Krishnan Ramamurthy
Chennai
Summary
Indirect tax professional with over 8 years of comprehensive experience in handling Indirect tax advisory, implementation and compliance across two jurisdictions (India & Bahrain). Demonstrated expertise in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) VAT laws including assisting business in VAT impact analysis, ERP implementation and handholding VAT Compliances. Ability to lead team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to streamline process and achieve operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager-Indirect Taxes
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
07.2017 - Current
- Advised clients in various industries including Oil and Gas, manufacturing, Crypto, Information technology on indirect tax matters.
- Conducted periodic Indirect Tax review for clients across various sectors to identify possible opportunities, potential exposures and ensuring proper compliances under various indirect tax laws.
- Handled Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compliances for leading players in industries such as Oil and Gas, manufacturing, and Information technology.
- Conducted GST impact assessment and post impact assessment for clients in Information technology and automobile Industry.
- Assisted clients in obtaining GST Refund on Export of Goods and Services without Payment of Tax.
- Managed GST and Customs audit conducted by tax authorities and concluded them in favor of clients.
- Assisted clients in preparation of appeals to be submitted before appellate authorities in matters relating to GST and Customs.
- Assisted clients in representation before tax authorities in matters relating to GST and Customs.
- Strategized applications for a pharmaceutical group to obtain sanction of incentive up to $ 2M per year under a Central Government Scheme.
- Assisted clients in obtaining licenses under FTP such as advance authorization and ensuring adherence to compliance and conditions appended to the license.
Consultant-Tax Advisory (Secondment)
Grant Thornton Abdullaal WLL
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed VAT impact assessment for clients in sectors such as construction, education, FMCG, real estate, retail trade, air travel etc.
- Performed detailed analysis of client ‘s revenue model and purchase transactions and advised on the VAT implications at a transactional level.
- Established standard operating procedures for various clients to have smooth transition to VAT.
- Handholding of the clients to VAT Law and its implications to their business by providing training to their employees.
- Advised clients on various issues faced by them in relation to VAT on their regular business operations.
- Understanding of client's existing business contracts and advising on changes that needs to be made on such contracts for better tax optimization.
- Managed VAT Compliances for almost 100 clients.
- Assisted clients in obtaining refunds of Input Tax Credit on Zero Rated Supplies.
- Assisted Gold jewelers association in successful representation before NBR on obtaining an industry wide clarification.
Junior Executive Indirect Taxes
Regen Powertech Private Limited
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Actively involved in obtaining GST registrations across India.
- Handled VAT and CST compliances independently for all 4 southern states.
- Handled VAT & CST Assessments and co-ordination with the tax departments to ensure timely completion of the assessments.
- Preparation of appeals and supporting documents required to be submitted for Indirect tax litigations pending at various levels.
- Analyzed the GST impact on cost of Raw materials procured by the company.
- Prepared periodic reconciliation of Tax payments between books and the VAT/ Service tax returns filed by the company.
- Good working knowledge in SAP.
Education
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University- Loyola College
Chennai06.2017
B.Com - Finance
RKM Vivekananda College
Chennai06.2013
Skills
- GCC VAT Implementation
- GCC VAT Advisory and Compliance
- GST Litigation
- GST Compliance
- Customs Litigations
- STPI Compliances
- SEZ Procedures
- Foreign Trade Policy
- Central and State Government Incentives
Additional Information
Gender: Male
DOB : 04-02-1993
Marital Status: Married
Location: Chennai
Willingness to relocate : Yes
Languages: English, Tamil
Timeline
Consultant-Tax Advisory (Secondment)
Grant Thornton Abdullaal WLL
05.2018 - 11.2019
Assistant Manager-Indirect Taxes
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
07.2017 - Current
Junior Executive Indirect Taxes
Regen Powertech Private Limited
04.2015 - 07.2017
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University- Loyola College
B.Com - Finance
RKM Vivekananda College
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