Ankit Bubna
International Corporate Tax Professional
Bengaluru
Summary
Highly experienced tax professional with 8 years of expertise in foreign income tax compliance and reporting, specializing in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM regions. Proven ability to manage tax provision and compliance processes, review statutory tax filings, and streamline reporting workflows. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and service providers to ensure timely filings, accurate tax calculations, and adherence to global tax regulations. Experienced in integrating tax technology tools and driving process improvements in a multinational corporate environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Analyst
Palo Alto Networks
Bengaluru
1 2023 - Current
- Working with consultants for finalization of statutory books, tax computations, and tax returns for APAC and EMEA entities.
- Leading the process for Provision to Return (P2R), Deferred tax roll forwards, Intercompany Reconciliations, and tax JEs.
- Quarterly tax provision activities, including preparing separate tax calculations, review of cost plus and distribution margin workings, SBC, R&D Credit, FIN 48, withholding tax adjustments, SOX Audit, etc.
- Assist with the analysis of the impact of foreign income tax laws, including new regulations and global tax regimes such as Pillar Two.
- Monthly tax account reconciliations for direct and indirect taxes, and updating tax compliance calendars.
- Support the establishment of processes for compliance with new tax regimes and global expansion into new jurisdictions.
- Assist with tax modeling, diligence, and tax accounting for acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and other special projects. Provide tax support in resolving tax controversy matters.
- Assist with tax process changes, including implementing tax technology tools such as Alteryx, Asana, and RPA to automate and streamline tax reporting and compliance workflows.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
Manager, Corporate and International Tax
Price Waterhouse & Co LLP
Bengaluru
2019.05 - 2023.01
- Assisted in executing tax provisions and calculations across multiple jurisdictions, supporting clients' global tax strategies.
- Permanent establishment and business connection reviews.
- Analyzed financial data and supported management in developing tax-efficient strategies.
- End-to-end assistance in entity integration, merger, or hive-off.
- Assistance in tax litigation and tax return filings.
Assistant Manager, Global Business Tax
Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP
Bengaluru
2016.08 - 2019.05
- Evaluation of management cost recharges, royalty, and FTS payments, and providing cash repatriation options.
- Conducting tax due diligence and withholding health check-up.
- Preparation of legal submission and representation before the Income-tax authorities in India.
- Reviewed income tax returns, prepared workpapers, and assisted with tax provision calculations.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
Mumbai 2011.06 - 2016.05
Company Secretary -
ICSI
New Delhi, India 2011.12 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Commerce -
Commerce College, Jaipur
Jaipur India 2011.07 - 2014.06
Skills
- APAC, EMEA, and LATAM Income Tax Compliance
- US GAAP Income Tax Provisions (ASC 740)
- Foreign Income Tax Reporting & Filings
- Tax Payments & Calculations
- Tax Process Automation (Alteryx, Asana, RPA)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance (Pillar Two, Global Tax Regimes)
- Tax Forecasting & Return-to-Provision Calculations
- Tax Modeling & Tax Accounting for Acquisitions
- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Alteryx, Asana, OneSource Tax Provision
- Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Macros)
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)
- Microsoft Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- ERP System (SAP)
Languages
English
Timeline
Manager, Corporate and International Tax
Price Waterhouse & Co LLP
2019.05 - 2023.01
Assistant Manager, Global Business Tax
Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP
2016.08 - 2019.05
Company Secretary -
ICSI
2011.12 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Commerce -
Commerce College, Jaipur
2011.07 - 2014.06
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
2011.06 - 2016.05
Senior Analyst
Palo Alto Networks
1 2023 - Current
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