Enthusiastic Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience in Indirect Taxation. Proactive, analytical problem-solver, expert advisor with excellent people orientation skills. Collaborative team player with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager | Indirect Taxation
M/s Ernst & Young LLP- Big 4 Tax Consulting Firm
02.2017 - Current
Sound Knowledge of GST law, analyzing its impact on business operations, providing solutions to clients including imparting training to clients and guidance for robust tech-savvy tax system
Advising clients under Indirect Tax Laws including GST, Customs, FTP on queries related to day-to-day business operations including drafting of opinions, classification issues
Collaborated with clients to develop strategies for minimizing tax exposure and maximizing input tax credits
Guided clients through frequent changes under GST Law and evolving jurisprudence via advance rulings and decisions of various courts
Assisting clients in providing litigation support such as drafting of appeals till Tribunal level, replies to show cause notice under GST, VAT, Customs and earlier tax regimes including DGGI proceedings
Communication with senior tax officers in various assessments, appeals and other tax matters
Analyzing the benefits provided under Foreign Trade Policy like RODTEP, MEIS/SEIS Scheme, EPCG Scheme etc.
End-to-end assistance in obtaining incentive from Central Schemes including filing of application, obtaining letter of approvals and liasoning with senior Central officials
Conducting periodical GST compliances and requisite reconciliations
Worked closely with Mergers and Acquisition teams for conducting Indirect tax diligence reviews and also supporting Statutory Audit Teams on specific Indirect Tax matters
Specialized in Industry, Infrastructure and Consumer Segments
Major clientele included players from Alcobev Industry, Oil and Gas Company, Automobile manufacturer, Renewable Sector etc.
Assistant Manager | Indirect Taxation
BDO India LLP- A well renowned Tax Consulting Firm
10.2012 - 01.2017
Conducted periodical Excise and Service tax compliances including monthly computation of taxes and filing of periodical returns
Processing of Rebate/ Refund Claim under GST Law/ Central Excise Rules/ Cenvat Credit Rules and SAD Refund Claims
Preparation of various VAT Assessments across India with aid of local counsels
Providing assistance in conducting of Service tax/Excise audit by jurisdictional authorities and also liasoning with tax officials including DGCEI authorities on routine basis
Advising clients under Excise and Service Tax Laws on queries related to day-to-day business operations including drafting of opinions
Tax representation services such as drafting of appeals up to CESTAT under Service tax, Excise and VAT Laws, replies to Show Cause Notice under various laws
Worked on outsourcing model with one of the leading manufacturing tyre client providing end-to-end Indirect tax solution with respect to Excise /Service Tax/ Custom Laws with a team of 3 people, coordinated closely with Finance and Regional Teams to identify tax opportunities, process improvements and potential areas of risk.
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