Poonam Harjani
Lawyer
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven professional with focus on leadership and achieving organizational goals. Known for enhancing team collaboration and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. Adaptable to evolving demands and skilled in strategic decision-making and conflict management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers
12.2022 - Current
- Serve as the COE for PwC India's Indirect Tax Practice, comprising over 800 headcount.
- Supported the finalization of over 1,000 technical deliverables (COE consults, position papers, external and internal alerts, external counsel opinions, policy work, L&E trainings, and walk-in queries).
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Leader - GST & Customs
Taxmann Allied Services
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Leading Taxmann's Advisory and Research support division. Responsible for franchise building and managing advisory support under GST and Customs matters for corporate clients on Pan India basis. Administratively heading Direct Tax Advisory Division also
Partner - GST & Customs
Nitya Tax Associates
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Led GST implementation projects, and conducted GST Trainings, Audits and Review for corporate clients in diversified sectors. Also led HR and Brand Building functions of the firm
Director - Indirect Tax
BMR Advisors Private Limited
10.2005 - 03.2017
- Handled multifarious assignments relating to VAT/ Sales Tax, Service Tax, Excise Duty, CENVAT Credit, Customs Duty, Foreign Trade Policy, Special Economic Zones, Legal Metrology Laws etc. for a number of multinational clients across various sectors. Represented clients upto Tribunal level across various States
Associate - Indirect Tax
M/s Mitra Gupta and Agarwal
06.2004 - 09.2005
- Handled litigation support and advisory services for corporate clients at Pan India level
Education
L.L.B. -
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Delhi, Delhi, India06.2004
B.Com (Hons) -
University of Delhi
Delhi03.2001
Senior Secondary -
S.K.V. Mayur Vihar
New Delhi, Delhi, India03.1998
Skills
Risk Management
Inter-personal
Information Technology
Accomplishments
- Serving team of over 40 Partners and ED as Indirect Tax COE across all PwC India locations
- Lead policy work from PwC with ASSOCHAM leading multiple legislative changes / notifications / clarifications introduced in the GST and customs law.
- Led GST implementation projects, GST trainings and GST Audits of over 50 corporate clients in diversified sectors
- Served as Tax Director for large automotive company on secondment basis
- Co-authored book on Virtual Digital Assets published by Taxmann
- Co-authored book on Service Tax published by Taxmann
- Regular contributor to analytical write-ups, vlogs, webinars, conferences on indirect taxes
- Authored multiple non-tax articles including “U.S. Action in Iraq and the Rule of Law: Practice v. Opinio Juris” published by Delhi Law Review, Articles on Doctrine of Rule of Law, Juvenile Delinquency etc
Interests
Studying financial markets, Transformative education, Meditation & spirituality
Timeline
Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers
12.2022 - Current
Leader - GST & Customs
Taxmann Allied Services
12.2021 - 12.2022
Partner - GST & Customs
Nitya Tax Associates
04.2017 - 10.2019
Director - Indirect Tax
BMR Advisors Private Limited
10.2005 - 03.2017
Associate - Indirect Tax
M/s Mitra Gupta and Agarwal
06.2004 - 09.2005
L.L.B. -
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
B.Com (Hons) -
University of Delhi
Senior Secondary -
S.K.V. Mayur Vihar
Offshore Engagements
- Represented India at Taxand Annual VAT School held in Spain in the year 2013
- Assisted Senior Manager - APAC of a large networking equipment conglomerate in Singapore for two months in the year 2006