Indirect Tax Manager

Indirect Tax & Tax Compliance Manager (Multi-State GST + TDS | SAP) Sturlite Electric

Bangalore, Karnataka | Full-time | On-site

About Sturlite Electric

Sturlite Group is a diversified Indian business group operating across multiple high-growth verticals including Electrical Products, Solar & Renewable Energy, Healthcare, EPC/Projects, and Manufacturing. The Group operates through multiple Private Limited entities under a structured corporate umbrella.

Sturlite Electric , headquartered in Bangalore, is a fast-growing electrical products company offering solutions across lighting, LED products, switches, switchgears, distribution boards, wires, and cables. With a strong pan-India distribution ecosystem across 25 states and 16,000+ dealers , Sturlite is one of the strongest networks in the category.

Role Overview

We are hiring an Indirect Tax & Tax Compliance Manager to own end-to-end GST compliance across ALL states (all GSTINs) , along with TDS compliance and litigation/notice handling in a high-volume, multi-location trading/manufacturing setup.

This is a highly operational, execution-heavy role where you will drive monthly filings, reconciliations, controls, ERP accuracy, audit readiness , and liaison with consultants & departments . Since the function is run in an SAP environment , strong SAP exposure is critical for success.

Key Responsibilities (End-to-End Ownership)

1) Multi-State GST Compliance Ownership (All GSTINs / All States)

• Own monthly GST filings across ALL registered states:
• GSTR-1 (state-wise)
• GSTR-3B (state-wise)
• Additional compliance filings where applicable (RCM, ISD, amendments, etc.)
• Ensure accurate reporting across:
• B2B / B2C / Stock Transfers / Exports (if applicable)
• Credit notes, debit notes, cancellations, and amendments
• Drive closure of operational issues impacting filings:
• GSTIN validation errors, rate/HSN issues, place-of-supply mistakes
• Dealer/distributor invoice mismatches and corrections before filing
• Track and ensure compliance for:
• E-invoicing (IRN generation, cancellations, corrections)
• E-way bill controls and exception closures

2) GST Reconciliations, ITC Hygiene & Credit Maximization

• Own end-to-end ITC controls and reconciliation across all states:
• GSTR-2B vs Purchase Register vs SAP books
• Vendor follow-ups for missing invoices / non-filing / incorrect uploads
• Identification and closure of mismatches impacting credit
• Ensure accurate treatment of:
• Blocked credits, RCM credits, reversals/reclaim as per rules
• Debit/credit notes and adjustments
• Maintain strong trackers:
• Vendor-wise ITC pending
• Mismatch ageing
• State-wise liability vs ITC utilization

3) SAP-Based Compliance Ownership (Critical Requirement)

Since GST/TDS performance depends on data integrity, you will own tax control points in SAP, including:

• Ensure correctness of taxation master data impacting GST:
• Tax codes, condition types, HSN/SAC mapping, GST rates
• Place of supply logic, ship-to/bill-to flows, document types
• Partner with Sales / SCM / Finance / SAP team to ensure:
• Correct tax determination at invoice level (SD)
• Correct treatment of procurement-side taxes (MM/FI)
• Drive operational compliance controls in SAP, including:
• GST-ledger accuracy, liability reconciliation
• Output & input tax posting validation
• Return-ready data extraction for filings
• Coordinate with IT/SAP consultants on:
• Automation, compliance reporting, error fixes, process improvements
• System checks to reduce manual dependency and filing risk

(Note: SAP knowledge isnt optional here GST compliance depends on correct SAP flows and master configurations.)

4) TDS Compliance Ownership (End-to-End)

• Own the complete TDS cycle:
• Section applicability checks and rate validations
• Deduction, deposit, challan closure
• Quarterly return filing and Form 16A issuance
• Ensure accuracy and controls for:
• PAN validations, vendor declarations, lower deduction certificates
• Reconciliation of TDS ledgers vs returns

5) Litigation, Notices & Department Liaison (Key Requirement)

• Act as the single owner for:
• GST / TDS notices, departmental queries, audit observations, SCNs
• Lead end-to-end response handling:
• Data reconciliation, documentation collation, response drafts, submissions
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal advisors
• Maintain a litigation tracker and ensure closure-driven follow-ups
• Build preventive controls to reduce future exposure

6) Import / Customs Compliance Support

• Support import compliance documentation and reconciliation, including:
• Bill of Entry verification, IGST/duty validation
• BOE vs SAP accounting entries matching
• Import ITC tracking and eligibility reconciliation
• Liaise with CHA / freight partners and ensure documentation readiness

7) Controls, Dashboards & Process Improvements

• Own SOPs and governance mechanisms for GST/TDS compliance
• Set up dashboards covering:
• State-wise filing status, mismatch ageing, ITC trends
• Vendor compliance scorecards
• Litigation / notices tracker
• Drive process improvements and automation with SAP/IT teams

What Were Looking For

Must-Have

5+ years of experience in GST / Indirect tax compliance roles (preferably in trading/manufacturing/distribution)

2+ years of leadership experience managing a team or owning end-to-end compliance outcomes

Proven hands-on ownership of GST filings across multiple states / multiple GSTINs

Strong operational GST experience (returns + reconciliations + ITC closure)

Strong exposure to SAP workflows impacting GST compliance

Experience in high-volume trading/manufacturing/distribution environments

Capability to handle notices, audits, and litigation liaison end-to-end

Strong stakeholder management with Finance, Sales, SCM, Vendors & Consultants

Preferred

• CA / MBA Finance / ICWA / M.Com
• Experience in dealer/distribution models and multi-entity setups
• Import/customs exposure is an added advantage

Why Join Sturlite Electric?

• Own a critical compliance charter across a high-scale pan-India business
• Strong visibility + direct ownership of governance, risk reduction, and ITC maximization
• Opportunity to improve processes and drive SAP-enabled compliance automation