Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxation

In Office IN Aurangabad Full time JR-40111794 As an Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxation, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end GST compliance for 26 locations of Goodyear India Limited across India, with primary ownership of outward GST compliance and GST litigation matters. You will ensure timely and accurate GST payments and filing of statutory returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, and ITC-04. You will oversee Input Service Distributor (ISD) compliance, Professional Tax return filings, CMIE/DIPP reporting, and other statutory compliance requirements. You will maintain accurate GST records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to meet audit and statutory requirements. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, business teams, and external consultants to ensure seamless compliance across all locations. **Key Responsibility Areas** **1. Monthly GST Compliance - Outward GST** GSTR-1 Compliance for 25 Locations + You will review sales registers for all 25 Goodyear India Limited locations to ensure accurate reporting in GSTR-1. + You will reconcile sales register data with e-invoices available on the GST portal before filing GSTR-1, covering approximately 50,000 invoices every month. + You will reconcile export invoices with shipping bills issued by Customs authorities and ensure accurate reporting of export transactions. + You will review invoice-level details, including GST rates, HSN/SAC codes, Place of Supply (POS), customer GSTIN, and other statutory requirements. + You will reconcile sales registers with GST liability GL accounts (IGST, CGST, and SGST). GSTR-3B Compliance + You will ensure proper transfer of eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) to the appropriate ITC GL accounts through journal entries. + You will perform monthly reviews of the Invoice Management System (IMS) to identify rejected dealer/channel partner credit notes and assess their GST impact. You will prepare GST payment advice and determine state-wise GST liability settlement requirements. You will generate GST payment challans and ensure timely payment of tax liabilities. + You will validate GSTR-3B data, complete GST liability set-offs through ITC utilization and cash payments, and ensure timely return filing. **2. ISD (Input Service Distributor) Compliance** + You will prepare ISD allocation workings based on turnover ratios and applicable GST provisions. You will prepare and raise SSFs for posting ISD distribution entries in SAP across locations. + You will manage transfer of ITC related to Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) liabilities from regular GST registrations to ISD registrations. **3. Credit Note Compliance** + You will review post-sale discount schemes and OEM commercial arrangements to ensure GST compliance. + You will validate GST credit note workings received from Credit Control teams through sample and risk-based reviews. + You will coordinate the collection of CA certificates and self-declarations from customers and channel partners relating to ITC reversals. + You will ensure compliance with GST provisions governing post-sale discount credit notes. **4. Input Tax Credit (ITC) Management** + You will identify and account for eligible manual ITC claims, including shipping line invoices and specific reimbursable business expenses. + You will review ITC eligibility and ensure proper documentation and compliance for all claims. + You will monitor ITC risks and ensure maximum tax credit optimization while maintaining compliance. **5. GST Audits, Assessments & Litigation** + You will manage GST notices, audits, assessments, and litigation matters, including ASMT-10 notices, Show Cause Notices, departmental audits, and appeals. You will prepare reconciliations, GST liability data, sales information, and supporting documentation required by tax authorities. + You will represent the organization before GST authorities during audits and assessments. **6. Annual GST Compliance** GSTR-9 + You will consolidate annual sales data reported through monthly GST returns. + You will reconcile GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B data and ensure all discrepancies are resolved before year-end closure. You will perform detailed validation checks prior to filing GSTR-9 to minimize future litigation exposure. GSTR-9C + You will download and analyze revenue GL data from SAP. + You will perform detailed reconciliation between GST returns and financial records. You will review other income streams to determine GST implications. **Education & Experience** + You should be a Graduate in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline. + You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Indirect Taxation, with strong expertise in GST compliance, return filing, reconciliations, audits, assessments, litigation management, ITC compliance, e-invoicing, and process improvements. \#LI-PS1 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. 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