Ravi Hindocha
Chartered Accountant
Ahmedabad
Summary
Possesses 13+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting, Indirect Taxation, Direct Taxation, Foreign Trade Policy, and Statutory compliance. Savvy Tax Associate develops well-rounded tax foundation by preparing various tax returns, tax planning and special projects for tax engagements within variety of industry niches. Knowledgeable of tax laws related to all reporting entities and taxing authorities to prioritize and manage assignments of varying sizes and complexity within schedule and budget. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, tax compliance process software and tax research databases.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Experienced Tax Associate
R S Hindocha & Co
Ahmedabad
06.2021 - Current
- GST Compliance
- GST Litigation
- Service Tax Departmental Audits and Litigation
- Income Tax Compliance and Litigation
- DGFT Advisory
- DGFT Compliance
- Statutory Audits
- MIS preparation and Reporting to the Management
- Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
- Researched tax implications for various deductions and credits.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
- Developed spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of client business and industry through direct interaction while working on various aspects of engagement.
Experienced Associate
N J Jain & Associates
Ahmedabad
07.2015 - 05.2021
- GST Advisory
- GST Compliance
- GST Litigation
- Service Tax Departmental Audits and Litigation
- Income Tax Compliance and Litigation
- DGFT Advisory
- DGFT Compliance
- Statutory Audits
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
- Monitored customer service metrics and performance indicators to identify areas of opportunity.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on customer service strategies and techniques.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Experienced Tax Associate
R S Hindocha & Co
Ahmedabad
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Income Tax Compliances
- Bank Statutory Audits
- Internal Audits
- Income Tax Audits
- Financial Accounting
- Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
- Researched tax implications for various deductions and credits.
Fundamental Equity Analyst
Marwadi shares and Finance Ltd
Rajkot
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
New Delhi 05.2005 - 05.2010
Masters in Commerce
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad 05.2009 - 03.2011
Skills
Tax-related research
Filing system management
Liabilities mitigation
Corporate tax preparation
Payroll familiarity
Tax audit procedures
Local, state and federal tax returns
Year-end tax provision proficiency
Financial statements expertise
Timeline
Experienced Tax Associate
R S Hindocha & Co
06.2021 - Current
Experienced Associate
N J Jain & Associates
07.2015 - 05.2021
Experienced Tax Associate
R S Hindocha & Co
02.2012 - 06.2015
Fundamental Equity Analyst
Marwadi shares and Finance Ltd
10.2010 - 01.2012
Masters in Commerce
Gujarat University
05.2009 - 03.2011
Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
05.2005 - 05.2010