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Mekala Nagaraj

Associate Manager
Chennai,TN

Summary

Results-oriented multi-skilled professional with over 19 years of diverse experience in Accounts Payable, Direct & Indirect Taxes, Tax and GST Audit. Expertise in filing TDS & GST returns, managing credit efficacy, and controlling outward liability. Proven track record in making TDS payments, filing TDS returns, and maintaining accurate records in Traces Dashboard. Proficient in SAP with knowledge of FICO, including bill processing, TDS dump download, TDS challan payment, and Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW), YRFGST08 for GST, YM301 for Outward, YCF165 & 170 for TDS receivables data upload in SAP.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Associate Manager - Taxation

ITC Limited
11.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: Matches & Agarbatti Division
  • Processed Finished Goods and Transporter bills in SAP through MIRO.
  • Direct Tax - TDS payments on time without any delay or discrepancy.
  • Indirect Tax - Prepare data for GSTR1, GSTR3B and GSTR9C. Streamlined the process for both inward & outward.
  • Tax Audit - Audit Schedules prepared on time including Clause 44.
  • Section 16(2)(aa) - follow up with the vendor for filing or amend the data as required.
  • Successful completion of GST annual returns from FY 2017-18 to 2023-24 on time before the due date.
  • Ensured 100% accuracy in the GST data.
  • Ensured 100% accuracy in the TDS data without any short deductions for regular and concession vendors under section 197.
  • Completed the Tax Audit schedules from FY 2019-20 to 2023-24 without any audit points.
  • Successful completion of Assessment order demands to 10%.
  • Maintained the data result in time saving which improved quality of work.
  • Sales tax return filed for WIMCO Limited for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
  • Handled the Sales tax Assessment order for Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu.
  • All India level statutory payments made in WIMCO Limited.

Accounts Executive

Mediscan
11.2007 - 05.2009
  • Processed bills in Tally, Salary for Professionals (Doctors) and Staffs.
  • Maintain the Staff's record.
  • TDS payments made on time.

Receptionist

Lakshmi Maternity Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2007
  • Maintained day to day cash accounts, prepared report for Lab and Scan Centre.
  • Handled NARCHI Conference from Delegate registration to the end.
  • Handled ISOPARB conference for Travelling and Accommodation of all the Doctors & VIP's.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Annamalai University

MBA - Financial Services Management

Anna University
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

TDS compliance expertise

Certification

GST certification in Institute of Cost & Work Accountants of India.

Scholastics

Bachelor of Business Administration from Annamalai University.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/29/78
  • Marital Status: Married

Occupational Experience

  • Associate Manager - Taxation, ITC Limited, Matches & Agarbatti Division, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 11/01/12, Present, Finance Taxation Executive, Processed Finished Goods and Transporter bills in SAP through MIRO., Direct Tax - TDS payments on time without any delay or discrepancy., Indirect Tax - Prepare data for GSTR1, GSTR3B and GSTR9C. Streamlined the process for both inward & outward., Tax Audit - Audit Schedules prepared on time., Section 16(2)(aa) - follow up with the vendor for filing or amend the data as required., Sales tax return filed for WIMCO Limited for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka., Handled the Sales tax Assessment order for Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu., All India level statutory payments made in WIMCO Limited., Successful completion of GST annual returns from FY 2017-18 to 2023-24 on time before the due date., Ensured 100% accuracy in the GST data., Ensured 100% accuracy in the TDS data without any short deductions for regular and concession vendors under section 197., Completed the Tax Audit schedules from FY 2019-20 to 2022-23 without any audit points., Successful completion of Assessment order demands to 10%., Maintained the data result in time saving which improved quality of work., Consecutively three times got the 'AIM' performance award - 2 times as individual and one time as a team.
  • Accounts Executive, Mediscan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 11/01/07, 05/31/09, Processed bills in Tally, Salary for Professionals (Doctors) and Staffs., Maintain the Staff's record., TDS payments made on time.
  • Receptionist, Lakshmi Maternity Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 04/01/04, 11/30/07, Maintained day to day cash accounts, prepared report for Lab and Scan Centre., Handled NARCHI Conference from Delegate registration to the end., Handled ISOPARB conference for Travelling and Accommodation of all the Doctors & VIP's.

Timeline

Associate Manager - Taxation

ITC Limited
11.2012 - Current

Accounts Executive

Mediscan
11.2007 - 05.2009

Receptionist

Lakshmi Maternity Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2007

MBA - Financial Services Management

Anna University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Annamalai University
Mekala NagarajAssociate Manager