Manage end-to-end indirect tax compliances for India including preparation and filing of monthly GST returns, finalization of annual GST audit report
Preparation and filing of GST refund applications including liasoning with the tax authorities
Manage end-to-end income tax and indirect tax compliances for certain APAC countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, etc
Responding to routine ad hoc tax queries and liaising with external advisors and consultants
Support in closing Statutory Audit along with review of tax accruals and provisions
Maintenance of requisite documentation for future review/ tax audits
Preparation of tax submissions and suitable representation before appellate authorities
Assistance with building reports and data hub for the tax department
Support automation of data processing for efficient tax compliances and reporting
Special projects (India Buy/Sell Implementation)
From India Tax perspective, lead the implementation of business overhaul in India for conversion of a ‘marketing and sales support entity’ to a ‘buy/sell distribution entity’
Coordination with internal IT teams and external consultants to implement complete GST solution for India business
Coordination with logistics and warehousing team to implement smooth supply chain for India business
Senior Consultant (Indirect Tax)
Ernst and Young LLP
Bangalore
02.2015 - 10.2019
Conducting GST impact assessment and engaged in GST implementation for different clients
Filing of various GST returns/forms viz
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, TRAN-1, ITC-04, etc
Drafting e-mail advices and opinions on various queries raised on strategic and statutory issues
Conducting Due Diligence on behalf of investors from Indirect Tax perspective
Handling of indirect tax litigations like preparation of replies, written submissions, appeals, etc
Updating clientele on latest tax issues, case laws, circulars and pertinent changes in the field of Indirect Taxation
Major Clients for which assignments were undertaken: Tata Global Beverages Limited, United Spirits Limited, Landmark Group, Urban Ladder, Diageo Business Services India Private Limited, Concentrix Daksh Services India Pvt Ltd
Articleship Training
M/s D.B.Desai & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Kolkata
08.2011 - 09.2014
Drafting replies to show cause notices issued by the Adjudicating Authorities
Drafting Appeal & Stay Petition to be filed before various Appellate Authorities
Drafting Written Submissions and Arguments for representation before Adjudicating and Appellate Authorities
Conducting VAT Audits for various locations and finalizing VAT Audit Reports along with Exception Reports for the management
Analyzing Union Budgets and industry specific presentation for the proposed changes