CA Darshan Zanwar

• Advisory and resolving queries of various stake holders related to taxation matters
• Comprehensive management of monthly and annual Indirect tax compliances (GSTR 1/ 3B/ 6/ 9/ 9C, ITC 04, 2B vs PR reconciliation)
• Management of TDS compliances , Advance Tax workings
• Involved in Direct tax annual compliances including Income Tax audits, Income tax returns, Transfer Pricing reports, returns, true up/ down workings
• Managing all GST litigations (ASMT 10, DRC 01A, GST audits etc.)and ensured that same are closed with minimal demands
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, reviewing complex tax journal entries
• Performing various month-end reconciliations and taking the requisite actions, including (TDS liability, GST balance as per books v/s GST portal, GSTR 2B v/s books, Revenue reconciliation to GST audits, RPT reconciliation with returns etc.)
• Implementing controls to detect GST input tax credits leakage and unpaid liabilities.
• Undertook credit liquidation exercise to liquidate accumulated GST credits resulting in efficient working capital
• Leveraged technology and tools to to streamline tax compliance reporting processes

- Lead development of purchase register report from scratch

- Identified various and resolved issues in sales register

- Lead and implemented a process to ensure correct tax codes are applied to every purchase order/ document booked in the system

- Leading the development of new report ITC 04 compliance (job work)

- Lead and streamlined the process for tax compliance related to foreign remittances

• Conducted various tax awareness trainings for the stakeholders

• Analyzed daily trading P&L with a focus on trading strategies, risk profiles, and accounting treatments relevant to forex derivatives
• Conducted comprehensive month-end reconciliations
• Took initiative, analyzed flow and accounting of financial products in ERP from inception till maturity. Prepared slide deck in simple language for beginners
• Automated various manual tasks such as creation of journal entries in requisite format using Excel

• Professor for Accounting Standards, GST and Economics for CA, CS and other commerce students
• Lead team of 15 people staff at the office premises

• Managed portfolio of MNC manufacturing & service provider clientele with two interns and ensured all GST compliances were done timely manner
• Extensively worked on GST Audits of MNC clients with complex business structures
• Analyzed financial statements; various licensing & corporate agreements; minutes; annual reports etc., to ensure there was no leakage of tax credit & evasion of tax liability
• Assisted in drafting advisory memos & consultation reports after extensive research from an Indirect Tax perspective on complex business issues
• Research , collation of relevant data, coordinating between client and tax authorities for Submissions, Assessments, Appeals, Show Cause Notices under GST and VAT laws
• Worked on various state and central incentive schemes and export incentives schemes which involved preparation of projected Financial Statements, follow ups, resolving queries of officers and clients, etc.
• Worked on Due Diligence projects , comprising gaming and technology companies. Discovered various tax issues and assessed their impact on other items including revenue inflation etc.
• Recognized with Spotlight – Client Champion (recognition for consistently outstanding performance)

• 90% efficiency gain (from 48 to 4 staff hours) by automating manual procedure to excel based model . Model enabled reconciliations of 792 returns (33 registrations 12 months 2 returns pm) within 4 hours
• Conducted trainings for EY locations regarding the use of advanced Excel for automating manual tasks and legislative amendments
• Analyzed tax compliance and reporting processes, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify tax-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.

• Conducted data analysis to improve audit efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
• Supported the execution of GST compliance, advisory, audits
• Awarded with Kudos twice (recognition by EY for exceptional performance) in the very 1st quarter of internship & during 2nd year of internship