Tax Advisor - Finance

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

‎ Seeking a CA / Semi-qualified CA with strong GST expertise to manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance, including invoicing, filings, refunds, and litigation support, while partnering with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence.

Indirect Tax Compliance & Operations

Support the indirect tax team in ensuring accurate, complete, and timely execution of GST compliance activities.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive seamless tax processes across the business.

Monitor the local tax invoicing module to ensure smooth e-invoicing and perform monthly reconciliation with financial systems.

Review invoices raised by business units to ensure accuracy and correct reporting on the GST portal.

Coordinate with SEZ customers to obtain necessary endorsements for GST refund filings.

Support business units in generating GST-related documentation as required.

Track and resolve unmatched GST input tax credits, including follow-ups and query resolution.

Advise business stakeholders on eligibility/ineligibility of input tax credit on vendor invoices.

GST Compliance & Reporting

Extract and prepare base data required for GST return filings.

Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns using tax technology tools.

Support preparation and submission of annual GST returns.

Apply strong working knowledge of GST provisions (Inter/Intra-state supply, ITC eligibility, RCM, Place of Supply, etc.).

GST Litigation & Audits

Assist in GST audits, investigations, and handling of tax notices.

Draft responses, coordinate with consultants, and support representation before tax authorities where required.

Support preparation and filing of GST refund applications.

Contribute to tax automation and system enhancement projects in collaboration with finance systems teams.

Stay updated on changes in GST regulations and compliance requirements.

Provide day-to-day tax advisory support to business stakeholders.

Manage GST registrations, ensuring timely updates of company information in coordination with internal teams.

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Semi-qualified CA, specializing in Indirect Tax.

~ Experience

• 2-3 years post-qualification experience in GST (for qualified CA), OR
• 5-6 years of relevant GST experience (for semi-qualified CA), preferably within a consulting environment.

Strong expertise in GST compliance, refunds, and litigation across industries.

In-depth understanding of GST regulations and frameworks.

Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint, with experience working on ERP systems.

Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in the Indirect Tax domain.

Learning & Development: Grow with us-personally and professionally-through world-class training and career pathways.

Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.

Enjoy the best of both worlds-a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.