ARJUN AGARWAL
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Indirect Tax/ EMEA VAT
EY
Bengaluru, India
10.2013 - Current
- Managed global indirect tax and VAT compliance activities across multiple European, EMEA, South African and Gulf-region jurisdictions.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
- Led teams in executing strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational objectives and client needs.
- Led preparation, review and submission of VAT returns, tax reporting and supporting documentation across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
- Managed VAT audits, assessments, notices and tax-authority interactions across multiple European countries, coordinating responses and resolution of tax matters.
- Reviewed transactional and client data against applicable tax regulations to identify tax liabilities, exemptions, deductions and compliance requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed responses to tax-authority notices and support tax return amendments and remediation activities.
- Prepared detailed client overviews on legislative and regulatory developments and their potential impact on VAT compliance.
- Supported e-invoicing and digital tax reporting requirements, coordinating with relevant business and functional stakeholders.
- Coordinated with Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT and other cross-functional stakeholders to address tax requirements and resolve compliance issues.
- Leading a 25-member tax team, overseeing delivery, quality, resource allocation, performance management, coaching and capability development.
- Managed multiple client engagements and stakeholder relationships in a global delivery environment, including complex and high-volume engagements.
- Driven tax process improvements and automation by identifying manual activities and implementing solutions using Alteryx.
- Supported transition of finance activities, including balance-sheet reconciliation and journal voucher processes, from clients to EY GDS.
- Used SAP, Advanced Excel, Power BI and OneSource to support tax reporting, data analysis, compliance and engagement activities.
- Analyzed performance metrics to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
- Oversaw budget management processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Education
MBA - Finance & Accounting
The Oxford College of Business Management
Bengaluru01-2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
Bengaluru01-2011
Skills
- VAT compliance
- VAT reporting
- Tax audits
- Tax controls
- E-invoicing
- Tax automation
- SAP
- Alteryx
- Power BI
- OneSource
- Advanced Excel
- Stakeholder management
Accomplishments
- Led the setup and transition of a major financial-services client engagement, working with a 15-member team to enable the transfer of activities from the client to EY GDS.
- Led an 8-member tax team on a complex engagement, receiving client recognition for quality and turnaround time while identifying process improvements.
- Built automation solutions using Alteryx to reduce manual tax activities and improve compliance-process efficiency.
- Contributed to early e-filing implementation within EY GDS and supported the transition of VAT compliance activities to digital filing processes.
- Improved compliance processes across multiple engagements and resolved complex client issues.
LANGUAGES
English (Proficient)
Hindi (Proficient)
Punjabi (Native)
Timeline
Manager - Indirect Tax/ EMEA VAT
EY
10.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
MBA - Finance & Accounting
The Oxford College of Business Management