Sivaranjani Pugazhendhi
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic Tax Manager with a proven track record at BNP Paribas ISPL, specializing in tax process improvement, internal controls, reconciliation, and risk management. Led a team of 15 professionals to enhance client relationships while ensuring strict compliance with U.S. taxation regulations. Expertise in reconciliation activities with a focus on delivering accurate reporting and effective reconciliation processes. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering collaborative environments that support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President Reconciliation BSO
BNP Paribas ISPL
11.2025 - Current
- Developed strong client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality service and prompt communication.
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures for monthly account reconciliations, improving consistency across departments.
- Monitored ongoing reconciliation tasks, identifying process inefficiencies and proposing strategic improvements.
- Managed high volumes of transaction data efficiently while maintaining attention-to-detail necessary for accurate reconciliations.
- Optimized internal controls by implementing standardized procedures for managing work papers, documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Identified potential areas of risk exposure in existing operations, recommending corrective actions to mitigate liabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reconciliation processes and enhance operational efficiency.
US Taxation & Reporting
BNP Paribas ISPL
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed US fixed income & dividend payments , assisted APAC clients for the submission of 1042 S & 1099 reporting.
- Handled migration tax projects with Portugal , successfully trained and implemented the process in Chennai IOC
- Handled APAC clients US documentation review for many tax documents like W8 Ben , W8 IMY Bene
- Managing a team of 15 for Tax reclaim services, assisting clients during onboarding process with DTT tax rates.
Corporate Action & Income Manager
BNP Paribas ISPL
06.2015 - 12.2022
- Experience of ISO 15022 SWIFT messaging and CREST and Claims processing essential Strong communication skills Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Serving as the quality control point to ensure requirements and procedures are followed. Collaborating with other teams to align workflow expectations and commitments
- Active member in the migration of Custody platform BANCS.
Education
MBA - Finance
SSN School of Management
Chennai05-2015
Skills
- Tax research DTT
- Internal control &Audit function
- Cash and security reconciliation
- Project management - Migration Projects
- Risk management
- Reconciliation Reporting
- Operations management
- Diverse knowledge in Swift , Payment systems
Accomplishments
1. Reporting of reconciliation banking operations teams to key senior stakeholders
2.RPA driven solution for automation projects
3.Lean six sigma Process certified
Certification
EA - Enrolled Agent
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Assistant Vice President Reconciliation BSO
BNP Paribas ISPL
11.2025 - Current
US Taxation & Reporting
BNP Paribas ISPL
01.2023 - Current
Corporate Action & Income Manager
BNP Paribas ISPL
06.2015 - 12.2022
MBA - Finance
SSN School of Management
Personal Information
Certifications
07-2025