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Certification
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Souro Gupta

Souro Gupta

Kolkata

Summary

Tax Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience working in mega engagements providing global mobility US individual tax compliance and consulting services Proven track record in managing end-to-end tax return reviews, tax notices, VIP calculations, reconciliations, and global out-of-scope coordination. Quality-focused and detail-oriented, with strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead under pressure

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Manager

Vialto Partners/ Pricewaterhouse Coopers Service Delivery Center (Kolkata) Private Limited
Kolkata
02.2018 - Current

· Build new and existing assignee relationships by demonstrating knowledge of US tax compliance resulting in increased customer retention.

· Strong experience in performing tax contact role for 100 assignees and assisted them with their queries

· Reviewed and signed regular to complex U.S. individual tax returns, consistently exceeding 150+ returns during peak seasons.

· Conducted client tax briefings covering U.S. taxation, responsibilities, and process walkthroughs.

· Developed training programs resulting in staff development and improved work quality.

Tax Analyst, Advanced tax Analyst, Senior Tax Anal

Ernst & Young LLP
Bengaluru
09.2014 - 02.2018

· Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties

· Tax return preparation, review and requirement gathering for two of the major clients

· Prepared VIP tax returns out of assigned tax return population

· Prepared & reviewed tax returns, reconciliation/equalization

· Communicate with taxpayers over calls/mails to gather information and responding to their queries.

· Handle State/Federal notices through calls and written communications

· Train and guide new hires in team on the engagement specifications and technical details

· Conducted tax research and worked on special projects like extension and estimated taxes

Education

PGDM, Finance & Marketing -

Ramaiah Institute Of Management
Bengaluru

B.Com (Hons.) -

Serampore College − Calcutta University
05-2011

Skills

Leadership

Lead team of 5 to manage a book of 200 tax returns, resulting in meeting the deadlines effectively and helping to achieve the maximum positive survey scores for engagement

Problem-solving

Collaborated with team to automate client's compensation to reduce processing time

Standardized out of scope billing activities, eliminating coordination time

- Collaborated with global team to streamline engagement specific tax settlement process

Analytical Skills

Identified technical gaps and implemented process that helped more than 600 returns to get e-filed, providing assignee satisfaction

Projects Handled

· Tax Assistance Payment (TAP) Project –   Led TAP project ensuring compliance with company policy and accurate tax settlements

· Global Out of Scope Project – Led coordination work for global out-of-scope activities of the engagement, ensuring timely delivery and accurate billing.

· Singapore Exit Tax & VIP Projection Calculations – Managed estimate/projections for VIP assignees and Singapore exit tax calculations.

· Managed various projects of the engagement like Tax notices, Reimbursement calculations,

Certification

  • Enrolled Agent

Languages

English
First Language
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Tax Manager

Vialto Partners/ Pricewaterhouse Coopers Service Delivery Center (Kolkata) Private Limited
02.2018 - Current

Tax Analyst, Advanced tax Analyst, Senior Tax Anal

Ernst & Young LLP
09.2014 - 02.2018

PGDM, Finance & Marketing -

Ramaiah Institute Of Management

B.Com (Hons.) -

Serampore College − Calcutta University
Souro Gupta