The Role
Leads indirect tax strategy, customs and GST compliance, tax planning, audits, assessments, disputes, risk mitigation, and reporting. Oversees customs declarations, duties, export promotion schemes, input tax credit optimization, and relationships with tax authorities. Manages and develops tax professionals while partnering with finance, legal, supply chain, auditors, and external advisors to ensure compliant and tax-efficient international import and export operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
1. Strategic Leadership and Tax Planning
Develop and implement comprehensive indirect tax strategies, aligning with business
objectives and ensuring compliance with GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policy.
Advise senior management on tax implications of business decisions, aiming to
optimize tax positions and minimize liabilities.
2. Customs Compliance and Management
Oversee all customs-related activities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of customs
declarations, including shipping bills and export documentation.
Manage customs duties, taxes, and fees, ensuring correct assessments and compliance
with regulations.
Liaise with customs authorities to resolve issues and ensure smooth clearance
processes.
Ensure effective utilization of export promotion schemes like EPCG, Advance
Authorization, and MEIS, including CEPA (FTA) country clearance benefits.
3. GST Compliance and Optimization
Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns.
Optimize Input Tax Credit (ITC) utilization, ensuring compliance with GST laws and
maximizing cash flow benefits.
Monitor and reconcile GST liabilities, ensuring accurate assessments and timely
payments.
Handle GST audits, assessments, and disputes, providing necessary documentation
and representations.
4. Risk Management and Dispute Resolution
Identify and mitigate potential tax risks and exposures related to customs and GST.
Represent the company before various tax authorities, handling audits, assessments,
and disputes.
Develop and implement internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant tax
reporting.
5. Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and support.
Develop and deliver training programs to enhance team knowledge of customs and
GST regulations.
Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the tax
department.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
Collaborate with internal departments such as finance, legal, and supply chain to
ensure tax-efficient business practices
.
Act as the key point of contact with tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors.
Prepare and present regular reports on tax compliance status and risks to senior
management.
Requirements
- 10-20 years of experience
- Knowledge of import & export
- International Import & export experience.
- Dealing with Customs.
Skills Required
- 10-20 years of professional experience
- Knowledge of import and export processes
- International import and export experience
- Experience dealing with customs authorities
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The Company
What We Do
XpertReach is an executive search and recruitment platform that helps startups, MSMEs, investment funds, family offices, and large corporations secure senior and leadership talent. Its services include executive search, interim and advisory placements, contract hiring, freelance consultants, and project-based staffing. The company uses a technology platform and global search capabilities to support critical talent requirements across sectors including financial services, manufacturing, education, retail, and professional services.
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