Simran Choithani

• Led GST compliance activities during demerger processes for a leading Indian multinational automotive company, ensuring seamless transition and regulatory adherence across PAN-India GST registrations.
• Managed end-to-end filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and ITC-04 for all state-wise GSTINs under the company’s PAN, maintaining accuracy and timely submissions.
• Handled litigation and regulatory responses for DRC-01/DRC-01A show cause notices for a major Indian construction company, ensuring accurate documentation and representation.
• Spearheaded SAP S/4HANA upgrades and ASP tool integrations, focusing on implementation and testing of Input and Output Registers (IR & OR) across Quality and Production environments.
• Led cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate integration scenarios and ensure system readiness post-deployment.
• Analyzed data to identify trends, driving strategic improvements in processes and resource allocation.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to refine project scopes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.

• Acted as Product Owner for GST modules including GSTR-5, GSTR-10, Payments, and Ledgers, overseeing design, configuration, and delivery aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Solely managed the IGST Settlement process across all Indian states via the Department of Revenue (DoR), ensuring accurate fund allocation and compliance.
• Assisted in enhancements and Change requests (CR) related to IMS functionality and Turnover modules, working closely with stakeholders and development teams to support configuration, testing, and deployment of new features.
• Directed functional and project management tasks for the GST Settlement Module, facilitating seamless integration of IGST workflows.
• Configured tax settings, return filing mechanisms, and IGST features within SAP S/4HANA and custom ERP solutions.
• Collaborated with developers to build customizations, integrations, and extensions for GST modules, improving system efficiency and user experience.
• Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by preparing test scenarios and validating real-world functionality.
• Successfully completed SAP FICO / S4HANA training, strengthening ERP and financial systems expertise.

• Finalized monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS), ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepared comprehensive financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Coordinated and supported Statutory, Tax, and Internal Audits, facilitating timely responses and documentation.
• Ensured full Direct and Indirect Tax compliance, including accurate filings and adherence to regulatory timelines.
• Generated and submitted reports required by management, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions, including Quarterly Information System (QIS) reports.

Direct Tax Compliance -

• Preparation and filling of Income Tax returns and Tax audit reports for various corporate as well as non-corporate entities
• Looking after Monthly TDS Compliance.

Indirect Taxation Compliance-

• Preparation and filing of GST Annual Returns and Reconciliation of various entities with turnover ranging from INR 10 crore to INR 175 crore.
• Prepared and filed monthly as well as quarterly returns for various entities.

Audit and Assurance -

• Assisting in Statutory & Tax Audit engagements.
• Assisting in Internal Audits of corporate entities engaged in manufacturing sector.
• Drafted and prepared statutory audit report.
• Observed and analyzed various process in detail like procurement process, sales, payroll.
• Conducted Stock Audits for manufacturing company with turnover of around INR 500 Crore.