NAVODITA EKLAHARE
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Senior Tax Analyst with extensive experience at Avalara Technologies, excelling in tax compliance and process mapping. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing client communication. Expertise in VAT regulations and risk assessment, driving efficiency in international tax filings and compliance initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Analyst (Ops Liaison)
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinating with several internal teams on various filings (VAT returns and Annuals)
- Identifying the process gaps and setting up the process maps
- Helping team via handling the ticket desk
- Communicating with several external agents in relation to filing queries for several countries
- Attended a workshop in Brighton UK Office in June 2025 for one week.
Senior Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Handling EU and Non-EU countries catchups (retroactive filings)
- Mentoring Team and colleagues
- Quality review of team
- Streamlining the new registration process in New Zealand GST
Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
05.2022 - 03.2024
- EU VAT compliances (Indirect Tax)
- Drafting and filing VAT, ECSL/ ECL, Annual and OSS returns for European Countries like France, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Belgium etc.
- Drafting and filing VAT / GST returns of other non-European countries like New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, United Kingdom, UAE etc.
- Drafting of VAT/ Annual / OSS returns via iVAT Reporting tool (Inhouse VAT return preparation software of Organization).
- New Zealand GST registrations.
- Client communication.
- Drafting and filing of backdated returns / Catchups
- Mentoring colleagues / team members
Associate - Tax
T R Chadha and Co LLP
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Reviewing GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 workings prepared by junior team mates.
- Filing refund applications.
- GST Audits (GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C)
- Reply to SCN.
- Reply to various notices issued by GST department.
- Forming opinions.
- Reconciliations (Books vs Returns, 2A reconciliations)
Sr. Manager Compliance
Comprehensive Support Services Private Limited
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Monthly compliances related to indirect taxes (filing GSTR 3B and GSTR 1)
- Monthly compliance related to direct taxes (TDS payment & return workings)
- PT, PF and ESIC compliances.
- Company Secretarial compliance.
- Accounts finalization.
- Working on tax related queries raised by vendors.
- Assisting in Tax Audit and GST Audit.
Assistant Manager
KPPM & Associates
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Handling monthly GST related compliances.
- Reviewing GSTR 3B, GSTR 1, GSTR 9.
- GSTR 2A reconciliation.
- Reply to Notices issued by GST department.
- GST Refund proceedings.
- Handling other Indirect Tax related compliances.
- Handling Assessments related to MVAT, Service Tax & Central Excise.
- Resolving queries related to indirect taxes of clients.
- PT related compliances.
- Assisting GST Audits.
- Leading a team of 6-7 article associates.
- Tax Consultants
Associate
S M & Associates
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Working of monthly Service Tax and MVAT liability of various clients.
- Handling MVAT Audit under the MVAT Act, 2002.
- Filing ST-3 and MVAT Returns.
- Service tax and VAT Registration.
- Drafting replies to show cause notices.
- Drafting of appeals.
- Research and forming an opinion on various issues faced by clients.
- Attorneys
- Major clients handled: Accentiv (India) Private Limited, Edenred (India) Private Limited, Mastek Limited, Weizmann Forex Limited and Wallstreet Finance Limited.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
07.2015
T.Y. B.com. -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai03-2009
H.S.C. -
Birla College
Maharashtra03-2006
S.S.C. -
Holy Cross Convent School
Maharashtra03-2004
Skills
- Tax compliance
- VAT regulation
- Process mapping
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Indirect tax regulations
- Team mentoring
- Client communication
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Tax law interpretation
- Tax compliance expertise
- International tax experience
- Tax software proficiency
- Indirect tax management
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Novels
- Cooking
- Watching Movies and Web Series
- Travelling
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/18/89
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
Accomplishments
Star Performer Award in current organization - New Hire - Year 2022
Timeline
Senior Tax Analyst (Ops Liaison)
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
02.2025 - Current
Senior Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Analyst
Avalara Technologies Private Limited
05.2022 - 03.2024
Associate - Tax
T R Chadha and Co LLP
04.2020 - 01.2021
Sr. Manager Compliance
Comprehensive Support Services Private Limited
07.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
KPPM & Associates
04.2018 - 07.2019
Associate
S M & Associates
11.2015 - 11.2016
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
T.Y. B.com. -
University of Mumbai
H.S.C. -
Birla College
S.S.C. -
Holy Cross Convent School