MANJUNATHA G V
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Consultant specializing in tax and regulatory compliance optimization, with a strong ability to analyse complex data, solve operational challenges, and design efficient processes. Adept at enhancing GST audit preparedness, mitigating compliance risks, and supporting high-impact client engagements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
Bengaluru
11.2021 - Current
- Independently handled compliance, annual returns, refunds, and advisory work under GST for multiple clients, including leading ServiceNow, Microsoft and other IT/ITES companies with a turnover of more than 10,000 crores. Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and optimizing tax efficiency.
- Preparation of responses in relation to various indirect tax litigations, representing clients before authorities, and assisting in the successful closure of assessments.
- Integral team member of various indirect tax due diligence assignments, having handled more than 10 IDT diligence assignments.
- Provided comprehensive opinions/advisory deliverables on tax issues under Indirect tax.
- Worked with tax technology and IT teams to identify automated solutions to the compliance process, and support implementation.
- Provided actionable insights and tailored recommendations, resulting in improve audit preparedness and reduced risk of non- compliance.
- Created new processes and SOP's for understanding the requirement, involving tech solutions for automating manual processes.
Finance and Corporate Taxation Specialist
NKG India Coffee Private Limited
Bengaluru
05.2012 - 10.2021
- Managed end-to-end GST compliance, including return preparation, filing, tax computation, and impact analysis of law amendments.
- Led GST/VAT assessments, audits, appeals, and refund proceedings, representing the company before authorities.
- Ensured 100% compliance by coordinating with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, Finance) for accurate tax reporting.
- Handled statutory notices from GST, VAT, and Labour departments and ensured timely closure of compliance issues.
- Supported internal and statutory audits related to indirect taxes, strengthening documentation and audit readiness.
- Oversaw direct tax compliances, including advance tax computation, finalization of accounts, and regulatory reporting.
- Managed financial statements, quarterly/annual closings, MIS, budgeting, fund flow, and variance analysis.
- Coordinated with statutory and internal auditors for tax audit, financial audit, and cost audit finalization.
- Ensured adherence to GAAP and statutory requirements, strengthening internal controls over financial reporting.
- Conducted periodic review of books to ensure statutory and tax compliance, working closely with the CFO and finance teams.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Christ University
01.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
St. Joseph’s Evening College
01.2011
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the ‘Kudos' award from EY for handling stringent deadlines and showcasing exemplary work.
- Awarded the EY Exceptional for being entrepreneurial, having the courage to lead, and creating a lasting impact.
Personal Information
Title: Senior Consultant
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork mindset
- Consulting
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
11.2021 - Current
Finance and Corporate Taxation Specialist
NKG India Coffee Private Limited
05.2012 - 10.2021
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Christ University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
St. Joseph’s Evening College