Head - Indirect Tax

14 hours ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India e4392bf5-5396-4fa6-9fe9-fcab2804bfca Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 10,00,000 per year

Company Description

AvantEdge Business Consulting is a financial and business consulting firm focused on supporting start-ups and emerging/SME businesses in India and globally. We are looking for a
Head – GST & Indirect Tax
to lead our indirect tax practice. The role involves managing GST advisory and compliance, handling litigation, leading a team of 15–20 professionals, and independently engaging with clients and firm partners. This is an
on-site position
. Location - Shivajinagar, Pune

1. GST Advisory & Compliance

  • Lead and review GST advisory assignments across sectors.
  • Oversee end-to-end GST compliance, including registrations, returns, reconciliations, and annual returns.
  • Review tax positions on complex transactions, input tax credit issues, cross-charges, and place of supply.
  • Ensure timely updates and implementation of changes in GST law, rules, and notifications.

2. Litigation & Representation

  • Handle GST assessments, audits, investigations, and departmental queries.
  • Draft and review replies to notices, audit objections, and show cause notices.
  • Prepare and review written submissions, appeals, and petitions before departmental authorities and appellate forums.
  • Coordinate with counsels, where required, and support in strategy for key litigation matters.

3. Team Leadership & Management

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 15–20 GST professionals and executives.
  • Allocate work, monitor deliverables, and ensure quality and timely completion.
  • Provide technical guidance, conduct internal trainings, and support team members' professional development.
  • Drive standardisation of processes, checklists, and internal controls within the GST team.

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for key GST clients.
  • Independently handle client meetings, reviews, and presentations.
  • Understand client businesses and proactively identify opportunities for value-added services.
  • Work closely with Partners and other service lines to deliver integrated solutions.

5. Practice Development & Knowledge Management

  • Assist in developing GST-related service offerings, proposals, and pitches.
  • Contribute to thought leadership: articles, client alerts, webinars, and internal knowledge notes.
  • Track industry trends, judicial pronouncements, and policy developments in GST and indirect tax.

Qualifications & Experience

  • CA with 6–7+ years
    of strong GST/indirect tax experience in a reputed / large CA firm.
  • Hands-on experience in
    GST litigation
    , advisory, and compliance.
  • Proven ability to
    lead and manage teams of 15–20 resources
    .
  • Strong drafting skills for notices, replies, and appeals.
  • Excellent communication and client-handling skills; confident in independently interacting with senior client stakeholders and firm partners.
  • Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
  • High level of ownership, integrity, and professional ethics.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary
    : As per industry standards

Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Competitive salary and room to be promoted as the practice scales.

Application Process
: Submit your resume and cover letter to

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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