State GST Lead

Role Overview

We are looking for a GST professional to independently manage end-to-end GST compliance and related matters for an assigned state. The role will involve ensuring timely statutory filings, reconciliations, handling assessments and audits, resolving GST-related queries, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Each State GST Lead will be responsible for managing GST matters for their respective state.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• GST Compliance: Manage end-to-end GST compliance for all GST registrations within the assigned state, ensuring timely filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C and other applicable returns.

• Reconciliations: Perform periodic reconciliation of GSTR-2B with purchase registers, ITC reconciliation, GST ledger reconciliations and identification of discrepancies.

• Assessments & Audits: Handle GST assessments, departmental audits, scrutiny proceedings, notices and queries raised by GST authorities.

• Input Tax Credit (ITC): Monitor ITC eligibility, reversals, mismatches and ensure appropriate utilisation in accordance with applicable GST provisions.

• Refunds & LUT: Manage GST refund applications, follow-ups, export-related compliances and LUT filings, wherever applicable.

• Business Coordination: Coordinate with state-level finance, accounts, procurement, project and operations teams to ensure GST compliance across business transactions.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain GST records, working papers, reconciliations and compliance trackers; prepare periodic MIS reports and updates for management.

• Process Improvement: Identify compliance gaps, streamline GST processes and support automation initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Advisory: Provide GST-related guidance to internal stakeholders on invoicing, vendor transactions, contracts and other business activities.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent qualification.

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in GST and Indirect Taxation.

• Strong hands-on experience in GST returns, reconciliations, ITC management, assessments and audits.

• Working knowledge of GST provisions, rules and statutory requirements.

• Experience in handling GST departmental notices and coordinating with tax authorities.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP or other ERP systems.

• Ability to independently manage GST compliance for multiple registrations within an assigned state.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power or Manufacturing sectors.

• Exposure to multi-location and multi-GSTIN operations.

• Experience in GST refunds, LUT, e-invoicing and e-way bill compliance.

• Knowledge of GST process automation and MIS reporting.

• Experience working with external consultants and statutory auditors.

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Stakeholder management and coordination.

• Ability to independently manage state-level responsibilities and timelines.