ANUP SHARMA
Ahmedabad
Summary
Seasoned Commercial & Indirect Taxation professional with 17+ years of comprehensive experience in GST compliance, customs handling, indirect taxation audits, import–export operations, and commercial management. Proven expertise in managing large-scale international logistics, tax assessments, ERP implementation, and regulatory compliance for manufacturing and export-oriented industries. Known for accuracy, timely compliance, strong coordination skills, and driving operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Commercial
Stovec Industries Limited
Ahmedabad
01.2015 - Current
- Manage complete GST cycle: tax computation, monthly filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), annual returns (GSTR-9 & 9C).
- Ensure accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC) reporting through regular reconciliation with GSTR-2B.
- Evaluate business transactions to determine the most compliant and tax-efficient structure.
- Handle GST refunds, audits, assessments, and departmental queries.
- Implement new GST notifications and procedural changes across business functions.
- Represent company before tax authorities for audits and assessments.
- Lead end-to-end import/export operations for ~100 consignments per month.
- Manage customs clearance for air, sea, courier, and merchant trade (switch bills, bill-to–ship-to).
- Coordinate with CHA for documentation, query handling, and smooth clearance.
- Oversee freight negotiations for air/sea shipments and local transportation contracts.
- Handle AEO certification and renewal of Special Valuation Branch (SVB) orders.
- Attend customs audits and respond to technical queries.
- Managed excise audits (EA & CERA), sales tax assessments, and service tax audits.
- Coordinated with legal advisors on CESTAT & High Court matters and show-cause hearings.
- File and process incentives including RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, etc.
- Maintain accurate export documentation ensuring zero non-compliance.
Commercial Executive
Atlas Life Sciences
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Worked with one of India’s prominent bulk drug manufacturers with significant export operations.
- Managed commercial documentation for bulk drug exports and domestic transactions.
- Coordinated logistic movements, statutory records, and export documentation.
- Supported finance, taxation, and purchase teams with data, MIS, and compliance submissions.
- Atlas Dyechem India Pvt. Ltd.
Commercial Executive
Patodia Eurotex Group
Gujarat
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Worked with a leading integrated textile manufacturing group.
- Handled commercial activities related to cotton yarn production and exports.
- Managed dispatch, documentation, statutory compliance, and vendor coordination.
- Supported export documentation, bank submissions, and logistics management.
- PBM Polytex Ltd.
Education
PGD - International Business
Sikkim Manipal University
03-2013
M.Com -
Sardar Patel University
03-2012
B.Com - Honors
Seth Motilal P.G. College
Jhunjhunu06-2008
HSC -
Board of Secondary Education
Rajasthan01.2005
SSC -
Board of Secondary Education
Rajasthan01.2003
Skills
- GST compliance
- Customs Compliance
- Audit and assessments
- Import–export operations
- Customs clearance and CHA coordination
- SVB/AEO management
- Excise and VAT management
- Service tax administration
- Commercial operations and vendor management
- Freight negotiation and export incentive management
- RoDTEP and DBK processing
- ERP implementation and process automation
- Regulatory documentation and query handling
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- GST portal navigation
- ICEGATE familiarity
- DGFT compliance
Accomplishments
- Represented school and district in Volleyball, Cricket, and Athletics competitions
- Active participation in NSS activities
- Recognized for strong team coordination and process accuracy in all roles
Projects Key Initiatives
- ERP Implementation – End-to-end functional support and process mapping
- GST Implementation – Transition from Excise/Service Tax to GST
- AEO Certification – Successfully led documentation & process alignment
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Event organizing, Volleyball, Cricket
- Father's Name: Shri Nand Lal Sharma
- Title: Manager – Commercial | GST, Import–Export & Indirect Taxation Specialist
- Date of Birth: 06/09/88
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Manager – Commercial
Stovec Industries Limited
01.2015 - Current
Commercial Executive
Atlas Life Sciences
08.2008 - 12.2014
Commercial Executive
Patodia Eurotex Group
08.2008 - 12.2014
PGD - International Business
Sikkim Manipal University
M.Com -
Sardar Patel University
B.Com - Honors
Seth Motilal P.G. College
HSC -
Board of Secondary Education
SSC -
Board of Secondary Education