Compliance Head – Indirect Taxation

KEVIN N. SHAH & ASSOCIATES

Advocates & Tax Consultants | Mumbai

Compliance Head – Indirect Taxation

Function

Compliance Practice – Indirect Taxation

Reporting To

Partner / Head of Compliance

Qualification:Chartered Accountant (ICAI)

Experience: 7+ years post-qualification

Location : Mumbai (Vile Parle)

About the Firm

Kevin N. Shah & Associates (KSAA) is a Mumbai-based boutique practice specialising exclusively in indirect taxation – GST, Customs, and international trade. The firm handles complex GST litigation before the Bombay High Court and GST Appellate Tribunal, renders advisory on cross-border transactions and foreign trade policy, and supports a fast-growing compliance and technology vertical through its RegTech arm, KAT Compliance Karma Pvt. Ltd.

KSAA's clients span infrastructure, manufacturing, trading, and export-oriented industries. The team is compact, ownership-driven, and deeply invested in subject-matter excellence. This role is integral to the firm's next growth chapter.

Role Overview

The Compliance Head will own the end-to-end GST and Customs compliance function for KSAA's client portfolio. The incumbent will lead a team of compliance associates, set quality benchmarks, and serve as the primary point of accountability for timely and accurate filings, reconciliations, and advisory inputs. The role also carries responsibility for training junior team members and integrating technology tools – including AI-assisted platforms – into daily compliance workflows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Ownership
   • Lead and manage a team of GST compliance associates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and professional quality across all deliverables.
   • Take complete ownership of client compliance calendars; proactively anticipate and resolve bottlenecks.
   • Establish review protocols and conduct regular quality checks on team output before client submission.
   • Act as the single point of contact for senior partners on compliance portfolio status.
2. GST Compliance
   • Supervise and review preparation and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C across multiple client entities.
   • Manage ITC reconciliation (GSTR-2A/2B vs. books), ITC Register maintenance, and vendor follow-up processes.
   • Handle GST registrations, amendments, cancellations, and departmental communications.
   • Advise clients on ITC eligibility, blocked credits, RCM applicability, and e-invoicing/e-way bill compliance.
   • Support and review GST refund applications (RFD-01, RFD-09) for export and inverted duty structure cases.
3. Customs & Foreign Trade Policy
   • Advise clients on Customs classification, valuation, and duty optimisation, including FTA/CEPA benefits.
   • Assist with import-export documentation, DGFT schemes (MEIS/RODTEP/Advance Authorisation/EPCG), and policy compliance.
   • Coordinate with Customs consultants and CHAs on clearance matters where required.
4. Training & Knowledge Development
   • Conduct structured training sessions for junior associates on GST law, compliance procedures, and GSTN portal operations.
   • Maintain and update internal SOPs, checklists, and compliance templates.
   • Stay current with GST Council notifications, CBIC circulars, and DGFT policy changes; disseminate updates to the team.
5. Technology & Process Integration
   • Champion the use of AI tools (including Claude/LLMs) and compliance software to enhance team productivity and accuracy.
   • Collaborate with the KAT Compliance Karma technology team on UAT, platform feedback, and workflow automation.
   • Continuously identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and standardise compliance processes.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications	Details
Chartered Accountant	qualified from ICAI (mandatory).
Experience	Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in indirect taxation compliance.
Hands-on experience	in GST filings, reconciliations, and departmental interactions is essential.

Subject Knowledge

• Deep working knowledge of GST law – CGST Act, IGST Act, and associated rules and notifications.
• Working familiarity with Customs Act, Basic Customs Duty structures, and key FTPs.
• Understanding of DGFT schemes and export-import compliance frameworks.
• Comfort with GSTN portal, GSP-based tools, and emerging AI-assisted compliance platforms.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven team leadership: ability to motivate, delegate, review, and develop junior professionals.
• Strong sense of ownership – takes accountability for outcomes, not just activity.
• Excellent written and oral communication for client-facing interactions and internal reporting.
• High attention to detail and an instinct for identifying errors before they become problems.
• Organised and process-oriented; comfortable working across multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Openness to technology adoption – willingness to learn and use AI tools as force-multipliers.

What We Offer

• A senior, visible role with direct exposure to complex litigation and advisory matters alongside compliance work.
• Mentorship from one of Mumbai's leading indirect tax practitioners.
• Access to cutting-edge GST compliance technology (KAT platform) and AI tools.
• A meritocratic environment where ownership is recognised and rewarded.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and capabilities.