Sneha Rao M
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of experience in direct tax planning, compliance, advisory and assessment for various sectors (like e-commerce, retail, pharmaceutical, software). Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Keen to work in an innovative, analytical and growth driven environment that allows me to enhance my knowledge & skills, whilst leveraging my experience to lead and contribute for the achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Analyst
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed new business initiatives and provided direct tax impacts to various projects and initiatives in business lines, such as consumer, digital, and payment business in the e-commerce sector.
- Managed communication between internal teams to gain a deep understanding of the business to articulate tax requirements.
- Researched and advised on various direct tax matters for residents and non-residents (like WHT, tax treaty, PE position etc.). Also, supported in liaising with external advisors, as necessary.
- Project managed internal entity restructures (like merger, entity valuation & share transfer) by coordinating with wide array of stakeholders across, to ensure project milestones and timelines are met and driving the filing of mergers including post-merger implementation.
- Supported in reviewing and signing off the financial statements, income tax return, agreements on consumer, digital, and pay business from a tax planning perspective.
- Organized monthly tacit knowledge-sharing sessions with different internal teams.
- Pioneered the creation of a comprehensive wiki for the merger project, establishing a robust framework to serve as a definitive SOP for future strategic initiatives.
- Spearheaded the initiative to gather & publish stories from tax team members globally, fostering global collaboration & showcasing diverse insights across the organization.
- Organized events to foster team camaraderie.
Tax Analyst
Cloudtail India Private Limited
Bangalore
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured different compliances under the Income-tax Act, including computation of income tax, filing returns, withholding taxes and filing correction statements (for residents and non-residents), and equalization levy.
- Managed and coordinated tax audits, including audit preparation, responding to document requests, litigation support, etc., with external auditors.
- Conducted meetings with vendors and customers of the company to understand their needs/challenges and provided timely solutions on withholding tax, reimbursement process, etc.
Consultant - Business Tax Advisory
Ernst & Young LLP
Bangalore
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed a portfolio of clients, providing comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services, such as preparing advance tax computations, corporate tax returns, WHT returns, FLA reporting, and SFT.
- Actively involved in drafting memos/opinions for advising clients on various tax issues and regulatory matters with respect to PE, WHT implications on cross-border transactions, etc.
- Assisted in preparing submissions with respect to scrutiny assessments, rectifications, refund applications, penalty, etc., and representing the Companies before income tax officers.
- Assisted in preparation and filing of objections and detailed technical and factual submissions for representation before Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP), appeal before Commissioner of Income tax (Appeals) (CIT(A)) and Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).
Articled Assistant
NDS & Co
Bangalore
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns of Individuals & Firms, Compliance of Withholding Tax, C-Form Compliances etc.
- Supported in registration and filing returns of Service tax, VAT returns, and GST.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Final
ICAI
Bangalore05-2018
Skills
- Tax planning and advisory strategies
- Project & Portfolio management
- Business Partnering skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Amazon - Special recognition received for completing a significant milestone in merger project
- Recipient of the “EY – I am Exceptional award” for working on complex assignments of clients
- Recipient of the “EY – Spotlight award” under Client Champion Category for working on corporate tax returns and assessment proceedings.
- 1st Rank Holder in Bachelor of Commerce from SDM Degree College, Ujire in 2015.
Certification
- Completed Information Technology Training conducted by ICAI.
- Completed Computer training for Word, Excel and Tally under The Rastriya Computer Saksharatha Samithi.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tulu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Tax Analyst
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
04.2022 - Current
Tax Analyst
Cloudtail India Private Limited
06.2021 - 04.2022
Consultant - Business Tax Advisory
Ernst & Young LLP
03.2019 - 05.2021
Articled Assistant
NDS & Co
10.2015 - 10.2018
Chartered Accountant - Final
ICAI
- Completed Information Technology Training conducted by ICAI.
- Completed Computer training for Word, Excel and Tally under The Rastriya Computer Saksharatha Samithi.
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