Sangita Prakash
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 12 years of expertise in indirect taxes, specializing in GST and Customs. Proven expertise in leading teams, managing complex projects, and providing innovative solutions in fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing complex tax-related projects, litigation processes, and strategic advisory across industries such as IT/ITeS, e-commerce, pharma, and hospitality. Adept at building long-term client relationships and leading high-performing teams. Proven success in guiding clients, including top-tier Global companies, through tax optimization and compliance processes, while also playing a lead role in advocacy and policy discussions. Strong leadership capabilities with a consistent track record of advancing through progressively responsible roles at firms such as Deloitte and BMR Advisors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
09.2017 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key clients across multiple industries such as IT/ITeS, e-commerce, pharma, and hospitality
- Point person for Senior stakeholders at organizations, providing strategic advice on complex indirect tax matters and compliance issues
- Identified client challenges and opportunities, recommending tailored solutions to address their unique needs, optimizing tax strategies to enhance operational and cost efficiency
- Led and managed a dynamic team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects
- Engaging in advocacy efforts through representations and meetings with policymakers and regulatory authorities through various industry chambers including The National Association of Software and Services Companied (NASSCOM) and US – India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)
- Spearheaded initiatives to automate compliance processes for global tech companies, helping clients streamline their indirect tax operations
- Provided end to end assistance from the stage to assessment to appeal on litigation matters for several IT/ ITeS clients before the Supreme Court/ High Court and Tribunals (GST, service tax, customs and VAT)
- Such assistance included matters like software taxation, customs classification, implications on offshore payments, implication on head office – branch office transactions etc
- Award of recognition for successfully working with a cross-functional team and handling a key assignment with a Global Media Tech company
Manager
BMR & Associates LLP (now a part of Deloitte, India)
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Manager on account for a large global clients involving transaction advisory, litigation as well as compliances
- Managed several accounts in the process of GST transition and involved in ongoing advisory and support for several large companies in the IT/ ITeS sector
- Award of excellence for delivering beyond expectations and handling several assignments for the year 2013-2014
- Award of excellence for stepping up and delivering during a transition phase for the year 2014-2015
Article Assistant
Ramnath Pai and Co.
09.2007 - 03.2011
- Assisted in the finalization of financial statements, tax audits, and statutory audits
- Managed tax assessments and compliance for various clients across industries
- Gained hands-on experience with Service Tax and VAT returns
Education
CA – Final -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Specialization
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore
Bangalore01.2010
CA – PCC -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2009
CA – CPT -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2007
Standard 12 -
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore01.2007
Standard 10 -
Sri Vidya Mandir Education Society
01.2005
Skills
- Advisory & transaction structuring
- Tax litigation management
- GST advocacy
- Client relationship management
- Leadership & team management
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Reading
- Trekking
Activities
- Debates, Won 2nd Place in Parliamentary Debate at “Praxis” an intra – collegiate event.
- Other competitions, Placed first in finance and quiz competitions in the years 2008 and 2009.
- Other initiatives, Organised an event as head, finance competitions at “Chanakya” an inter college fest.
- School leader, For the “Bala Janaagraha Programme” during the year 2003-2004.
Timeline
Director
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
09.2017 - Current
Manager
BMR & Associates LLP (now a part of Deloitte, India)
04.2013 - 09.2017
Article Assistant
Ramnath Pai and Co.
09.2007 - 03.2011
CA – Final -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Specialization
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore
CA – PCC -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA – CPT -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Standard 12 -
Mount Carmel College
Standard 10 -
Sri Vidya Mandir Education Society
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