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Gauri Lalwani
Chartered Accountant- ICAI
Pune
Summary
A Chartered Accountant with experience in the field of direct tax, accounting and auditing. Post-qualification experience on topics including permanent establishment, global transfer pricing, tax compliances in India, Europe and Asia Pacific and audits. Also, worked on improvement in financial processes, MIS and litigation. An effective communicator and an efficient professional.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Executive: Corporate Accounts and Taxation
Birlasoft Limited- CK Birla Group (a Listed Global IT Corporate)
07.2023 - Current
- Managing Global Transfer Pricing and documentation of CK Birla group- Birlasoft Limited (a listed company)
- Drafting transfer pricing studies to be maintained as contemporaneous documentation
- Preparation and filing of accountant’s report in Form 3CEB stating the cross-border transactions of multinational corporations
- Drafting of submissions, appeals, etc. to be filed with the respective tax authorities in the appropriate syntax
- Conducting benchmarking studies on database
- Suggesting on the appropriate arm’s length to be maintained through advisory planning memos
- Assisting in Transfer pricing advisory and restructuring assignments
- Involved in key Transfer Pricing Planning assignments including Cost Allocation, Profit Planning, Shifting to a Low-Risk Model, Agreements Drafting and Intellectual Property Restructuring
- Advising on the applicability of the latest amendments related to domestic transfer pricing to their business
- Reviewing the correctness and authenticity of inter-company agreements between subsidiaries
- Permanent Establishments- Financials preparation, Transfer Pricing, Return filing and other compliances
- International Taxation: Asia Pacific region and Europe Region
- Direct Tax: India
- Complete working knowledge of Capitaline, Prowess, SAP HANA 2021/ SAP Rise and EY Global Compliance tool.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
Professional Retainership
TransPerfect Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
09.2017 - 06.2023
- TransPerfect Solutions India Pvt. Ltd- 100% WoS of TransPerfect Translations International Inc. (A company having presence in 43 countries with over 100+ offices providing solutions in respect of Translation & Language Services, Content Creation & Management, Digital Content and Global Brand Management)
Proprietor
GHL Associates
Pune
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Indian Direct Tax: Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) and Tax Collection at Source (TCS) compliances and Filing of TDS/TCS Returns.
- Indian Indirect Tax: Filing of Goods and Service Tax (GST) Monthly and Quarterly Returns, Reconciliations of Input Tax Credit and Filing Annual Returns and Annual Reconciliation where ever required.
- Finalization of Accounts of smaller Entities, Proprietary Firms, Partnership Firms and Filing their Tax Returns.
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Handled Statutory Audits of Mid Size Private Companies with Annual Turnover of Less than INR 100 Crores.
- Verification of Underlying supporting documents and their legal standing and acceptance by Tax Authorities
- Planned, Initiated, executed and completed Audit Assignments.
- Completed Audits of Corporate for various Statutory Compliances under Companies Act including verification of their accounting and reporting following all Mandatory Accounting Standards.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Grew business by developing business plans, hiring staff and obtaining initial investments.
Article Assistant- Audit, Accounts & Taxation
Harish K Lalwani & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Pune
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Drafting of Legal Documents and Contracts
- Income Tax Return Filing
- Service Tax Return Filing
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Preparation of Financial Budgets and Forecasts
- Internal Audits and Certification
- Performed administrative tasks and served as backup to facilitate office operations.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify account issues and propose solutions.
- Reviewed customer accounts to identify and resolve irregularities.
- Reconciled statements to resolve discrepancies.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Audit & Assurance Associate
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Pune
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Participated in Statutory Audits of companies having annual turnover of $15Bn in Automobile Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing and Telecommunications industry.
- Participated actively in Audit Planning, SAP overview of documents, and successful archival of audit files.
- Independently handled planning, execution and reporting of stock assignments of manufacturing companies
- Handled Limited Review of various multinational clients
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Financial Reporting, Direct And Indirect Tax Laws
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi 06.2011 - 09.2016
Certified Public Accountant, USA (Pursuing)
AICPA
Guam, USABachelor of Commerce - Advanced Accounting, Auditing And Taxation
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune 04.2010 - 03.2014
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Maharashtra - Mathematics, English, Science
Rosary High School
Pune 04.2008 - 03.2009
Skills
Global Transfer Pricing
Direct Tax: India
International Taxation: APAC & Europe
SAP HANA, SAP RISE
Capitaline
Prowess
Microsoft Excel: Advanced
Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint
Financial Records Preparation, Review and Analysis
Tax Accounting Specialization
Industry Best Practices
Team Building
Industry Exposure
- Information Technology/ Software Development Services
- Information Technology Enabled Services/ BPO
- Automotive Industry
- Animation & Entertainment Industry
- Services Industry
Interests
Baking
Participation in Social Events
Strengths
- Dedication towards work
- Adaptable to changes
- Quick Learner
- Result Oriented
- Polite and soft-spoken
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Teamwork
Timeline
Senior Executive: Corporate Accounts and Taxation
Birlasoft Limited- CK Birla Group (a Listed Global IT Corporate)
07.2023 - Current
Professional Retainership
TransPerfect Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
09.2017 - 06.2023
Proprietor
GHL Associates
09.2016 - 07.2023
Article Assistant- Audit, Accounts & Taxation
Harish K Lalwani & Associates, Chartered Accountants
10.2013 - 09.2015
Audit & Assurance Associate
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
09.2012 - 09.2013
Chartered Accountant - Financial Reporting, Direct And Indirect Tax Laws
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2011 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Advanced Accounting, Auditing And Taxation
Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2010 - 03.2014
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Maharashtra - Mathematics, English, Science
Rosary High School
04.2008 - 03.2009
Certified Public Accountant, USA (Pursuing)
AICPA