OneSource Income Tax
DHIRAJ ARORA
US Tax Experienced Manager
Faridabad
Summary
Results-driven U.S. tax professional with extensive experience in Form 1120 compliance for federal and state tax filings. Skilled in stakeholder management, collaborating with directors, partners, and clients to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting. Strong advocate of ethical practices, process efficiency, and leveraging cutting-edge tax technology to drive cost-effective solutions. Passionate about team building, ensuring the right talent is in place to optimize performance. Adaptable and proactive in implementing automation and digital tools for enhanced compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tax Manager
PwC SDC
Faridabad
03.2022 - Current
- Tax Compliance & Delivery: Oversee Form 1120 compliance for federal and state returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Directors and Partners to execute tax strategies and deliver final returns to clients.
- Training & Development: Conduct training sessions for internal teams and firmwide on key tax topics at regular intervals, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and compliance.
- Talent Acquisition: Participate in hiring processes by interviewing candidates for Associate and Senior-level roles , ensuring the right talent joins the team.
- Budgeting & Profitability: Manage budgeting and execution strategies to improve operational efficiency, ensuring increased profit margins year over year.
Assistant Manager
EY GDS India Pvt Ltd.
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Tax Compliance: Review Federal & State returns for Corporations (1120), S-Corps (1120S), Estimates & Extensions
- Technology Champion: Lead software implementation ( OneSource, EYTS, GoSystems, BOTS ) for the Gurgaon Office
- Client & Team Management: Oversee two major corporate clients and mentor counselees in their career growth
- Training & Hiring: Conduct tax & technology training , lead hiring drives & interviews for staff and senior roles
Tax Senior
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon
03.2010 - 10.2018
- Tax Compliance & Review: Prepare and review Individual (1040), Trust (1041), and Gift (709) tax returns , with expertise in S-Corp and C-Corp taxation .
- Year-End Planning: Assist clients in minimizing tax exposure and project future tax liabilities for advance tax payments.
- Software Proficiency:
Tax Preparation: ProSystems (CCH), GoSystems, BNA, FAS
Tax Research: LexisNexis and firm-specific research tools
Credit Analyst, Training and Quality Analyst
Aditya Birla Minacs
09.2008 - 03.2010
- Credit Analysis: Assess corporate borrowers and startup firms.
- Loan & Credit Evaluation: Prepare credit memos, new loan CARs , and conduct credit underwriting for new and renewal loans.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to credit policies & procedures and facilitate the loan booking process .
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track borrower financial performance, covenant compliance, and credit trends .
- Tools & Technology: Utilize Moody's Financial Analyst Tool, Excel Macros for analysis.
Sr. Research Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Buy-Side Research: Conduct research on the Global Top 1000 Companies across various industries.
- Industry & Competitive Analysis: Prepare industry research reports for U.S.-based firms using Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, marketing mix, and key financial ratios .
- Financial Analysis: Assess company performance through ratio analysis, financial models, and financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Retained Earnings, etc.) .
- Research Tools: Utilize Hoovers, OneSource, Dow Jones Factiva, LexisNexis, Yahoo Finance, Google Finance , and proprietary databases.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance
ALLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bangalore 05.2005 - 03.2007
B.COM - HONS
St. Xavier's College
Ranchi, India 04.2002 - 03.2005
HIGHER SECONDARY - XII
D.A.V. Public School
Ranchi, India 03.2001 - 03.2002
SECONDARY - X
Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School
Ranchi, India 04.1999 - 03.2000
Skills
Tax compliance proficiency
Tax compliance research
Project coordination
Customer relationship development
Project coordination
Additional Qualifications
- IRS – Enrolled Agent
Accomplishments
- Best Manager Award in my first year with PwC in 2022.
- Received 3 Client Champion Awards in 2024.
Software
CCH
Go Systems
Certification
Enrolled Agent
Timeline
Tax Manager
PwC SDC
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
EY GDS India Pvt Ltd.
11.2018 - 03.2022
Enrolled Agent
08-2018
Tax Senior
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd
03.2010 - 10.2018
Credit Analyst, Training and Quality Analyst
Aditya Birla Minacs
09.2008 - 03.2010
Sr. Research Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2007 - 09.2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance
ALLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL
05.2005 - 03.2007
B.COM - HONS
St. Xavier's College
04.2002 - 03.2005
HIGHER SECONDARY - XII
D.A.V. Public School
03.2001 - 03.2002
SECONDARY - X
Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School
04.1999 - 03.2000
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