Pfizer
Pharmaceutical
AssociateManager-IndirectTaxation
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“Associate Manager - Indirect Taxation at Pfizer. Skills: Indirect Taxation, GST, Customs, EOU. Manage Indirect Tax matters in India. Support Taxation Lead”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure timely and accurate GST return filings; Ensure compliance with evolving tax laws; Ensure compliance with internal controls; Ensure compliant and efficient Indirect Tax operations
Industry & Context.
Identify mismatches and ensure timely corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Chartered Accountant, 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Indirect Taxation, exposure to GST compliance, audits, and litigation support, Thorough working knowledge of GST law, rules, reconciliations, and departmental procedures, experience in EOU, Customs, and FTP-related compliances, Experience in preparing and handling GST notices, hearings, and appeals, Proficiency in SAP (FI-CO, MM, SD), Excel, and GST compliance tools
Nice to Have
Experience in handling external stakeholders like Auditors, tax Authorities and other internal senior stakeholders, Very Good Understanding of GST & EOU related regulations and aspects thereof, Pharmaceutical Experience is preferred, Preferably should have worked in Global MNCs
What You'll Do.
Manage Indirect Tax matters in India
Support Taxation Lead
Execute Indirect Tax compliance
Manage GST return filings
Handle GST departmental audits
Manage EOU-related compliances
Oversee Customs and EOU documentation
Ensure Foreign Trade Policy compliance
Support GST accounting
Partner with Manufacturing teams
Provide guidance on Indirect Tax matters
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with tax authorities; Interact with auditors; Interact with internal stakeholders; Interact with external consultants; Partner with Finance; Partner with Supply Chain; Partner with Manufacturing; Partner with Global Tax; Partner with external advisors; Coordinate with Finance and Accounting teams; Partner with Procurement teams
Communication Scope
Interact independently with tax authorities
Full Job Description
## **** ## At Pfizer we make medicines and vaccines that change patients' lives with a global reach of over 780 million patients. ## The **Sr. Associate – Indirect Taxation** will be responsible for **hands‑on management and execution of Indirect Tax matters in India** , primarily covering **GST, Customs, and EOU‑related compliances** , for a large multinational pharmaceutical organization with manufacturing and R&D operations. ## The role will **support the Taxation Lead** and act as a key operational owner for Indirect Tax compliance, audits, reconciliations, litigation support, and regulatory interactions. The incumbent will be accountable for **timely and accurate GST return filings, reconciliations, assessments, appeals, and departmental representations** , while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and internal controls. ## This role requires **strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and hands‑on execution capability** , along with the ability to interact independently with tax authorities, auditors, internal stakeholders, and external consultants. The position partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Global Tax, and external advisors to ensure compliant and efficient Indirect Tax operations. ## ## **ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES** ## **1\. GST Compliance & Return Management** ## · Prepare, review, and file **monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns** , including GSTR‑1, GSTR‑3B, GSTR‑2B reconciliations, and annual returns. ## · Perform **detailed reconciliations** between GST returns, books of accounts, and e‑way bills; identify mismatches and ensure timely corrective actions. ## · Monitor GST credit eligibility, utilization, reversals, and ensure accurate accounting and reporting of GST balances. ## · Track changes in GST law and ensure **timely implementation of statutory and procedural updates**. ## ## **2\. GST Audits, Assessments & Litigation Support** ## · Handle **GST departmental audits, assessments, and inspections** , inc
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