Manikanta P
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced manager with 7 years of in-depth expertise in European indirect tax and VAT, having designed and implemented tax strategies, ensured compliance, and delivered functional tax solutions across diverse industries and countries within Europe. Skilled in navigating multi-jurisdictional VAT reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading process improvements to enhance tax accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory adherence
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - VAT
ERNST AND YOUNG LLP
Bangalore
12.2018 - Current
- Extensive experience in Indirect Tax and Accounting, spanning 7 years.
- Proficient in EU VAT and other GST
- processes as a VAT Controller, responsible for reviewing and signing off VAT returns for various EY clients.
- Experience working with various sectors covering Mobility, Pharma, Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, and Ecommerce.
- Leading the Transition for Indirect Tax and VAT Compliance for clients globally, This includes overseeing the processes of return review, filing, and compliance setup.
- Collaborating closely with the client to provide training and set up technology tools for seamless onboarding.
- Taking the lead on initiatives for process improvements and clean up of master data, while also supporting learning initiatives for the GDS VAT Team.
- Assisting clients with queries regarding local laws and ensuring compliance with local legislation.
- Expertise in working with SAP and Oracle ERP systems, and Tax Engines.
- Proficient in Excel and adept at automating processes using Alteryx and AI agents
- Successfully led an automation project for a major logistics client, resulting in significant annual savings of approximately 30,000 hours.
- Effectively transitioned compliance work for a technology-based client in the EU, which was one of the largest engagements and involved handling complex returns from the Global Delivery Services (GDS) team.
- Received the Exceptional Client Service award for three consecutive quarters, recognizing exceptional performance and dedication to client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor - commerce, Accounting and Tax Finance, Business Management and Regulations
Presidency college
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
- Indirect Tax Knowledge
- Compliance Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Data Analysis and Reconciliation
- Process Automation
- Data Presentation
- Project Management
- Client Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Global Experience
- Adaptability
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Power BI
- Alteryx
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Tax Engines
- One source
- GVRT
- VRT
- GVT
- Data Analysis Tools
- E-invoicing Systems
- Ai Agents
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure Sports
- Travel
- Music
- Bike rides
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Kannada, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Tamil, Professional Working Proficiency
- Telugu, Professional Working Proficiency
- Hindi, Professional Working Proficiency
Technical Skills
SAP, Oracle, Tax Engines, One source, GVRT, VRT, GVT, Power BI, Alteryx, Ai Agents
Languages
English
First Language
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Telugu
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Manager - VAT
ERNST AND YOUNG LLP
12.2018 - Current
Bachelor - commerce, Accounting and Tax Finance, Business Management and Regulations
Presidency college