Ruchi Shah
Mumbai
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
KPMG
Mumbai
09.2016 - Current
- Consulted on transaction advisory and optimized cost to reduce litigation. Reviewed past litigation and provided exposure on the same.
- Successful implement of GST for various banks, NBFCs, back offices which includes GST impact assessment, consult and implement to-be scenarios, transition mapping and post implementation support.
- Undertook GST health checks and recommended process and system improvisation for achieving zero defect compliances.
- Provided routine GST advisory to clients on taxability, ITC, reverse charge implications etc.
- Handled various compliance notices issued to clients.
- Drafted reply to show cause notices, orders and represented clients before tax authorities.
- Lead/ assisted end to end consulting in GST/ Service Tax Audits undertaken by regulatory authorities.
- Liaised with regulatory authorities in relation to notices, inquiries, refunds, audits and personal hearing.
- Assisted and briefed legal counsels during Tribunal hearings.
- Lead due diligence assignments for various sectors and highlighted the exposure on valuation front.
- Developed and maintained relationship with clients through account development.
- Reviewed regular compliances such as obtaining/ amending GST registration certificates, obtaining LUTs, monthly and yearly GST compliances, end to end support on refund claim in relation to export of services etc
- Undertook GST trainings and update sessions for the team as well as clients.
- Maximized performance by defining clear targets and objectives, establishing team priorities, monitoring daily activities, mentoring team members and providing constructive feedback.
Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai05.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mulund College of Commerce
Mumbai03.2012
Skills
- Indirect Tax Consultancy
- Contract restructuring and Tax mitigation
- Litigation Management
- Extensive research skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management Responsibilities
- Leadership skills
- Staff Management
- Coaching and mentoring
Additional Information
- Awarded as star performer by KPMG for FY 2017-18 and one of the top performers for FY 2018-19. Awarded KUDOS in various years at KPMG
- Selected as a tax trekker in 2019 by KPMG for a short stint in Budapest to understand EU VAT and back office set up of KPMG
- Avid swimmer – have won more than 400 medals at various National, State and District Level competitions
- Participated in half marathons at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon
- Diploma in Bharat Natyam
- Enthusiastic about travelling which also broadens my awareness and thought process
- Languages – English (S, W, R), Hindi (S, W, R), Gujarati (S), Kutchi (S, Mother tongue), Marathi (S, elementary), French (elementary)
Timeline
Manager
KPMG
09.2016 - Current
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mulund College of Commerce