Result-driven Taxation and Finance Manager with 8+ years of experience in direct and indirect taxation, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and departmental coordination. Specializes in GST, TDS, tax audits, MIS reporting, and fund management. Proficient in handling assessments, resolving complex GST and Income Tax cases, and liaising with government departments. Supported PE fundraising by preparing tax and financial data for investor review. Extensive experience working with fast-paced D2C brands and aggregators including leading food & bakery brand Bakingo and online gifting & trading platform FlowerAura. Contributed to enhancing compliance processes and financial discipline across high-growth consumer verticals.
Core Competencies
Direct Taxation: TDS compliance, return filing (24Q, 26Q), 26AS reconciliation, Express TDS
Indirect Taxation: GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9), 2A/2B reconciliation, Masters India, Equalisation Levy
Audit & Reporting: Tax audit, internal audit, MIS reporting, monthly closures, statutory compliance
Technology Tools: Tally Prime, Udyog Yantra, Masters India, Express TDS, MS Dynamics Business Central, Internal OPR CRM
Departmental Handling: GST & IT assessment replies, liaison with CPC, AO, GST officers
Strategic Support: Fundraising documentation, M&A due diligence, SOP development