Abhilash Panigrahi
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Director with a proven track record at PwC SDC, adept in organizational development and logistics management. Spearheaded the transition of over 200,000 hours to the India Center, expanding the team from 380 to 583 FTEs. Expert in hiring and retention, significantly enhancing team capabilities and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
PwC SDC
11.2022 - Current
- Successfully transitioned over 200,000 hours to the India Center in span of 2 years of operations
- Move the team size from 380 to 583 FTS’s and delivered the signing level work
- Develop training plan and co-ordinate with L&D to plan and execute the learning plan
- Led the talent acquisition process for the State and Local tax team
- Leading the SOR work for all the Service Delivery centers for PwC (Argentina, Mexico, Manila and Tampa)
Associate Director
KPMG
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Let the initiative to build a state and local tax team in KGS (KPMG Global Services, India)
- Successfully create a dedicated SALT team comprising of 70 people
- Transitioned over 100,000 hours to India center with end-to-end wok process
Manager
PwC SDC
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Market Leader of State and Local tax team in India Center
- Start the dedicated SALT team with 7 FTE and successfully transitioned 140,000 hours
- Recruited and trained 120 FTE’s and managed to achieve YTD utilization of 80% for the team
Asst. Manager
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed clients from AWM service industry
- Managed a team of 12-15 FTE
Asst Manager
PwC SDC
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Review and help the team on Partnership clients
Team Lead
Genpact
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Review and help the team on Partnership clients
Team Lead
Deloitte Tax LLP, India
Hyderabad
11.2006 - 02.2011
- Started a fresher and continued to grow up the ranks until senior and worked on AWM clients
Education
Master of Business Administration -
ICFAI University
Hyderabad, INDIASkills
- Actor guidance
- Logistics management
- Contract and vendor management
- Information technology management
- Organizational development
- Hiring and retention
References
Available upon request
Transition - Description
Successfully transitioned more than 300-400 engagements from USA to India with end-to-end work (high net worth and high-volume clients)
Leadership Experience
- Employee of the Year, PwC
- Star Team Award, PwC
- Hall of Fame, KPMG
Timeline
Director
PwC SDC
11.2022 - Current
Associate Director
KPMG
04.2020 - 11.2022
Manager
PwC SDC
09.2014 - 03.2020
Asst. Manager
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2012 - 09.2014
Asst Manager
PwC SDC
01.2012 - 10.2012
Team Lead
Genpact
02.2011 - 01.2012
Team Lead
Deloitte Tax LLP, India
11.2006 - 02.2011
Master of Business Administration -
ICFAI University
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