Rajesh Bamaniya
Vadodara
Summary
Seasoned Tax Head with over two decades of leading tax operations, achieving over $8 million in tax savings through strategic planning and efficient team leadership. Proficient in enhancing tax compliance, fostering team excellence, and implementing robust tax strategies. Excels in stakeholder collaboration and driving significant savings in M&A transactions.
Aims to leverage in-depth tax knowledge and leadership skills to optimize tax functions and contribute to the financial success of a forward-thinking company.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Tax Head
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., (Danisco India Private Limited)
Gurugram
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Directed tax operations at IFF as Country Tax Head, reporting to Regional Tax Director and aligning with Regional Tax strategy.
- Achieved 98% accuracy in tax compliance, by demonstrating adherence to laws and leading to significant savings.
- Spearheaded the implementation of Tax Audit Reports and Transfer Pricing Filings
- Driving $2 million in tax saving through diligent audit management.
- Strengthened relationships with top tax advisors, enhancing business strategies and team performance.
Country Tax Head
DuPont De Nemours Inc., (E.I. DuPont India Private Limited))
Gurugram, Hyderabad, & Vadodara
05.2003 - 01.2021
- Directed and enhanced DuPont's tax operations at multiple organizational levels, serving as Country Tax Head. Demonstrated commitment to aligning with regional tax strategy under the guidance of the regional Tax Director.
- Led tax planning in M&A deals, facilitating $5 million in tax savings and integrating 30 GST Registrations, showcasing strategic leadership and operational efficiency.
- Achieved and maintained high compliance benchmarks by leading a team of 25 tax experts at DuPont's Global Shared Service Center.
- Led the implementation of tax technology upgrades in SAP for India resulting in a 25% increase in tax process efficiency.
Executive - Indirect Taxation
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
08.2001 - 09.2002
- Achieved a 20% improvement in Castrol's central excise and sales tax compliance through the application of global expertise acquired at Deloitte.
Executive - Excise
Castrol India Limited
Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
06.1995 - 07.2001
- Enhanced tax compliance efficiency by 20% through the implementation of effective tax management practices at Castrol manufacturing Operations.
- Acquired Sales Tax Exemption Certificate which permitted the sale of manufactured items without any sales tax for a duration of 15 years, resulting in significant tax savings totaling approximately $15 million.
Executive Assistant - Finance
Petrofils Co-Operative Limited
Ankleshwar
04.1991 - 05.1995
- Started a successful finance career right after graduating.
Education
MBA - Financial Management And Accounting
The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat06-2013
Bachelor of Law - Taxation Laws
Saurashtra University - Rajkot
Porbandar, Gujarat10-1998
BBA - Management Accounting
Saurashtra University - Rajkot
Junagadh, Gujarat05-1990
Skills
- Adaptive Leadership
- Leadership & Team Development
- Collaborative Learning
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- High Achiever
- Stakeholder Engagement
- SAP & ERP System (Tax Technology)
- Tax Compliance & Risk Management
- Tax Strategy & Efficiency
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Country Tax Head
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., (Danisco India Private Limited)
02.2021 - 12.2023
Country Tax Head
DuPont De Nemours Inc., (E.I. DuPont India Private Limited))
05.2003 - 01.2021
Executive - Indirect Taxation
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
08.2001 - 09.2002
Executive - Excise
Castrol India Limited
06.1995 - 07.2001
Executive Assistant - Finance
Petrofils Co-Operative Limited
04.1991 - 05.1995
MBA - Financial Management And Accounting
The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda
Bachelor of Law - Taxation Laws
Saurashtra University - Rajkot
BBA - Management Accounting
Saurashtra University - Rajkot
Projects
06MBI One India SAP Project:- 01/2009 - 09/2009 - E.I. DuPont India Private Limited
Administered MBI (Minimum Business Interferon) One DuPont India SAP Project to implement CIN version for Indirect Tax Compliance as SME (Subject-Matter Expert).
Saved tax cost of $300K per annum related to tax compliance system.
India GST Implementation Project:- 01/2017 - 09/2017 - E.I. DuPont India Private Limited
Integrated 30 GST Registrations across 9 legal entities into SAP and ERP system within a 6-month timeframe. I led this project at Project Manager at country level. Resulting in improving tax compliance and filing accuracy by 95%.
Project Orion:- 10/2017 - 06/2019 - E.I. DuPont India Private Limited
Led Dow DuPont Integration Project at Regional level (Asia Pacific) as a BPO (Business Process Owner). Smooth transition and integration of Tax Process with minimum tax risk.
Project Neptune:- 01/2020 - 01/2021 - DuPont De Nemours Inc (New DuPont)
Led M&A Project at country level for separation of Nutrition and Bioscience Business from DuPont Portfolio under BTA (slump sales) with tax saving of $5 millions.
Project Dante:- 06/2021 - 05/2022 - International Flavour and Fragrance Inc.
Led business separation project at country level for separation of Microbial Control Business from IFF Portfolio with tax saving of $3 million.
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