Job Title:
Indirect Tax Manager
Company: Sturlite India
Location: Bijapur, Karnataka
Created: 2026-01-12
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities (End-to-End Ownership)✅ 1) Multi-State GST Compliance Ownership (All GSTINs / All States)- Own monthly GST filings across ALL registered states: - GSTR-1 (state-wise) - GSTR-3B (state-wise) - Additional compliance filings where applicable (RCM, ISD, amendments, etc.) - Ensure accurate reporting across: - B2B / B2C / Stock Transfers / Exports (if applicable) - Credit notes, debit notes, cancellations, and amendments - Drive closure of operational issues impacting filings: - GSTIN validation errors, rate/HSN issues, place-of-supply mistakes - Dealer/distributor invoice mismatches and corrections before filing - Track and ensure compliance for: - E-invoicing (IRN generation, cancellations, corrections) - E-way bill controls and exception closures✅ 2) GST Reconciliations, ITC Hygiene & Credit Maximization- Own end-to-end ITC controls and reconciliation across all states: - GSTR-2B vs Purchase Register vs SAP books - Vendor follow-ups for missing invoices / non-filing / incorrect uploads - Identification and closure of mismatches impacting credit - Ensure accurate treatment of: - Blocked credits, RCM credits, reversals/reclaim as per rules - Debit/credit notes and adjustments - Maintain strong trackers: - Vendor-wise ITC pending - Mismatch ageing - State-wise liability vs ITC utilization✅ 3) SAP-Based Compliance Ownership (Critical Requirement)Since GST/TDS performance depends on data integrity, you will own tax control points in SAP, including:- Ensure correctness of taxation master data impacting GST: - Tax codes, condition types, HSN/SAC mapping, GST rates - Place of supply logic, ship-to/bill-to flows, document types - Partner with Sales / SCM / Finance / SAP team to ensure: - Correct tax determination at invoice level (SD) - Correct treatment of procurement-side taxes (MM/FI) - Drive operational compliance controls in SAP, including: - GST-ledger accuracy, liability reconciliation - Output & input tax posting validation - Return-ready data extraction for filings - Coordinate with IT/SAP consultants on: - Automation, compliance reporting, error fixes, process improvements - System checks to reduce manual dependency and filing risk(Note: SAP knowledge isn’t optional here — GST compliance depends on correct SAP flows and master configurations.)✅ 4) TDS Compliance Ownership (End-to-End)- Own the complete TDS cycle: - Section applicability checks and rate validations - Deduction, deposit, challan closure - Quarterly return filing and Form 16A issuance - Ensure accuracy and controls for: - PAN validations, vendor declarations, lower deduction certificates - Reconciliation of TDS ledgers vs returns✅ 5) Litigation, Notices & Department Liaison (Key Requirement)- Act as the single owner for: - GST / TDS notices, departmental queries, audit observations, SCNs - Lead end-to-end response handling: - Data reconciliation, documentation collation, response drafts, submissions - Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal advisors - Maintain a litigation tracker and ensure closure-driven follow-ups - Build preventive controls to reduce future exposure✅ 6) Import / Customs Compliance Support- Support import compliance documentation and reconciliation, including: - Bill of Entry verification, IGST/duty validation - BOE vs SAP accounting entries matching - Import ITC tracking and eligibility reconciliation - Liaise with CHA / freight partners and ensure documentation readiness✅ 7) Controls, Dashboards & Process Improvements- Own SOPs and governance mechanisms for GST/TDS compliance - Set up dashboards covering: - State-wise filing status, mismatch ageing, ITC trends - Vendor compliance scorecards - Litigation / notices tracker - Drive process improvements and automation with SAP/IT teamsWhat We’re Looking ForMust-Have✅ 5+ years of experience in GST / Indirect tax compliance roles (preferably in trading/manufacturing/distribution)✅ 2+ years of leadership experience managing a team or owning end-to-end compliance outcomes✅ Proven hands-on ownership of GST filings across multiple states / multiple GSTINs✅ Strong operational GST experience (returns + reconciliations + ITC closure)✅ Strong exposure to SAP workflows impacting GST compliance✅ Experience in high-volume trading/manufacturing/distribution environments✅ Capability to handle notices, audits, and litigation liaison end-to-end✅ Strong stakeholder management with Finance, Sales, SCM, Vendors & ConsultantsPreferred- CA / MBA Finance / ICWA / - Experience in dealer/distribution models and multi-entity setups - Import/customs exposure is an added advantageWhy Join Sturlite Electric?- Own a critical compliance charter across a high-scale pan-India business - Strong visibility + direct ownership of governance, risk reduction, and ITC maximization - Opportunity to improve processes and drive SAP-enabled compliance automation