Manager - Indirect Tax Job in Orient Electric

Job Title: Manager Indirect Tax

Job Type: Full-time

Location: New Delhi

Experience: 5 6 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Indirect Tax Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of the company s indirect tax functions, including GST, VAT, sales tax, and customs duties across multiple jurisdictions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws, supporting business operations, managing tax risks, and identifying opportunities for tax optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Indirect Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of all indirect tax returns, including GST, VAT, sales tax, and other applicable levies.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory changes in indirect taxation and assess their business impact.
• Manage tax audits, assessments, inquiries, and litigation processes in coordination with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with tax authorities and maintain good working relationships to ensure smooth tax operations.

2. Tax Advisory & Internal Support

• Provide expert tax advisory support to internal departments such as finance, legal, procurement, and operations.
• Evaluate indirect tax implications for new products, services, or business models.
• Guide business units on correct tax treatment of cross-border transactions, supply chain structures, and procurement contracts.
• Identify and drive implementation of tax efficiency strategies and cost-saving opportunities.

3. Risk Management

• Design and maintain internal controls and compliance frameworks for indirect tax operations.
• Conduct regular reviews of tax filings, processes, and documentation to mitigate potential compliance risks.
• Manage indirect tax litigation and dispute resolution, ensuring proper documentation and representation.

4. Process Improvement & Tax Technology

• Drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tax operations.
• Lead automation initiatives for indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure ERP systems are correctly configured for tax compliance, including tax codes and rules.
• Stay updated with best practices and innovations in tax technology tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CA, LLB, or MBA (Finance) are preferred.

Experience: 5 6 years of hands-on experience in indirect taxation, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.

• Strong knowledge of Indian GST laws; understanding of international indirect tax frameworks (e.g., VAT, customs) is an advantage.
• Experience managing audits, assessments, and tax litigation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and tax automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

If you're looking to play a key role in shaping indirect tax strategies and ensuring compliance within a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.