Kiran Samleti
Pune,UP
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished senior indirect tax professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in goods and services tax (GST), service tax, excise, VAT, and other indirect tax regulations. Proven expertise in managing tax compliance, tax planning, advisory services, and handling complex tax audits. Adept at streamlining tax processes, minimizing tax liabilities, and ensuring compliance with Indian indirect tax laws. Strong leadership skills with a focus on guiding teams, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and liaising with tax authorities for efficient dispute resolution. Seeking a challenging leadership role to drive strategic tax initiatives and optimize compliance for a large organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Finance Controller
Maersk Global Services Ltd
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for Indirect Tax Compliance, Reporting, analysis & tax accounting of several countries in the regions of Asia Pacific, Africa, & WCA.
- Responsible for Philippines VAT Return, FBT Return computation & filing & Audit compliances.
- Responsible for Singapore GST Return computation & filing & relevant compliances.
- Responsible for Direct Tax working for Asia Pacific region and Denmark such as Freight tax, Corporate Income tax working and Tonnage Tax workings.
- Reviewing and ensuring correct and timely filling of India GST returns (GSTR-1/3B/9/9C) of all the registrations.
- Keep abreast with the latest development of Custom/GST law and spread awareness with respect to new legislative taxation changes impacting business.
- Monitor Ledger Scrutiny at month end for all the GST, TDS, Tax Ledger balances.
- Monitor Reconciliation GST TDS , IT TDS, GSTR 2B as per books Vs Tax Portal ; Handle queries raised by internal team, vendors for any other tax related mismatches, matters.
- Handle queries raised by internal team, vendors for any other tax related mismatches, matters.
- Liaison with GST Authorities, VAT / Sales Tax Authorities, excise and service tax authorities.
- Preparation, filing and processing of GST refunds, Service Tax Refunds, VAT Refunds etc
- Handling the appellate matters, including drafting of replies to Show Cause Notices, drafting of appeals, attending personal hearings, representing the company before the quasi-judicial authorities.
- Responsible to perform, plan GST Audits, VAT Audits for various clients. Ensured correct account treatment in the Financials for tax implications, ensured proper reconciliations between Tax returns and books of accounts.
Tax Consultant
Self Employed
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Preparation of returns and ensuring correct and timely filling of GST returns (GSTR-1/3B/9/9C) of all the registrations.
- Verification of GL balances with Portal.
- Keep abreast with the latest development of Custom/GST law and spread awareness with respect to new legislative taxation changes impacting business.
- Monitor Ledger Scrutiny at month end for all the GST, TDS, Tax Ledger balances.
- Monitor Reconciliation GST TDS , IT TDS, GSTR 2B as per books Vs Tax Portal
- Handle queries raised by internal team, vendors for any other tax related mismatches, matters.
- Liaison with GST Authorities, VAT / Sales Tax Authorities, excise and service tax authorities
Assistant Manager -Indirect Tax
Grant Thornton India LLP
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Liaison with GST Authorities, VAT / Sales Tax Authorities, excise and service tax authorities.
- Preparation, filing and processing of GST refunds, Service Tax Refunds, VAT Refunds etc.
- Handling the appellate matters of Clients, including drafting of replies to Show Cause Notices, drafting of appeals, attending personal hearings, representing the client before the quasi-judicial authorities.
- Responsible to perform, plan GST Audits, VAT Audits for various clients.
- Ensure correct account treatment in the Financials for tax implications, ensured proper reconciliations between Tax returns and books of accounts.
- GST Impact analysis, tax restructuring, tax advisory, and consulting pertaining to Indirect taxes & Customs, DGFT matters.
- Ensure service tax compliances fulfilled, CENVAT availment, utilization, and distribution of inputs & services.
- Independently handled multi-state VAT, CST, Works contracts, Entry Tax Assessments, Audits, and Appeals.
- Liaisoning with Tax authorities and external Legal Counselors.
