Indirect Tax Manager

Role & responsibilities :

• Tax Compliance and Reporting :
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of indirect tax returns (such as VAT, GST, and customs declarations).
• Maintain up-to-date records of transactions and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare and submit tax reports to relevant authorities.
• Tax Planning and Strategy :
• Advise on structuring transactions in a tax-efficient manner.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in indirect tax laws and regulations to recommend strategic approaches for the business.
• Audit and Risk Management :
• Review internal processes and transactions to minimize the risk of indirect tax errors.
• Handle indirect tax audits from tax authorities and respond to any queries or investigations.
• Develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate the risk of tax penalties.
• Customs and Import / Export Compliance :
• Ensure compliance with customs duties and other relevant taxes for imports and exports.
• Maintain accurate records of international transactions and coordinate with customs authorities.
• Advisory on Contracts and Pricing :
• Provide guidance on indirect tax implications for various contracts, including sales, procurement, and international transactions.
• Advise on pricing strategies that comply with tax regulations and optimize tax outcomes.
• Training and Awareness :
• Train internal teams on indirect tax compliance and changes in the tax landscape.
• Ensure that relevant departments (such as finance, procurement, and sales) are aware of indirect tax issues impacting their operations.
• Liaison with Authorities :
• Act as the main point of contact with tax authorities for all indirect tax matters.
• Participate in discussions or negotiations with tax authorities regarding assessments, disputes, or refunds.
• Reconciliation and Documentation :
• Ensure that tax-related data is accurately reconciled in the company's financial records.
• Maintain proper documentation to substantiate the company's tax position in case of audits or disputes.
• Implementation of New Tax Laws :
• Oversee the implementation of new indirect tax laws or changes to existing laws within the organization.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as IT or finance, to ensure system updates align with tax changes.

Skills Required

Training, Risk Management, Compliance, Reconcilation