Vertex
LAVANYA VAITHIALINGAM
Tax Associate-2
Delhi
Summary
Big 4 tax professional with 3+ years of experience in US indirect tax, regulatory research, tax authority notice resolution, and stakeholder advisory. Skilled in translating technical tax requirements into practical recommendations, supporting revenue administration objectives, and delivering analytical insights through reporting and workflow tools. Bringing a strong foundation for tax policy consulting, international tax engagements and public-sector advisory.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Tax Associate
KPMG Global Services
01.2023 - Current
- Tax Advisory & Policy Support
- Prepare -150 US indirect tax returns monthly across client portfolios with strong compliance accuracy.
- Support tax controversy and revenue administration matters by resolving departmental notices, including direct interaction with tax authorities.
- Research department memoranda, client tax positions and regulatory requirements to improve reporting outcomes.
- Provide practical recommendations to strengthen reporting quality and reduce compliance risk.
- Client & Stakeholder Consulting
- Develop and deliver 7 monthly analytical dashboards for reporting insights.
- Support stakeholder discussions by analyzing client data and advising on improved tax reporting requirements.
- Independently manage complex client portfolio with competing deadlines and risk reviews.
- Process & Analytics
- Use Alteryx and Vertex for compliance workflows, data extraction and process optimization.
- Recognized by onshore stakeholders for stabilizing critical retail client with zero revisions.
- Selected Impact
- Tax authority engagement
- Regulatory interpretation support
- Client-facing advisory exposure
- Multi-project management in Big 4 environment
Accountant
Genuine Biosystem
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported accounting operations, reconciliations and financial documentation.
Education
M.Com - Finance
Amity University
Noida, India06-2022
B.Com - Hons
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Anantapur, India06-2018
Skills
Tax & Policy
Accomplishments
- Entrusted with ownership of a critical client portfolio in recognition of strong performance and commitment in indirect tax compliance.
- Ensured accurate tax reporting across correct jurisdictions, helping mitigate penalty and delinquency risks; recognized by both client and US stakeholders through rewards and appreciation.
- Received appreciation from US stakeholders for achieving zero revisions on returns prepared during the October 2025 cycle, with positive client recognition for quality and service.
Software
Alteryx
Certification
International Business and Finance
Interests
Community services
Learning and teaching music
Communication
Timeline
Tax Associate
KPMG Global Services
01.2023 - Current
Accountant
Genuine Biosystem
10.2022 - 01.2023
M.Com - Finance
Amity University
B.Com - Hons
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Carnatic Vocal, Music
Learnt music from 7 years to 17 years and trained to sing bhajans and performances