- Having experience of working of data/ details required for hearing of Sales Tax Appeals in High Court/ Tribunal.
- Have worked on Sales Tax Investigation cases (Enforcement) & DGCEI queries, SVB Assessments & DGFT matters
Deputy Manger-Indirect Tax
Trent Hypermarket Pvt. Ltd
02.2015 - 10.2016
Deputy Manger-Finance
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
11.2012 - 08.2014
Deputy Manger-Indirect Tax
UB Engineering Ltd
04.2009 - 07.2012
Education
LL.B (Taxation) -
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
01.2006
B.Com (Accounts & Banking) - undefined
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
01.2003
Skills
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compliance
Customs & Excise Duty Management
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Optimization
Tax Planning & Advisory
Tax Audits & Dispute Resolution
Handling Litigation & Appeals
Indirect Tax Process Automation
Liaison with Government Authorities
SAP ECC, SAP S4, Tally, SAP BW and GST Software
Team Leadership & Development
Accomplishments
- Effectively implemented Goods & Service Tax for various clients in Grant Thornton India LLP.
- Played vital role in getting VAT Refund of INR 18 Cr. in Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
- Played leading role in getting VAT Refund of INR 37 Cr. in Trent Hypermarket Private Limited.
- Awarded by Management of Trent Hypermarket Pvt. Ltd for Successfully completion of several Service Tax, Central Excise Audits and VAT-CST Assessments in several States at rapid speed.
- Successfully implemented EPCG scheme in UB Engineering Ltd & minimized customs duty.
- Imparted domain training to the team members with comprehensive knowledge in GST, Central Excise.
- Successfully completed very critical Assessments (under Works Contracts) in Andhra Pradesh with less tax liability. Has successfully completed VAT +CST assessments before LTU Authority with minimum tax demand in Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
- Awarded for removing process hurdles in GST workings with respect to PoS, GST payments etc. .
- Awarded ‘Champ of the Month’ for saving USD 0.5 Mn in VAT return filing for Philippines VAT.
- Played vital role in recording business outcome in Tax working of Guinee.
Classification
Internal
Industryexperience
- Management consulting
- EPC/Turnkey Contracts
- Automotive-Manufacture
- Textiles
- Information Technology
- Retail
- Agricultural-Chemical Industry
- Supply Chain-Logistics
Keyprofessionalachievements
- Effectively implemented Goods & Service Tax for various clients in Grant Thornton India LLP.
- Played vital role in getting VAT Refund of INR 18 Cr. in Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
- Played leading role in getting VAT Refund of INR 37 Cr. in Trent Hypermarket Private Limited.
- Awarded by Management of Trent Hypermarket Pvt. Ltd for Successfully completion of several Service Tax, Central Excise Audits and VAT-CST Assessments in several States at rapid speed.
- Successfully implemented EPCG scheme in UB Engineering Ltd & minimized customs duty.
- Imparted domain training to the team members with comprehensive knowledge in GST, Central Excise.
- Successfully completed very critical Assessments (under Works Contracts) in Andhra Pradesh with less tax liability.
- Has successfully completed VAT +CST assessments before LTU Authority with minimum tax demand in Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
- Awarded for removing process hurdles in GST workings with respect to PoS, GST payments etc.
- Awarded 'Champ of the Month' for saving USD 0.5 Mn in VAT return filing for Philippines VAT.
- Played vital role in recording business outcome in Tax working of Guinee.
