Abhilash Kurup

• Technical Leadership & Tax Advisory: Oversee complex US R&D tax credit engagements under IRC Section 41 and Section 174, providing technical direction on qualified research expenses, quantitative methodologies, documentation standards, and risk management.
• Strategic Leadership & Team Management: Lead the US R&D Tax Credits Quantitative team with 17 direct reports, overseeing talent development, resource planning, engagement delivery, quality assurance, and operational performance across a portfolio of engagements valued at approximately $1.8M annually.
• Business Growth & Delivery Expansion: Played a key role in scaling KGS delivery hours from 400 to 47,000 over five years, strengthening the offshore delivery model, expanding engagement scope, and building strategic relationships with US-based stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence & Strategic Stakeholder Management: Drive resource utilization, delivery effectiveness, and quality standards while collaborating with US engagement leaders to identify growth opportunities, expand KGS service penetration, and align delivery capabilities with business priorities.
• AI, Innovation & Technology Leadership: Serve as AI and Innovation Lead and Technology Champion, driving technology-enabled transformation, automation, and data analytics initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality across R&D tax credit workflows.
• Product Development & Process Transformation: Spearheaded the creation of Agile Research Credit Analyzer (ARCA), a technology-enabled solution designed to streamline R&D tax credit analysis and improve workflow efficiency; champion continuous improvement and the adoption of innovative tools across engagement teams.

● Prepared US federal and state R&D tax credit calculations under IRC Section 41, including QRE and wage analysis.

● Conducted tax research to evaluate qualifying research activities, ensuring compliance with US tax regulations.

● Managed engagement deliverables and prepared workpapers, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of tax projects.

● Reviewed supporting documentation, resolved data discrepancies, and incorporated review feedback.

● Collaborated with US engagement teams and mentored junior team members in technical analysis and delivery.

● Processed vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.

● Performed invoice verification, account reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution to ensure accurate financial records.

● Managed vendor queries and coordinated with internal stakeholders to resolve payment and invoice-related issues.

● Supported month-end closing activities, accounts payable reporting, and outstanding invoice tracking.

● Ensured compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and accounts payable procedures.