Manager - Indirect Tax, South

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Manager - Indirect Tax, South   POSITION PURPOSE: The role is to be ensure of GST / Pre-GST Tax compliance of assigned geography and states falling within the same. The said person is the front end of company before the tax authorities up to Commissioner Appeals and shall be responsible for all compliances and rules adherence in his respective States for all Bayer Group of Companies in Southern Region. He/ she shall be representing Bayer before various tax authorities, liaising with tax consultants and managing all the tax matters of his/ her geography in South region. He/ she shall be in charge for all the applicable Indirect Taxes (GST) of Bayer group in his assigned area and shall be ensuring all compliances.  ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for preparation and timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns, ensuring complete reconciliation with GST Tax GL accounts with cash / credit balance on GSTN portal. Correct calculation and payment of GST liability through optimal utilization of eligible ITC, including capital expenditure review. GST & ISD registration compliances, distribution of ISD credit and reconciliation with books Ensure reconciliation of GSTR2A with receivable GLs on regular basis Ensure timely execution of Bond / LUT applications for smooth processing of export and deemed export transactions. Timely application and follow-up of GST refunds for exports or deemed exports until realization in company accounts. Close interaction with clearing and forwarding agents, customers, and business users at regular intervals to provide timely support in resolving GST-related queries, including e-way bills, e-invoicing, and GSTR-1 amendment requests from customers. Liaising with Tax authorities and filing of appeals including pre-GST for pending assessments, audits and litigations Prepare, compile, and submit required data and documentation for departmental inquiries, assessments, or appeals within prescribed timelines. Represent the company effectively before authorities to safeguard its interest and ensure smooth closure of cases. Monitor and track contingent liabilities and litigation cases regularly, ensuring updates are reflected in the company’s records. Ensure collection, issuance, and reconciliation of pending statutory forms Work relations Internal: HO Tax Managers and fellow Zonal/plant Tax Managers Supply Chain Department Business Teams of all Bayer Legal Entities Finance Business Partner/ Payable/ Treasury/ Order to Bill Internal Audit External: Tax Authorities Tax Consultants Vendors from whom material are purchased – suppliers Customers – to whom material are sold – in resolution of their queries pertaining to Tax Value added to the success of the company To avoid any fund leakage by way of tax, interest or penalty Monitor statutory compliances Suggest ways to automate, bring efficiency in compliances Contribute to GST related projects WHO YOU ARE: LLB with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience with BCom with 5-7 years of experience in GST with a major in Indirect Tax. Sound knowledge of GST and Pre-GST Indirect Tax Experience in handling indirect tax assessment and compliance Experience with SAP Good communication and inter-personal skills for collaborating with team and stakeholders Delivering results in a given non-negotiable timeline Preferable to communicate in English, Hindi, Telugu language verbally Bayer does not charge any fees whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not entertain such demand for payment by any individuals / entities in connection with recruitment with any Bayer Group entity(ies) worldwide under any pretext. Please don’t rely upon any unsolicited email from email addresses not ending with domain name “bayer.com” or job advertisements referring you to an email address that does not end with “bayer.com”