Bharath Sandeep R
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated Indirect Tax Professional with a strong background in tax compliance, advisory, and planning. Seeking a challenging position in an esteemed organization where I can utilize my expertise to ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations, optimize tax structures, and contribute to the organization's success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
CaratLane Trading Private Limited
12.2021 - Current
- Heading a team of 3 for PAN India GST Compliance (28 GSTIN's)
- Conducted in-depth analysis of business operations and transactions to identify potential tax exposures and minimize risks.
- Developed and implemented effective tax strategies to optimize ITC utilization and maximize tax savings.
- Prepared and filed accurate and timely Monthly Returns (GSTR1, GSTR3B) & Annual Returns (GSTR9, GSTR9C), ensuring compliance with GST laws and regulations.
- Represent the company in personal hearings before the GST Department for notices, audits, and assessments, successfully resolving disputes, minimizing penalties and provide persuasive arguments to support the company's position.
- Manage all aspects of audits of erstwhile laws like VAT, service tax.
- Conducted training sessions for other finance and accounting teams to enhance their understanding of indirect tax laws and compliance requirements.
- Monitored changes in indirect tax regulations and provided proactive advice to the organization to adapt to new compliance requirements/adjustments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure tax implications were considered in business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting of indirect tax liabilities and credits.
- Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to enhance tax compliance efficiency.
- Mentor junior co-workers, fostering professional development and consistent high-quality performance across the team.
- Navigating the complexities of GST laws and regulations to identify eligible refund claims, liaising with relevant authorities, to facilitate prompt processing of refund applications & successful in obtaining refunds for 2 Financial years to the tune of Rs.5 Crores.
- Analyzed audit findings and presented actionable recommendations to senior management for process improvements and risk mitigation.
Assistant Manager
Hiregange & Associates
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Preparation and Assistance in Statutory Audit under GST – GSTR9/9C.
- Preparation and Assistance in monthly compliance under GST – GSTR-1, GSTR-3B.
- Performing One time or periodic health checkups of IDT compliances
- Assistance in Tax optimization/ credit optimization of an organization.
- Assistance in filing and follow-up of refund claims under IDT
- Providing solutions and options in case of accumulation of Input tax Credit.
- Assist in implementation of process regarding IDT related compliances.
- Detailed study of existing process and suggest improvements/ identify gaps for IDT compliance.
Senior Audit Executive
Brahmayya & Co
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Performing Tax audit under The Income Tax Act, 1961 for various entities.
- Statutory audit of domestic public and private companies engaged in trading, manufacturing and service sectors and preparation of audit report for the audits conducted.
- Assisted in Special Audit in Real Estate Sector.
Senior Accounts Executive
Vignesh Enterprises
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes by implementing efficient invoicing and collection strategies.
- Improved cash flow management for timely payment of company expenses and obligations.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by conducting regular, thorough account reconciliations.
- Assisted in the successful completion of annual audits through diligent preparation of documentation and prompt response to auditors'' inquiries.
- Banking- processing bank deposit & all related finance entries.
- Record to report preparation.
- Reviewing periodical account close.
- Assistance in Goods and services tax compliance.
Article Assistant
M.G Bohara & Co
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Preparation and filing of Income tax returns of Individuals, Firms, HUF, Trusts and Companies including computation of tax liability.
- Performing Tax audit under The Income Tax Act, 1961 for various entities.
- Statutory audit of domestic public and private companies engaged in trading, manufacturing and service sectors and preparation of audit report for the audits conducted.
- Assisting in preparation of financial statements of companies in compliance with requirement of Schedule III of The Companies Act, 2013 and Accounting Standards issued by the ICAI.
- Preparation and computation of Service tax, VAT and TDS returns.
- Assisted in preparation of submissions for regular and search assessment proceedings, appeals proceedings under indirect tax laws.
- Assisted in performing bank audit of a PSU Bank.
- Assistance in bookkeeping of various organizations as per the statutory requirements.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai05.2019
B.Com -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Chennai05.2016
Skills
- Continuous Learning Mindset
- Task Delegation
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Ace Award for H1 of FY -23-24.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interest & Hobbies
Cricket, Badminton, Movies & Music.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
CaratLane Trading Private Limited
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hiregange & Associates
05.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Audit Executive
Brahmayya & Co
01.2020 - 04.2020
Senior Accounts Executive
Vignesh Enterprises
04.2017 - 12.2019
Article Assistant
M.G Bohara & Co
03.2013 - 03.2016
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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