Agm-indirect Tax

Job Req ID: 41940- Location: Mumbai, IN- Function: Commercial/ Finance- About:

- 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.

**Role**

Indirect Tax

**Job Level/ Designation
M2/ AGM

**Function / Department**

Finance/Tax

**Location**

Mumbai - Maharashtra

**Job Purpose**

The role requires the incumbent to support in IDT Litigations and Investigations and facilitate closure of the same, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders, legal counsels and tax consultants.

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**
A). IDT litigations:

- Monitoring the movement of existing matters
- Monitoring the case updates and / or developments on online portal
- Discussing with counsels and participating in defining strategy for the matters at hand
- Liaising with the third parties (consultants and lawyers), shared services team and process teams for collation of data for submission
- Conducting legal research, briefing to seniors and preparing the first cut draft of reply to show cause notices and appeal memo
- Accompanying senior and / or consultants for personal hearings
- Representing (preferably independently) the company in certain specific matter before adjudicating authority and first appellate forum

B) IDT inquiries and investigations:

- Analysing the requirements in any notice or inquiry letters received from Tax Department or investigating agencies
- Strategizing and preparing first cut submissions against such notices / inquiry letters
- Conducting (at times independently) knowledge sessions for the team and / or for other stakeholders of the organisation

C). IDT advisory and projects
- Assisting seniors in special advisory projects (Example, M&A)
- Assisting in IDT matters in terms of advising business team on classification, valuation, tax or duty structure on imports, benefits under any schemes announced by the Government, etc.
- Assisting and facilitating the in-house digital and / or process improvisation projects

D). Reporting
- Preparation of contingent liability schedules, CARO & other schedules related to audit as per requirement
- Assist during discussions with statutory auditors & presenting tax positions adopted by the Company
- Preparation of MIS related to IDT litigations

**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 conglomerates
- Thinks laterally and creatively, anticipates developments, proposes innovation
- Potential to arrive at sound judgement to solve problems - a trouble shooter
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- A self-starter, able to use own initiative, spot opportunities, and drive tax efficient business decisions
- A team player

**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