and ensure timely and compliant closure of matters.

Leadership & Risk Management

• Provide periodic updates to leadership on key tax matters, challenges, potential financial exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Validate and prepare contingent liability and other tax-related disclosures for financial statements and MIS.

Legal & Expert Coordination

• Collaborate with external legal counsels and tax advisors to manage litigation, appeals, and complex tax positions.
• Oversee administrative aspects such as bonds, bank guarantees, PoAs, authorizations, and vendor/counsel billing.

Case Management & Documentation

• Track litigation and appeals across forums using the litigation portal or trackers.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records and documentation for all disputes.

Business Advisory & Process Enablement

• Advise business teams on tax positions, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Support SOP reviews, SAP process improvements, HSN/SAC classification, and automation initiatives.
• Identify compliance gaps and propose tax optimization and efficiency measures.

Advocacy & Stakeholder Support

• Support government advocacy initiatives directly or through industry forums.
• Assist internal teams and external stakeholders (vendors, customers, dealers) on tax-related queries and compliance matters.

Knowledge & Capability Building

• Stay current on legislative changes, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Drive knowledge‑sharing sessions and communicate key impacts to stakeholders.