Lead Tax Analyst - SEZ, STPI & Customs Compliance

About the role

Stryker is hiring a Lead Tax Analyst in Gurugram, working onsite. The role covers end-to-end SEZ and STPI compliance, customs documentation and liaison with government authorities, and acts as the single point of contact for related internal queries.

Key responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end SEZ and STPI compliance, including documentation, filings, approvals and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Development Commissioners, STPI authorities, customs officials and other government bodies for registrations, renewals, permissions and clarifications.
• Maintain and update SEZ/STPI records, including monthly SOFTEX filings, SEZ annual performance reports and other statutory submissions.
• Monitor compliance with SEZ/STPI operational guidelines, tracking benefits, obligations and usage conditions.
• Review import and export documents such as Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills and Duty Drawback documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with customs authorities on clearances and queries, and work with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Collaborate with the Tax Manager to evaluate and apply FTA benefits where applicable.
• Act as the single point of contact for SEZ, STPI and customs queries from internal stakeholders.
• Train and support internal teams on SEZ, STPI and customs compliance, and support audits and regulatory inspections.

Required profile

• Professional qualification such as CA or LLB (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in SEZ, STPI and customs compliance, preferably in a corporate or multinational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SEZ/STPI regulations, customs laws and the Foreign Trade Policy.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel percentage of 20%.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).