NIPUN ARORA
Indirect Taxation Professional
Delhi
Summary
A Chartered Accountant with 8 years of experience in Indirect taxation i.e., GST, VAT and Service Tax having in-depth and up to date knowledge of GST regulations and hands-on experience of handling GST audits, assessments, departmental enquiries, compliance process and acumen to analyze GST implications on complex transactions involving high stakes and cross border implications. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Manager-Indirect Taxes
M/s Ernst and Young LLP (EY)
Gurugram
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Effectively handled 12 GST audit assignments and resolved issues with Government authorities
- Handled multiple GST assessment and show cause notices, resolved issues with Government authorities resulting in reduction of demand ranging from 85-100%
- Advised clients on GST implications on domestic as well as cross border transactions, transactions with external stakeholders and between holding companies and their subsidiaries
- Prepared and filed appeal before appellate forum in respect of tax positions disputed by Department and made appearance to defend position thereof.
- Handled litigation matters related to GST and VAT (for erstwhile regime), appeared before authorities and helped resolving matters with tax authorities
- Independently handled complete litigation reporting for multinational organization for GST, VAT and Service tax matters and reported it to upper management.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business
Taxation Manager-Indirect Taxes
M/s Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd. (Clear Tax)
New Delhi
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked as domain expert for business development teams to understand complex issues faced by clients and worked on solutions to address issues and accelerate sales, resulting in closing more than 150 deals
- Established relationships with CXOs, obtained understanding on GST issues and provided prompt solutions to automate compliance process
- Coached more than 50 team members on concepts related to GST, TDS, provided hands on training on compliance tool
- Enabled development teams to understand complex business scenarios of client and provide solutions for same
- Delivered more than 10 webinars on various issues in GST including, e-invoicing, digital transformation and issues in GST.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Senior Associate
M/s Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Delhi
New Delhi
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Gathered inputs and analyzed impact on businesses due to implementation of GST for 12 clients across industries and rendered advisory on business processes which were tax efficient and compliant with GST laws, ensuring zero tax loss
- Analyzed transactions involving huge stake and tax costs and structured those transactions to minimize tax exposure
- Advised management on tax consequences and opportunities, with emphasis on tax efficiency and compliance with legal requirements; steered efforts towards risk assessment and mitigation
- Developed working relationship with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise by addressing concerns, complaints and queries to meet their respective needs within minimum time frame.
Indirect Tax Consultant
M/s ARG & Co., Delhi
New Delhi
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted internal audit for indirect tax compliance for 2 entities to identify gap in compliance and provide mechanism for resolving issues.
- Identified challenges in upcoming GST legislation and assessed solutions to mitigate risk while transitioning from erstwhile regime to GST regime.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
S.R College of Law, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
Meerut 06.2017 - 01.2020
M.Com. -
School of Open Learning University of Delhi
New Delhi 06.2015 - 06.2017
Chartered Accountant - Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Delhi
New Delhi 07.2009 - 11.2015
B.Com. -
School of Open Learning University of Delhi
New Delhi 07.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Chartered Accountant (CA)undefined
Certification
Certificate course on Practical Insights on “How to handle GST Audit/ Assessments/ Adjudication/ Appeals/ Penalties’ (June’ 21)
Functional Area
Taxation Advisory, Compliance and Litigation
Timeline
Manager-Indirect Taxes
M/s Ernst and Young LLP (EY)
11.2022 - 01.2024
Taxation Manager-Indirect Taxes
M/s Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd. (Clear Tax)
12.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Law -
S.R College of Law, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
06.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Associate
M/s Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Delhi
08.2016 - 12.2019
Indirect Tax Consultant
M/s ARG & Co., Delhi
03.2016 - 08.2016
M.Com. -
School of Open Learning University of Delhi
06.2015 - 06.2017
B.Com. -
School of Open Learning University of Delhi
07.2010 - 06.2013
Chartered Accountant - Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Delhi
07.2009 - 11.2015
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