SAP ECC
Kiran Samleti
Senior Tax Professional
Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented tax professional with 15 years of experience in spearheading tax compliance, International Tax providing strategic tax planning. Highly skilled Law graduate with vast experience in both Direct and Indirect, International Taxation. Specialized in tax planning, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, and VAT/GST regulations. Seeking a challenging role to contribute strategic tax advisory services, enhance compliance, and optimize tax structures for multinational corporations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Finance Controller
A.P. MOLLER MAERSK
09.2019 - Current
- Spearheading tax management for a global portfolio of entities, handling VAT, GST, Sales and Use Tax (SUT) across multiple regions, including India, the US, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of indirect tax returns (VAT, EUSL, and Intrastat) across EMEA, APAC, U.S region, encompassing approximately in multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory tax requirements, preparing and filing returns, EC Sales, tax refunds, and resolving department audits.
- Overseeing the computation, documentation, and analysis of transfer pricing to ensure compliance with global tax laws.
- Ensure compliances under US Tax laws (Form 1120 & 1120s) and ASC 740.
- Ensured accuracy in monthly tax accounting process and reviewed VAT-GST related balance sheet reconciliations.
- Responsible to manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, coordinating responses and resolutions to mitigate risks and minimize potential liabilities.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to align tax strategies with business goals.
- Building relationships with external tax advisors and authorities to resolve tax-related issues efficiently.
- Introducing automation to enhance tax process efficiency and ensure data integrity.
- Provided comprehensive VAT and finance process training to new hires and existing team members, fostering skill development and proficiency across the organization.
- Analyzed filed tax returns against financial records to identify potential risks, leading to proactive mitigation of tax exposures.
- Ensured the accuracy of tax records by maintaining compliance with Maersk GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations for both direct and indirect tax transactions.
- Controlled the end-to-end tax submission process, including reviewing returns, corrections in SAP, and updating systems to reflect accurate tax liabilities.
TAX CONSULTANT
FREELANCER
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for clients GST Returns compliances i.e GSTR-1, 3B, 2A-2B, GSTR 9-9C etc.
- Liaison with GST Authorities, VAT / Sales Tax Authorities, excise and service tax authorities.
Assistant Manager
GRANT THORNTON INDIA LLP
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for client's Indirect tax compliances such as VAT, CST, Central Excise, Service Tax etc.
- Implemented Goods and Service tax for several clients ensuring their existing Input credits to pass on to GST credit ledgers.
- Have successfully completed Indirect Tax Audits-Assessments, VAT Audits, Service Tax, Central Excise (CERA) Audits with minimal liability.
- Have successfully obtained SVB Assessments Orders under the Customs Act for the clients with minimal customs duty.
- Responsible for advising clients in KSA-UAE VAT implementation.
- Responsible to guide and motivate team members.
Deputy Manager
TRENT HYPER MARKET PVT LTD
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible for service tax compliances fulfilled, TDS, Income tax compliance, CENVAT availment, utilization, and distribution of inputs & services.
- Responsible for handling multi-state VAT, CST, Service Tax, Excise, Works contracts, Entry Tax Assessments, Audits, and Appeals.
- Have successfully completed DGCEI assessments and Sales Tax Investigation cases with minimum exposure.
Deputy Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsible for service tax compliances fulfilled, TDS, Income tax compliance, CENVAT availment, utilization, and distribution of inputs & services.
- Responsible for handling PAN INDIA VAT, CST, Service Tax, Excise, Works contracts, Entry Tax Assessments, Audits, and Appeals.
Deputy Manager
UB ENGINEERING LTD
04.2009 - 08.2012
- Responsible for PAN INDIA service tax compliances fulfilled, CENVAT availment, utilization, and distribution of inputs & services.
- Responsible for handling PAN INDIA VAT, CST, Service Tax, Excise, Works contracts, Entry Tax Assessments, Audits, and Appeals.
- Have successfully completed DGCEI assessments and Sales Tax Investigation cases with minimum exposure.
Education
B.Com - Accounting
Shivaji University
01.2000 - 01.2003
LL.B - Taxation
Shivaji University
04.2003 - 01.2006
ICWA (inter) - undefined
Institute of cost and works accounts
Skills
Tax Compliance & Accounting
Accomplishments
Awarded ‘Champ of the Month' for saving USD 2Mn in VAT return filing under Philippines VAT
Successfully implemented EPCG scheme in UB Engineering Ltd & minimized customs duty
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
Software
SAP S4 Hana
Tally
MS Office suite
Timeline
Associate Finance Controller
A.P. MOLLER MAERSK
09.2019 - Current
TAX CONSULTANT
FREELANCER
01.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager
GRANT THORNTON INDIA LLP
11.2016 - 11.2017
Deputy Manager
TRENT HYPER MARKET PVT LTD
02.2015 - 10.2016
Deputy Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra
11.2012 - 08.2014
Deputy Manager
UB ENGINEERING LTD
04.2009 - 08.2012
LL.B - Taxation
Shivaji University
04.2003 - 01.2006
B.Com - Accounting
Shivaji University
01.2000 - 01.2003
ICWA (inter) - undefined
Institute of cost and works accounts