KULSUM ZAHRA
Mumbai
Summary
Tax Senior and tax professional with 7 years of extensive corporate taxation experience. Proficiency in use of computers and accounting and tax software programs. Excellent analytical and time management skills, strong numeracy skills and keen attention to detail to drive results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Senior (UK Corporate Taxation)
EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
2020.05 - Current
- Providing tax expertise and review of UK Corporation Tax returns including tax planning, tax compliance ensure statutory and direct tax compliance
- Experience with tax returns in the Insurance and Oil and Gas Sector tax compliance
- Interacting with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise and reviewing complex corporate tax returns
- Assist the project managers with the coordination of the delivery of accounting and tax services to an international client portfolio
- Preparation of tax accounting FRS102, IFRS
- Advising clients and internal stakeholders on the latest tax technical issues
- Supervising, coaching and providing regular feedback to subordinates within the team while keeping more senior stakeholders updated on progress
- Educating and training clients on the EY information collecting tool.
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
- Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies or errors that could lead to potential underpayment or overpayment of taxes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing regulations through continuous professional development activities such as attending seminars or webinars.
- Prepared complex tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing audit risks.
- Streamlined the tax filing process for increased efficiency and accuracy, resulting in timely submissions and minimized penalties.
- Implemented automated systems for improved data management and reporting accuracy in the corporate tax department.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, successfully addressing their unique tax needs while maintaining strong relationships.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on complex tax matters and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Researched and provided summary memos on technical tax issues at request of partners and clients.
Senior Consultant (UK Corporate Taxation)
KPMG Global Services Private Limited
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Provided tax expertise to ensure statutory and direct tax compliance for corporations in United Kingdom
- Ensured precise completion of tax returns for different sectors conforming to standard protocols
- Utilized Alphatax tax tool for preparation of draft tax returns.
- Reviewed draft tax returns prepared by associates
- Assist project managers with coordination of delivery of tax services to an international client portfolio
- Prepared tax accounting documentation in compliance with FRS102 and IFRS standards.
- Identification and documentation of issues and preparation of client queries.
Tax Consultant I (UK Taxation)
Deloitte Tax Services India Private Limited
2016.10 - 2019.01
- Providing tax expertise to corporations in United Kingdom to ensure statutory and direct tax compliance
- Accurate preparation of UK Corporation Tax returns across a range of industries using the standard procedures
- Using OneSource tax tool to prepare the draft tax returns
- Assist the project managers with the coordination of the delivery of accounting and tax services to an international client portfolio
- Handled a wide range of clients, including major accounts for Deloitte.
- Assisting the new hires and running them through the tax compliance process
- Enhanced companies' understanding of international tax systems and their impact on operations
- Performed issue identification, documentation, and preparation of client queries
- Contributed to achieving required work volumes through teamwork
- Other UK Corporation Tax compliance-related processing activities as required
- Worked a part of Deloitte Tax Innovation Team
- Working as a Part of Reporting Funds Team to help investors assess their income from such funds and tax payable to HMRC.
Dispute Analyst
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
2014.04 - 2016.09
- Handling and resolving disputes of Clients associated with American Express
- Handling clients dispute through Citrix, a mainframe system that gives information with respect to billing inquiries, transactions done on credit card, historical records and personal details
- Resolving Discrepancies/Queries of clients (Card Member and Merchant) to their utmost satisfaction
- In-depth study of various merchants operating within and outside United States and taking decisions based on support received from them.
Consulting Operations Analyst
AON Hewitt
2013.05 - 2014.04
- Compensation Benchmarking for the Client Companies
- Receiving the Client's compensation data
- Generating reports in the form of Core sheets and Cuts providing the comparative analysis of the client data with that of the market data
- Percentile positioning of the client company with respect to the market.
Education
PGDM(Finance) -
Techno Institute of Management Sciences
Lucknow07.2013
B Com. -
University of Lucknow
Lucknow01.2011
Class XII (Commerce), CBSE -
St. Anthony' College
Barabanki01.2008
Class X, ICSE -
Anand Bhawan High School
Barabanki01.2006
Skills
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Direct Tax Compliance Expertise
- Tax Law Interpretation
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated herein above are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Tax Senior (UK Corporate Taxation)
EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
2020.05 - Current
Senior Consultant (UK Corporate Taxation)
KPMG Global Services Private Limited
2019.01 - 2020.01
Tax Consultant I (UK Taxation)
Deloitte Tax Services India Private Limited
2016.10 - 2019.01
Dispute Analyst
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
2014.04 - 2016.09
Consulting Operations Analyst
AON Hewitt
2013.05 - 2014.04
PGDM(Finance) -
Techno Institute of Management Sciences
B Com. -
University of Lucknow
Class XII (Commerce), CBSE -
St. Anthony' College
Class X, ICSE -
Anand Bhawan High School
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