**Job Description :** **Qualification:** • Chartered Accountant preferred • ICWA or LLB **Experience:** • 03-05 years’ experience in indirect taxes profile in consulting and industry • audit experience during article ship **Knowledge & skills:** • Technical knowledge of Customs, GST, State VAT, State excise Acts • Execution excellence • Influence and engage - Relationship Building & Interpersonal Awareness • Exposure to complex business environments * Experience of working in a matrix organization * Risk management and controls, budgeting, financial analysis *Group and local financial reporting *Worked extensively with tax counsels and consulting firms **Best suited for someone who** • Has a strong commercial focus • Has strong ability to influence key stakeholders • Can anticipate issues or risks and “see around the corner” • Can identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks • Has ability to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction and continuous improvement • Likes to resolve tax disputes **AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY** **PERFORMANCE MEASURES (QUANTITATIVE / QUALITATIVE)** **1. Business partnering (East region)** • Advising business on indirect tax implications for various contracts entered and reorganizations • Acting as first point of contact for business for east region indirect tax issues • Identifying productivity initiatives and optimizing indirect tax costs • Exploring opportunities for advance authorisations/Rodtep • Ensuring refund of indirect tax thru leveraging various schemes under central and state Acts • Trusted partner to business including supply finance / commercial finance teams **2. Indirect tax Compliances, process excellence and audits (East region)** • Supervising filing of indirect tax (GST, VAT etc.) returns and timely payment of indirect taxes • Strengthening indirect tax processes including leveraging technology to automate • Managing various audit by indirect tax authorities and protecting tax positions including filing of appeals • Working towards technology solution to achieve C/ F Forms automation • Managing statutory audits / GST audits including PPR analysis of risks and preparation of various schedules • Ensure that robust contingency, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place **3.Disputes management and resolution, advisor (East region)** • Protecting tax positions taken before appellate authorities • Evaluating amnesty schemes to resolve disputes • Working closely with tax counsels and advisors • Working papers and advises to support the risk analysis of the matters in dispute Diversity statement Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Bangalore HO **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-10-04 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)