Job Description

Location

Mumbai, India

Country

India

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Various

Discipline

Finance and accounting

Job ref

9575

Recruiter contact

Supriya Yadavalli

Location/s: Mumbai

Recruiter contact: Supriya Yadavalli

GST Manager - Mumbai, India

Job Profile

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. We are committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure and development solutions across sectors. As part of our continued growth in India, we are seeking a GST Manager to join our Finance & Taxation team in Mumbai.


In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring GST compliance, managing audits and assessments, handling litigation, and implementing strategies to mitigate tax liabilities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure robust tax governance.

Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns in compliance with the law. Manage input tax credit reconciliation, ensuring it is correctly claimed and accounted for. Supervise GST audits and assessments, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to mitigate tax liabilities. Lead GST-related litigation processes, working with external consultants, legal teams, and tax authorities. Manage disputes and appeals to minimize liabilities and ensure tax positions are robust and defensible. Develop strategies to resolve any GST-related issues quickly and effectively. Monitor changes in GST laws and provide actionable recommendations to optimize tax efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with senior management on the strategic planning of tax matters related to new projects, contracts, and business decisions. Work closely with other departments to provide practical guidance on GST-related matters. Ensure effective communication and alignment between teams on tax issues affecting the business. Support the Tax Centre of Excellence compliance team on GST/VAT related queries.

Candidate Specification

Experience in GST compliance, audits, and litigation. Deep understanding of Indian GST laws and procedures. Experience of handling GST audits, departmental assessments and appeals. Advisory experience on GST implications for business transactions and contracts Exposure to cross-border GST issues and input tax credit optimization Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively across teams.

What We Offer

Agile and flexible working environment. Competitive leave and insurance benefits. Opportunities for global collaboration and knowledge sharing. Inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Targeted training and development programs.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

We can offer (subject to Company's policy):

Agile and safe working environment Competitive annual leave and sick leaves Group incentive scheme Group term life insurance, Workmen's compensation and Group medical insurance coverage Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities Global collaboration and knowledge sharing Digital Innovation and Transformation

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.