OLINDA SHARON CRASTA
INDIRECT TAX ANALYST
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Tax Analyst with 10+ years in tax compliance, financial analysis, and reporting across diverse industries. Skilled in VAT, indirect tax, audits, and international tax regulations. Strong background in U.K., EU, U.S., and Canada tax compliance, with a focus on process optimization and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Analyst
Novo Nordisk GBS India
01.2023 - Current
- Review VAT invoices and Prepare VAT returns for Denmark, Portugal, and Norway.
- Conduct EU VAT research and design VAT code flowcharts as a guide for A/P team to use the appropriate VAT codes.
- Manage tax calendars ensuring timely tax returns and payments.
- Support U.S. tax compliance for Novo Nordisk Inc., including: Meals and Entertainment workpapers, Lobbying workpapers, State Apportionment workpapers, Depreciation workpapers and Book to Tax workpapers, Federal E&P (Earnings and Profits) reporting.
- Handle Corporate Tax Analysis for the U.K.
- Manage Tax Audit Management System for global affiliates.
- Lead Matrix reporting for financial statement submissions.
Senior Indirect Tax Analyst
Dotdash Meredith
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Filed U.S. State Sales and Use Tax, Gross Receipt Tax, and Business Licenses.
- Processed Personal Property Tax returns across jurisdictions.
- Handled Canada GST/HST and Quebec Sales Tax Returns.
- Reconciliation of VAT tax accounts in Blackline.
- Assisted with tax audits and automated tax filing processes.
Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst
Time Inc, India
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed magazine subscription fulfillment for Time Inc. and third-party publishers.
- Processed invoices, applied payments, and tracked outstanding balances.
- Maintained the Contract Accounting System ensuring accuracy.
- Prepared Headcount Report, Performance Report, and Cash Forecast.
U.S. Direct Tax Analyst
Grant Thornton US Shared Services, India
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Prepared corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
- Reviewed FAS Reports and Fund of Funds Tax Returns.
- Participated in project planning and supported tax return processes.
- Received Best Engagement Award (2015) for outstanding performance.
Intern - Financial Services
Right Horizons Financial Services
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Analyzed mutual funds using Sharpe, Treynor, and Jenson Ratios.
- Researched and evaluated insurance schemes and SIPs.
- Assisted in marketing mutual funds and insurance products.
Education
Master of Financial Management -
Christ University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
St. Joseph's College of Commerce
Skills
MS Office
Power BI
SAP ECC
Microsoft Visio
Detail-Oriented
Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Engagement Award (2015) at Grant Thornton US Shared Services.
- Automated tax filing processes at Dotdash Meredith, reducing manual effort.
- Contributed to VAT research activities, that increased accuracy of VAT returns filed at Novo Nordisk GBS India.
- Led CSR activities and partnered with NGOs for community services.
Timeline
Tax Analyst
Novo Nordisk GBS India
01.2023 - Current
Senior Indirect Tax Analyst
Dotdash Meredith
01.2020 - 01.2023
Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst
Time Inc, India
03.2016 - 12.2019
U.S. Direct Tax Analyst
Grant Thornton US Shared Services, India
05.2014 - 03.2016
Intern - Financial Services
Right Horizons Financial Services
04.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
St. Joseph's College of Commerce
Master of Financial Management -
Christ University