Manitha S
Chennai
Summary
Extensive background in Taxation as Assistant Manager, including experience in End to End Tax Return Preparation. 9 years of experience in performing the entire gamut of US Taxation. Also experienced in preparation/ review of Foreign Transactional Forms, Depreciation calculation and E&P Calculations. Aspiring for a growth in Financial Stream, for diversified scope of learning the practicality in today’s realm. Hands on experience in 1065/ 1120/ 1120S.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Cohnreznick Professional Services Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
09.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Cohnreznick is holding the 12th rank in 2019 Top US Accountancy Firms. They have diversified their scope of services from Advisory, Assurance and Tax.
- In addition to my EY experience, I have indulged in the detailed preparation of Partnership and Corporation Returns including the Federal and the States.
- Further I have been gaining expertise in the preparation of Consolidated Tax return.
- Attended various training for the TCJA and Cares Act revisions in 2019 & 2020 per IRS Regulations.
- Also, I have been assisting my juniors and peers for any doubts arising during the preparation of tax returns.
- Cohnreznick is holding the 12th rank in 2019 Top US Accountancy Firms. They have diversified their scope of services from Advisory, Assurance and Tax.
- Tools used: CCH Tax Axcess, Caseware, FAS software, One Source, GoSystem, AWB and Specific Client related Excel worksheets.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project updates and address challenges.
- Led performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Advanced Tax Analyst
Ernst and Young, LLP
Chennai
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: EY is a global leader in Assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, provides global services to help retain the confidence of investors, manage their risk, strengthen their controls and achieve their potential.
- Recruited to fulfill a broad range of Tax Functions. Managing entire tax return preparation from the calculations of DPAD, E&P, Depreciation and all the other required information to complete the entire return for senior’s review.
- Have reviewed few returns of my continuity clients as an Acting Senior and provided review comments to my juniors.
- Actively been part of Research and Development team which focused on narrating client’s R&D projects into FAC’s (Facts, Analysis and Conclusions) for IRS approval for their R&D Deduction.
- Apart from R&D have been a part of Central and Real Estate Team both focusing on Corporate and Partnership Returns respectively.
- EY is a global leader in Assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, provides global services to help retain the confidence of investors, manage their risk, strengthen their controls and achieve their potential.
- Focus is on US Taxation. Have been part of Central Region, Real Estate and Research and Development.
- Experience in both the preparations of Corporate and Partnership Returns.
- Preparation of Federal, State and Local Tax Returns and worked on E-filing them to IRS after clearing all diagnostics.
- Experienced with FAS Software, for calculating Depreciation.
- Have been part of a R&D Core team preparing Facts, Analysis and Conclusions (FAC’s) for IRS to accept the R&D Credit.
- Have been part of Core team for preparation of Provision Returns for notable clients.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the daily process and team related MIS.
- To track individual performance of the team members and escalate any quality related issues to the immediate senior.
- Creating, collating, updating and utilizing spreadsheets to analyze and trend data.
- During deadlines have allocated work to my co-staffs and ensured completion of the same.
- Training juniors and new joinees about the return preparation and the rules and regulations followed by IRS.
- Worked collaboratively with Taxation Line Seniors for additional information to meet the busy season deadlines much smoothly.
- Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to meet the deadlines and to file the returns on or before due dates.
- Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within the team.
Education
Masters in Corporate Secretaryship -
Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous)
ChennaiBachelors in Corporate Secretaryship -
S.S.S Jain College for Women(Madras University)
Chennai2nd PUC -
Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous)
BangaloreSSLC -
Reddy Jana Sangha High School (State Board)
BangaloreSkills
- MS Office - Word/ Excel/ PPT
- CCH Axcess
- Outlook
- Checkpoint
- Fixed Assets CS Software
- Consolidated tax returns
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
Profile Snapshot
Extensive background in Taxation as Assistant Manager including experience in End to End Tax Return Preparation/ review.
Official Awards
- Spot Awards - awarded twice in EY for excellence in projects/ also received Pyramid Award in CR
- Received various Appreciation Mails from US Teams for quality return delivery.
Practical Knowledge
- Indian Direct Taxes
- Indirect Taxes
- Marketing & Sales
- Consolidated Financial Statements
Internship
- Allsec Technologies Pvt. Ltd., 30 days, Corporate Secretarial Department, Extended support towards auditing process., Knowledge gained on shares, dividend issue, share certificates., Submitted detailed financial reports as part of graduation project., Attended AGM as part of project curriculum.
- TI Cycles of India, 45 days, HR Department, Analysed performance appraisal of the company., Gained practical knowledge as HR intern recruiter., Analysed reasons for employees quitting the company., Submitted detailed report for Rewards and Recognition.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Listening to Music, Travelling, Reading and Writing
- Date of Birth: 06/15/94
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Kannada
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Cohnreznick Professional Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - Current
Advanced Tax Analyst
Ernst and Young, LLP
05.2016 - 03.2018
Masters in Corporate Secretaryship -
Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous)
Bachelors in Corporate Secretaryship -
S.S.S Jain College for Women(Madras University)
2nd PUC -
Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous)
SSLC -
Reddy Jana Sangha High School (State Board)