ARAVINDAN B
Chennai
Summary
A responsible and challenging position in an organization that would enable me to augment my already acquired knowledge, bring to forefront my skills and offer opportunities for growth based on achievements.
A competent professional with good knowledge in Finance & Accounts, Auditing & Taxation Dexterous in managing financial accounting, preparing ledger & journal books and bank reconciliation statements Well versed with modern accounting systems, formulation & implementation of policy, procedures & compliance with tax, statutory requirements. An effective communicator with honed interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and motivational skills
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive
Bharat FIH
04.2024 - Current
- Led state-wise GST reconciliations between sales registers and GST ledgers, ensuring timely tax discharge and compliance with statutory due dates across multiple registrations.
- Oversaw GSTR-2A/2B vs. books reconciliations, strengthening ITC governance and enabling accurate, compliant return filings across all operating States.
- Governed end-to-end GST compliance and return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), mitigating exposure to interest, penalties, and compliance lapses.
- Managed GST assessments, demand notices, and adjudication proceedings, including technical evaluation, drafting of submissions, and representation in personal hearings with legal advisors.
- Developed and maintained litigation trackers and executive summaries for senior management, supporting risk assessment and strategic decision-making.
- Reviewed Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) applicability and ensured timely discharge of liabilities in line with GST law and internal control requirements.
- Acted as primary interface with Statutory, Internal, and Cost Auditors, supporting audits through reconciliations, explanations, and defensible documentation.
- Provided ongoing GST advisory to business and finance stakeholders on rate classification, HSN/SAC determination, and contract reviews from a tax perspective.
- Led automation and standardization of GST compliance reporting in SAP, improving process efficiency, data integrity, and audit readiness.
Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton LLP
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Led and reviewed tax due diligence engagements, tax clearance memoranda, and written tax opinions, supporting transactions, restructuring, and compliance risk assessments.
- Delivered GST advisory services including evaluation of alternative operating and supply-chain models, ensuring tax efficiency and alignment with GST law and regulatory positions.
- Directed end-to-end GST and indirect tax compliance covering GST, Customs, SEZ, and legacy taxes, with a strong focus on governance, controls, and audit readiness.
- Designed and implemented GST-aligned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance frameworks, including development of standardized templates and process documentation.
- Led GST refund lifecycle management including preparation, review, filing, verification, and closure of refund applications, supported by robust documentation and authority liaison.
- Core member of the Indirect Tax practice, leading Inverted Duty Structure refunds (Section 54(3)), securing refunds of approximately INR 580 Crores across multiple States for a large renewable energy client.
- Managed GST refund engagements for IT and ITES clients, including accumulated ITC and export-linked refund claims.
- Acted as primary point of contact for tax authority interactions, including drafting replies to notices, managing assessments, and supporting appellate proceedings with defensible documentation.
- Oversaw collation, validation, and filing of SEIS and MEIS applications, ensuring compliance with DGFT regulations and audit requirements.
- Supervised preparation and filing of SOFTEX forms, APRs, and Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) with STPI authorities, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance.
Executive
C N K & Associates LLP
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Core member of the GST practice, delivering end-to-end compliance and advisory support for Chennai-based and Mumbai-based clients across multiple industries.
- Managed GST compliance activities including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B reconciliation, annual returns, and audit readiness.
- Provided advisory services on indirect tax matters covering GST, VAT, Service Tax, and Customs, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Advised clients on eligibility, carry forward, and transition of legacy indirect tax credits into the GST regime during implementation and migration phases.
- Led analysis and reconciliation of Input Tax Credit (ITC), identifying mismatches, ineligible credits, and exposure under GST provisions.
- Performed revenue reconciliation between financial statements and GST returns to ensure accuracy and statutory alignment.
- Assisted in preparation of GST audit schedules, workings, and documentation to support departmental audits and statutory reviews.
- Handled GST refund claims arising from accumulated ITC for ITES, STPI, and SEZ clients, including filing, follow-ups, and closure.
- Supported statutory audits, GST audits, and stock audits by providing tax workings, reconciliations, and audit evidence within strict timelines.
- Maintained robust documentation, records, and compliance trackers to ensure audit-ready status and effective regulatory reporting.
Education
MBA - Financial management
Madras University
Chennai05.2019
B.Com -
Vels University
Chennai05.2017
HSC -
St. Thomas Hr. Sec School
Chennai05.2014
SSLC -
Annai Velankanni Hr. Sec School
Chennai04.2012
Skills
- SAP S4 Hana
- Tally
- MS Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Internet Applications
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/31/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Languages
TAMIL, ENGLISH, TELEGU
Timeline
Senior Executive
Bharat FIH
04.2024 - Current
Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton LLP
08.2019 - 09.2022
Executive
C N K & Associates LLP
12.2017 - 04.2019
MBA - Financial management
Madras University
B.Com -
Vels University
HSC -
St. Thomas Hr. Sec School
SSLC -
Annai Velankanni Hr. Sec School