Harsh Narendra Shah
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and corporate finance. Specialized expertise in U.S. R&D tax credits, contributing to significant tax savings for clients. Proven ability to manage complex financial structures and deliver strategic solutions in challenging environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
FORVIS MAZARS
Gurgaon
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded U.S. Federal R&D credit calculations across industries, supporting financial strategy, and tax optimization.
- Managed PBC data cleanup, credit calculations, and QRE computations using RCTK (Research Credit Tool Kit).
- Delivered high-quality client deliverables, methodology memos, and refined credit models.
Senior Consultant
Sutherland Global Services Private Limited (Contractor to Forvis Mazars through Sutherland Global)
Chennai
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded U.S. Federal R&D Credit Calculations across industries, supporting financial strategy and tax optimization.
- Delivered high-quality client deliverables, methodology memos, and refined credit models.
Audit & Advisory Lead
T.R. Chadha & Co. LLP
Ahmedabad
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Team leader of Internal Audit - Gujarat Ambuja Export Ltd. (Jan 2021-March 2022).
- Project Leader - Internal audit of Adani Realty at Adani Shanti gram (Jan-2021 to Feb-2021).
- Team Leader of Internal Audit - Sintex Industries Ltd. (July-August 2021).
- Team leader of internal audit - IIM Ahmedabad (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) (Aug 21 to Mar 22).
- Project Leader of Internal Audit, Karnavati Aviation Private Limited (Q1-2022).
- Activities conducted at above organizations: Led audit planning activities, including the preparation and finalization of audit checklists, allocation of resources across different audit areas, and the consolidation of audit observations. I was responsible for finalizing reports, presenting key findings to managers and partners, and engaging in discussions with clients.
- Special Advisory Project Leader of Review Audit - Adani RMRW (Sep 2022 - Oct 2022) – I led the project by conducting various cost-benefit analyses on the transportation of passenger motor vehicles to Adani RMRW and presenting key findings to managers and partners, as well as discussing them with clients.
Consultant & Audit Advisory Lead
Mukesh M. Shah & Co.
Ahmedabad
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Team leader of advisory consultancy services providing - Vadilal Enterprise Ltd. (Jan-2017)
- Team Leader of Internal Audit - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (March 2017 – Sept 2018)
- Working as a retainer for the internal audit at the National Innovation Foundation. (June 2017)
- Assignment of stock audit - Steelco, Gujarat Ltd. (April-July 2017).
- Assignment of stock audit - BIBA (June 2017).
- Special Project Leader - Pipavav Port with GMB (Gujarat Maritime Board). (July 2017 to February 2018).
- GST Executive - Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (Feb-2018 to May 2019)
- Project-in-charge of certification services at Cadilla Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Bhat) (June 2019 to December 2020)
- Audit Executive - IRM Limited, as a statutory auditor. (December 2020 to July 2020)
- Conducted a statutory audit as a project leader at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GST Advisory Consultant (July 2017 to July 2020).
- Activities conducted at the above organizations: Led audit planning activities, including the preparation and finalization of audit checklists, allocation of resources across different audit areas, and the consolidation of audit observations. I was responsible for finalizing reports, presenting key findings to managers and partners, and engaging in discussions with clients.
Articleship
Devarpit Associates
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Assisted in statutory audits, management consulting, and taxation reviews for corporate and individual clients.
Education
M.Com - Masters of Commerce
Gujarat University
Gujarat01.2016
Chartered Accountant (Integrated) -
ICAI
WIRC-ICAI01.2015
B.Com - Bachelor of Commerce
S.M. Patel Institute of Commerce
Gujarat01.2012
HSC -
Sharda Mandir Vinay Mandir
G.H.S.E.B.01.2009
SSC -
Pulkit School
G.S.E.B.01.2007
Skills
- Auditing and internal controls
- Statutory and IS auditing
- ICFR and RCM formulation
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Tax compliance and advisory
- Direct tax and income tax returns
- GST compliance and refund processing
- Financial consulting and risk management
- Credit calculations and contract reviews
- Software proficiency in SAP and Tally ERP 90
- Data analysis with IDEA
Languages
- English, Fluent (Verbal & Written)
- Hindi, Fluent (Verbal & Written)
- Gujarati, Native
Affiliations
- Run 3 10 km marathons and 1 half marathon
- I have a passion for cricket, but I love to play badminton as well
- Inquire about new innovations and things
Timeline
Senior Consultant
FORVIS MAZARS
09.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Consultant
Sutherland Global Services Private Limited (Contractor to Forvis Mazars through Sutherland Global)
12.2022 - 09.2024
Audit & Advisory Lead
T.R. Chadha & Co. LLP
12.2020 - 12.2022
Consultant & Audit Advisory Lead
Mukesh M. Shah & Co.
01.2017 - 11.2019
Articleship
Devarpit Associates
09.2012 - 09.2015
M.Com - Masters of Commerce
Gujarat University
Chartered Accountant (Integrated) -
ICAI
B.Com - Bachelor of Commerce
S.M. Patel Institute of Commerce
HSC -
Sharda Mandir Vinay Mandir
SSC -
Pulkit School
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