AGM-Indirect Tax

Job Description Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India's leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly Digital India by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees. VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. Role Indirect Tax Job Level/ Designation M2/ AGM Function / Department Finance/Tax Location Mumbai - Maharashtra Job Purpose The role requires to support in IDT Litigations and Investigations providing inputs to manage various indirect tax investigations, litigations and facilitate closure of the same, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders, legal counsels and tax consultants. Key Result Areas/Accountabilities 1. Indirect tax litigations: - Strategize litigations by assessing organisation's position in disputes and proposing best possible solutions - Keeping track of all the indirect tax litigations - Drafting of reply to show cause notices and appeal memo - Legal research briefing to seniors, appearing before the adjudicating & appellate authorities. - Discussing with counsels for development of defence Assisting seniors for finalising organisation's stand and arguments to ensure effective representation - Liaising with the consultants, SSC and process teams for collation of data for submission. - Preparation of the reply to notices/letters and other submissions to be made by circles and group entities with the tax authorities - Liaising with Circle tax and SSC tax for generating information for any indirect tax related decision making. - Reviewing tax publications for decisions and rulings, changes in legislation and assesses its application and implications to group entities - To provide assistance in supporting the business, which includes liaising with the business teams - Providing support in customs matters in terms of advising business on classification, valuation, tax structure on imports 1. Investigations/ Assessments: - Assist in providing guidance to team during handling of departmental notices, enquiries, and investigations under GST and customs laws. - Assist in providing guidance to team during handling of customs DRI matters, Tax Anti-evasion matters, tax DGGI/ DGCEI matters. - Assist in providing guidance to team during strategizing of audits & assessments including GST & Customs audits. - Assist in advising the supply chain team during import clearance, application of duty exemption notification, process for under protest payments HSN determination etc. - Preparation of submissions for all the above 1. Reporting - Preparation of contingent liability schedules, CARO & other schedules related to audit as per requirement. - Assist during discussions with stat auditors & explaining various tax position with respect to various indirect tax matters. - Preparation of MIS related to IDT litigations - Assist in implementation of litigation tool and supporting circle tax and SSC tax to educate the tool functioning. Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience - Extensive knowledge and experience in Indirect taxes such as GST, Service Tax, VAT, Entry tax, Local Body taxes in any Big 4, law firm or large company - Thinks laterally and creatively, anticipates developments, proposes innovation - Potential to arrive at sound judgement to solve problems - Good inter-personal and communication skills - A self-starter, able to use own initiative, spot opportunities, and drive tax efficient business decisions Must have technical / professional qualifications CA/LL.B or both Years of Experience Min 5-7 years post qualification Direct reports NA Vodafone Idea Limited(formerly Idea Cellular Limited) An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership