Manager Taxation

ROLE SUMMARY

The Manager Indirect Taxation will be responsible for handson management and execution of Indirect Tax matters in India primarily covering GST Customs and EOUrelated compliances for a large multinational pharmaceutical organization with manufacturing and R&D operations.

The role will support the Taxation Lead and act as a key operational owner for Indirect Tax compliance audits reconciliations litigation support and regulatory interactions. The incumbent will be accountable for timely and accurate GST return filings reconciliations assessments appeals and departmental representations while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and internal controls.

This role requires strong technical expertise attention to detail and handson execution capability along with the ability to interact independently with tax authorities auditors internal stakeholders and external consultants. The position partners closely with Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Global Tax and external advisors to ensure compliant and efficient Indirect Tax operations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. GST Compliance & Return Management

Prepare review and file monthly quarterly and annual GST returns including GSTR1 GSTR3B GSTR2B reconciliations and annual returns.

Perform detailed reconciliations between GST returns books of accounts and eway bills; identify mismatches and ensure timely corrective actions.

Monitor GST credit eligibility utilization reversals and ensure accurate accounting and reporting of GST balances.

Track changes in GST law and ensure timely implementation of statutory and procedural updates.

2. GST Audits Assessments & Litigation Support

Handle GST departmental audits assessments and inspections including preparation of data reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Appear before GST authorities for hearings audits and assessments independently or along with advisors.

Prepare draft responses to notices show cause notices (SCNs) and queries and assist in filing appeals and replies at various appellate levels.

Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal counsel to support ongoing and potential GST litigation matters.

3. EOU Customs & FTP Compliance

Manage EOUrelated compliances including monitoring of positive Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) bond/LUT compliance periodic filings and renewals.

Oversee Customs and EOU documentation duty exemptions import/export compliance and coordination with Customs DGFT and other authorities.

Ensure compliance with Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) provisions and EOU scheme conditions including timely reporting and closure activities.

Support audits and departmental interactions relating to EOU and Customs matters.

4. Indirect Tax Accounting Reporting & Controls

Support accurate GST accounting provisioning and reporting in coordination with Finance and Accounting teams.

Assist in preparation and review of tax disclosures related to Indirect Taxes for statutory and internal reporting.

Maintain robust documentation audit trails and control processes for Indirect Tax matters.

Drive continuous improvement in Indirect Tax processes reconciliations and compliance efficiency

5. Business & Stakeholder Support

Partner with Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement and Finance teams to assess GST and Customs implications of transactions such as imports exports job work stock transfers and interunit supplies.

Provide practical guidance on Indirect Tax matters to internal stakeholders on daytoday operational issues.

Support the Taxation Lead on special projects reviews and strategic initiatives related to Indirect Tax.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Qualified Chartered Accountant.

Qualified Chartered Accountant.

812 years of handson experiencein Indirect Taxation with strong exposure to GST compliance audits and litigation support.

Thorough working knowledge of GST law rules reconciliations and departmental procedures.

Strong experience in EOU Customs and FTPrelated compliances.

Experience in preparing and handling GST notices hearings and appeals.

Proficiency in SAP (FICO MM SD) Excel and GST compliance tools.

Experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing sector preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in handling external stakeholders like Auditors tax Authorities and other internal senior stakeholders. Very Good Understanding of GST & EOU related regulations and aspects thereof.

Pharmaceutical Experience is preferred. Preferably should have worked in Global MNCs.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.