Keyfunctionalaccountabilitieshandledthroughcareer
Responsible for the highest level of quality in the Company's tax reporting and compliance processes with a focus on reporting accuracy, Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness., Actively participate in the month end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar., Assisting with month, quarter, and year-end tax reporting, including data collection, workpaper roll-forward/preparation and tax account reconciliations., Preparation of tax compliance workpapers with emphasis on timely and accurate reporting of various tax obligations, Perform assigned reconciliations of general ledger/AP/AR/Bank accounts on a monthly/quarterly/semi-annual basis. This includes identifying reconciling items along with the research and clearing of such items in a timely manner based on appropriate supporting documentation., Share knowledge within the team and provide support to other team members., Reviewing and ensuring correct and timely filling of GST returns (GSTR-1/3B/9/9C) of all the registrations., Verification of GL balances with Portal., Keep abreast with the latest development of Custom/GST law and spread awareness with respect to new legislative taxation changes impacting business., Monitor Ledger Scrutiny at month end for all the GST, TDS, Tax Ledger balances., Monitor Reconciliation GST TDS , IT TDS, GSTR 2B as per books Vs Tax Portal, Handle queries raised by internal team, vendors for any other tax related mismatches, matters., Liaison with GST Authorities, VAT / Sales Tax Authorities, excise and service tax authorities., Preparation, filing and processing of GST refunds, Service Tax Refunds, VAT Refunds etc., Handling the appellate matters of Clients, including drafting of replies to Show Cause Notices, drafting of appeals, attending personal hearings, representing the client before the quasi-judicial authorities., Responsible to perform, plan GST Audits, VAT Audits for various clients., Ensured correct account treatment in the Financials for tax implications, ensured proper reconciliations between Tax returns and books of accounts., GST Impact analysis, tax restructuring, tax advisory, and consulting pertaining to Indirect taxes & Customs, DGFT matters., Ensure service tax requirements, CENVAT availment, utilization, and distribution of inputs & services., Ensuring clients are provided with up-to-date information on indirect tax developments, updates, Participation in client acquisition related activities including drafting proposals / responding to RFPs & presentations to clients., Participate in planning, developing, and implementing GST strategies to optimize tax incidence., Responsible to render business advisory services to clients under erstwhile Indirect Tax & GST Laws, Navigate assignments including quality reviews of deliverables, client interfacing and presenting findings to management and at ACMs / BOD meeting., Advised corporate clients in minimization of tax while quoting for various tenders, prepared SOP's., Has taken initiative to configure IT infrastructure/software to minimize software technical errors., Independently handled multi-state VAT, CST, Works contracts, Entry Tax Assessments, Audits, and Appeals., Responsible for managing client's files, including but not limited to, completing intake forms, keeping clients updated and preparing documentation require by the Tax department while attempting to resolve the client's issues, Liaisoning with Tax authorities and external Legal Counselors., Having experience of working of data/ details required for hearing of Sales Tax Appeals in High Court/ Tribunal., Has worked on Sales Tax Investigation cases (Enforcement) & DGCEI queries, SVB Assessments & DGFT matters
Organizationalscan
- Maersk Global Services Ltd, Associate Finance Controller, 09/2019, Present
- Self Employed, Tax Consultant, 12/2017, 08/2019
- Grant Thornton India LLP, Assistant Manager -Indirect Tax, 11/2016, 11/2017
- Trent Hypermarket Pvt. Ltd, Deputy Manger-Indirect Tax, 02/2015, 10/2016
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Deputy Manger-Finance, 11/2012, 08/2014
- UB Engineering Ltd, Deputy Manger-Indirect Tax, 04/2009, 07/2012
Namesignature
Kiran Samleti
Personal Information
- Age: 42 years
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above written are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Certification
- Diploma in Cyber Laws
- Government of India Diploma in Goods & Service Tax
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
Advance Microsoft Excel
MS office
SAP
Tally
Timeline
Associate Finance Controller
Maersk Global Services Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Tax Consultant
Self Employed
12.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager -Indirect Tax
Grant Thornton India LLP
11.2016 - 11.2017
Deputy Manger-Indirect Tax
Trent Hypermarket Pvt. Ltd
02.2015 - 10.2016
Deputy Manger-Finance
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
11.2012 - 08.2014
Deputy Manger-Indirect Tax
UB Engineering Ltd
04.2009 - 07.2012
LL.B (Taxation) -
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
B.Com (Accounts & Banking) - undefined
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
- Diploma in Cyber Laws
- Government of India Diploma in Goods & Service Tax
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