Head - Indirect Tax

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 1520 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 1520 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 67+ 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 1520 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.