Assistant Manager - Direct & Indirect Tax

Business Introduction
GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Chartered Accountant – Direct Tax & Indirect Tax

Experience

2–3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Qualified with Strong academic and professional understanding of Direct and Indirect Taxation.
• Prior experience in a tax consultancy, CA firm, corporate tax department, or similar environment will be preferred

Job Overview

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant with 2–3+ years of relevant experience in Direct Tax and Indirect Tax. The candidate will be responsible for managing tax compliances, tax assessments, litigation, advisory and related tax matters.

The role will have a strong focus on Indirect Taxation, particularly GST, while also handling Direct Tax matters. The candidate should have hands-on experience in tax compliance and litigation and possess the ability to independently handle routine tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

A. Indirect Tax :

• Review of Input & Output Register monthly for all the three company
• Review GST transactions and advise business teams on the taxability and GST implications of transactions.
• Handle GST-related notices, queries, assessments and departmental correspondence.
• Support IDT Manager in replying to GST notices and coordinate with tax authorities.
• Assist Tax Manager in GST audits, departmental audits, assessments and investigations.
• Assist in GST litigation and appeals at various levels.
• Monitor changes in GST laws, notifications, circulars, orders and case laws and assess their impact on the business.
• Review tax positions relating to ITC, RCM, place of supply, valuation, classification, exemptions and GST rates.
• Assist in GST refund applications and related follow-up.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants and external tax advisors on data compilation and relevant record for appeals.
• Support implementation of process improvements and automation in GST compliance and reporting.

B. Direct Tax

• Assist in Data Compilation for Tax Assessment, Appeals and Court cases
• Preparation/review of Agreements/Contract for TDS & GST Applicability
• Review of Transfer Pricing Audit Report/Study Report
• Review of third Party benchmark studies
• Assist in preparation of responses to Income Tax notices/Tax default Notice.
• Assist in Income Tax assessments, appeals and litigation.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and authorities for Direct Tax matters.
• Monitor changes in Income Tax law, circulars, notifications and judicial developments.

C. Tax Litigation & Assessments

• Assist Tax Head in handling tax notices, assessments and departmental proceedings.
• Assist in preparation of factual and legal submissions in consultation with senior management/tax advisors.
• Coordinate with consultants and legal professionals for tax litigation.
• Maintain records of notices, submissions, orders and appeal proceedings.
• Track litigation matters and ensure timely compliance with procedural requirements.
• Research relevant provisions, circulars, notifications and judicial precedents.
• Ensure Contingent Liability file and update regularly for the Internal Stake holder
• Maintain Tax related entry on timely manner for Refunds, Demand Paid any internal adjustment etc.

D. Tax Advisory & Business Support

• Provide tax inputs to finance and business teams on day-to-day transactions.
• Review proposed business transactions from a Direct Tax and Indirect Tax perspective.
• Identify tax risks and suggest appropriate compliance measures.
• Assist in tax planning and implementation within the applicable legal framework.
• Prepare tax-related MIS, reports and management updates.
• Ensure timely escalation of significant tax risks and potential exposures.

Key Skills & Competencies

Mandatory

• Strong practical knowledge of GST and Indirect Taxation
• Good working knowledge of Income Tax and TDS
• Hands-on experience in tax compliance
• Practical exposure to tax notices, assessments and litigation
• Ability to independently handle routine tax matters
• Strong knowledge of GST law, rules, notifications, circulars and relevant case laws
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams, consultants and tax authorities
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and other relevant tax/compliance systems

Preferred

• Experience in handling complex GST issues such as RCM, place of supply, valuation, classification and input tax credit
• Exposure to tax advisory and transaction review
• Experience working in a corporate tax environment or reputed CA/tax firm

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant
• Having 2–3+ years of post-qualification experience
• Strong in Direct Tax & Indirect Tax/GST, with adequate knowledge of Direct Tax
• Experienced in tax compliances as well as litigation/assessments
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tax matters
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and drafting capabilities
• Proactive in identifying tax risks and keeping up with changes in tax laws
• Capable of working with business, finance, legal and external tax consultants

Key Focus of the Role

• Indirect Tax / GST 50%
• Direct Tax 50%

Preferred Experience

Candidates having practical experience in Direct Tax Compliance, Transfer Pricing Regulations, DT Litigations, TP Litigations, TDS Litigations, GST compliance, GST assessments, GST notices, GST litigation, ITC reconciliation and GST advisory will be preferred.

Skills

Business Acumen, Critical Thinking, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, Influencing Without Authority, Problem Solving, Tax Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

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Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

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