Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
The role of an Indirect Tax Head with DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) compliance in India involves overseeing all aspects of indirect taxation for a company, as well as ensuring compliance with DGFT regulations related to import and export activities.
Some of the key responsibilities of an Indirect Tax Head with DGFT compliance in India may include:

• Managing all aspects of indirect taxation, including compliance with GST, customs duty, excise duty, and other state-level taxes.
• Ensuring compliance with all DGFT regulations related to import and export activities, including obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
• Developing and implementing tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities while remaining compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Providing guidance and support to other departments within the company on indirect tax and DGFT compliance matters, including procurement, sales, finance, and legal.
• Managing indirect tax audits and assessments, including responding to queries from tax authorities and providing necessary documentation.
• Overseeing the preparation and filing of all indirect tax returns and DGFT-related forms and documents, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and DGFT officials to ensure the company remains up to date with any changes in tax laws or DGFT regulations.
• Conducting regular training sessions for employees on indirect tax and DGFT compliance matters to ensure compliance and minimize errors.
• Leading the Group Indirect taxation team and ensuring flawless statutory compliances for all businesses of the group
• Ensure compliance with GST & other Indirect Tax Laws such as filling of periodical tax returns, replies/submissions to enquiries from the tax department for all the Manufacturing Units and Corporate Office
• Ensuring compliance with all DGFT regulations related to import and export activities, including obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
• Standardization of process related to indirect taxation across all businesses of the group.
• Handle engagements related to GST and other Indirect Tax Laws, Appeals, Tax
• Restructuring, Tax advisory pertaining to GST, Customs & DGFT
• Handle departmental audits, enquiries, and similar interventions.
• Maintain healthy external relations to present the industry\'s or company\'s views on any IDT issue before tax authorities.
• Develop, implement and monitor tax control and compliance through robust system and process orientation.
• Working closely with the leadership on matters related to Tax Planning, Advisory, Compliances and Litigation along with other relevant internal/external stakeholders.
• Stay abreast on tax legislation, changes in tax regime, evaluate implications for the company, support in decision-making, communication, and compliance.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and DGFT officials to ensure the company remains up to date with any changes in tax laws or DGFT regulations.
• Participate in the review/drafting of the tax clauses in the contracts.
• Perform/co-ordinate on indirect tax due diligence for potential M&A opportunities.
• Managing and customizing ERP systems to adhere to various taxation requirements.
• Institutionalize a strong MIS reporting on GST, Customs, DGFT matters etc.
• Working/Liaising with internal and Statutory auditors regarding the audit requirements
• Conducting regular training sessions for employees on indirect tax and DGFT compliance matters to ensure compliance and minimize errors.