Gauri Talekar
Pune,MH
Summary
Financially adept Change Agent with 8+ years of experience in tax and financial analysis. Proven ability to navigate complex financial processes while leading successful change initiatives. Certified Scrum Master with a passion for driving organizational transformation
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
I-link Systems Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - Current
- Developed and Implemented a change management strategy for a large scale technology implementation project resulting in 95% adoption rate among employees and 30% reduction in Project delays
- Drafted and submitted proposals for change management plan
- Led the team for stakeholder communication planning resulting in 25% increase in employee engagement.
- Successfully led and completed AP transition project of SAP VIM for US based client by leading team of 7.
- Established best practices and implemented new initiative for AP Project for the process improvement.
Assistant Manager-GST
Stock Holding Corporation Of India
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Led GST implementation efforts independently within automation department, overseeing transition process.
- Supervised team accountants in computing GST returns data for GSTR3B and GSTR1, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.
- Spearheaded preparation of change requests to integrate new GST forms into Oracle system, optimizing tax reporting processes.
- Approved accounting entries and assisted in quarter-end provisioning and finalization of accounts, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Business Associate
Tech Mahindra Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed direct and indirect taxation across diverse regions: United States, Canada, Middle East, and APAC.
- Proficient in computing and preparing monthly tax returns (e.g., Australian BAS, USA use tax return), corporate tax filings (Form 1120), and GST returns (Canada), demonstrating expertise in international tax regulations.
- Led process improvement initiatives for enhanced tax compliance, including optimization of withholding certificate management.
- Conducted tax research, validated tax clauses in master service agreements with foreign clients, and provided expert advice on complex tax situations to business heads.
Accounts Executive
Sanofi India Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Processed vendor invoices using automated system VIM(Vendor Invoice Management) in SAP FI module , in a timely manner for accurate purchase accounting.
- Preparation of monthly data of service tax in order to avail credit. Generation of excise documents for exports.
- Handled entire online process of issuance of “C form" to vendors on quarterly basis and liasioning with Central Excise and Sales tax authorities
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Mumbai
07.2014
BAF (Bachelor of Accounting & Finance) - Finance
University of Mumbai
06.2012
Skills
- Process improvement
- Change Initiatives
- Communication plan
- Performance management
- Risk management
- Stakeholder Management
- Tax computation and fillings
Timeline
Team Lead
I-link Systems Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager-GST
Stock Holding Corporation Of India
05.2017 - 10.2020
Business Associate
Tech Mahindra Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2016
Accounts Executive
Sanofi India Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
MBA - Finance
University of Mumbai
BAF (Bachelor of Accounting & Finance) - Finance
University of Mumbai
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