Manager - Reg. Finance Team Member

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 Regulatory Finance Team Member Function Department Finance - Fin Ops Location Delhi Job Purpose The position is responsible for ensuring full compliance of regulatory finance matters for Circle Cluster including AGR assessment and regulatory payments Jobholder has to ensure timey filing of quarterly annual returns with DoT along with all back up documentary proof and ensure assessment of the same with NIL financial exposure for the Circle Cluster The profile calls for the Jobholder to maintain effective and continuous liaison and co-ordination with different hierarchical levels in DoT and BSNL and also with non-Circle internal stakeholders Corporate Finance SSC Regulatory for all circle matters related to regulatory finance The role requires to support the Indirect tax head on providing tax advisory vet the business agreements manage various indirect tax investigations litigation and facilitate closure of the same building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders legal counsels and tax consultants and ensuring timely and accurate tax compliances Key Result Areas Accountabilities Filing of Quarterly Annual Returns with DoT along with all back up documentary proof required for assessment Timely completion of the quarterly AGR assessment with NIL exposure by regular visits to DoT office and explaining and correlating the backup documentation including various certifications - AO AG IR - by Statutory Auditors with returns filed Timely and proper appeals - formal as well as informal - to higher DoT authorities against disallowances not justified by regulations Ensure ASR requirements for the circle as mandated by TRAI To manage indirect tax Direct compliance advisory and which includes Keeping track of compliances being done by Telecom circles SSC tax team and other non telco entities Liaising with the consultants SSC and process teams regarding the various IT GSTN data challenges encountered in GST Income Tax TDS return filing and to expedite the process in order to meet the return deadlines Review of the reply to notices letters and other submissions to be made by circles and group entities with the tax authorities Liaising with SSC tax on all indirect tax processes and requirements Assisting National Head of Indirect tax in providing technical advice to Circles and Shared Service Centre Reviewing tax publications for decisions and rulings changes in legislation and assesses its application and implications to group entities Core Competencies Knowledge Experience Good understanding of the Telecom Regulations governing AGR Computation and assessment and other regulatory financial matters Good understanding of Telecom revenue accounting especially of those revenue components specifically governed by regulations and judicial pronouncements and the presentation of the revenue components in Quarterly Annual Returns filed with DoT High level liaising co-ordination communication and influencing skills with different hierarchical levels in Govt Departments and non-Circle internal stakeholders Corporate Finance SSC Regulatory Attention to details and working knowledge SAP MS-Office 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 Must have technical professional qualifications M Com Inter CA CA preferably with Telecom experience 3 years Direct Reports None Vodafone Idea Limited formerly Idea Cellular Limited An Aditya Birla Group Vodafone partnership