Harsh Jodhani
Surat
Summary
Dynamic Chartered Accountant specializing in auditing and indirect taxation. Known for successfully managing complex GST litigation cases and fostering strong relationships with officials, leading to expedited resolutions and compliance excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chartered Accountant
Self Employed
Surat
08.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end handling of GST litigation and search-and-seizure cases for mid-to-large corporates.
- Successfully represented clients during department raids, coordinating real-time liaisoning with officers to ensure procedural fairness and optimal outcomes.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with department officials through professional engagement, facilitating faster resolutions and favorable interpretations.
- Handled MOOWR license applications and compliance under Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations, 2019; assisted clients in obtaining Section 58/65 permissions from Customs authorities, executed bonds, set up digital accounting systems, and ensured duty deferment on imported raw materials/capital goods without upfront BCD/IGST payment.
- Provided comprehensive advisory and end-to-end services for state subsidy schemes in Gujarat (including capital investment subsidies, SGST reimbursements, employment generation incentives, and MSME schemes); prepared applications, and compliance reports, securing approvals and disbursements for various clients.
- Managed comprehensive GST refund claims across key categories including exports (zero-rated supplies without/with payment of tax), inverted duty structure (IDS), accumulated unutilized ITC, supplies to SEZ units/developers, excess balance in electronic cash ledger, and excess tax paid erroneously; for manufacturing, export, and service-oriented clients
Chartered Accountant
J Somani and Co.
Surat
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Advised clients on tax planning strategies that minimize their tax liabilities while complying with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal use and external auditing purposes.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for various client accounts.
- Managed tax returns and advised clients on tax planning strategies.
- Mentored junior accountants on best practices and compliance procedures.
- Streamlined accounting processes to improve efficiency across client accounts.
Education
B.Com - Accounts And Taxation
Ambaba Commerce College
Surat, India04-2014
Skills
- Litigation management
- Client relationship management
- Accounting software
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Auditing expertise
- Indirect taxation
- Client relations
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Gujarati
Beginner
A1
Certification
Certificate Course on Concurrent Audit conducted by ICAI
Timeline
Chartered Accountant
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
Chartered Accountant
J Somani and Co.
05.2018 - 08.2023
B.Com - Accounts And Taxation
Ambaba Commerce College