Sujata MalikResult-oriented professional, targeting challenging assignments Senior Manager
and Taxation Head with a leading organization of repute
Profile Summary
A proactive and self-motivated achievement-oriented professional offering
more than 16 years’ experience in Indirect Taxation; GST, CST, VAT,
Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policy, Entry Tax and so on in various other
finance related works
Currently working with IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited (ITNL),
a listed company incorporated by IL&FS Limited. ITNL is surface
infrastructure Development Company and is one of the largest private sector
BOT road operators and construction in India with a team of 4 members
Handling key tax matters include tax risk management, local tax planning,
driving strategy for audit and controversy, supporting lateral teams on tax
compliance and making informed decisions on tax positions.
Handled complex appeals, assessments, GST audits and pursuing refund
successfully with tax authorities
Previous consulting experience in dealing diverse verticals of industrial,
infrastructure and consumer products, managing GST compliance
accounts on PAN India basis with a team of 6 to 4 members
Participated in reviews of on-going business activities;
advised management on tax consequences and opportunities, with
emphasis on tax efficiency and compliance with legal requirements
Supported and partnered with company personnel to successfully
defend filing positions and to negotiate favorable resolutions of proposed
deficiencies
Ensured appropriate compliances under GST law including filing
of returns, timely deposit of monthly taxes into the Indian Govt.
Treasury
Assisting various clients in matters relating to complex indirect tax
issues, strategizing t a x risks, structuring contract formulation
and bid evaluation and so on
Showcased capabilities in appearing before various statutory
authorities for matters like tax, litigation, so on and got favorable
judgements for company Possess in-depth GST and various indirect tax
laws; maintained relationship with various statutory authorities and
driving controllership of indirect taxation area
Academic Details
C.A from ICAI in 2006
B.Com. from Sathaye College affiliated to Mumbai University in 1999
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
FS Transportation Networks Limited
1 1
Heading the indirect tax function for the Company which includes 30
entities
Direct reporting to the CFO/COO of the Company
Key role areas- Handling Compliances, reporting, liaison and coordination,
tax planning and consultation, drafting and vetting various submissions for
filing at various forums, timely updates on recent changes in law, process
improvisation and team management with a team size of 4 member
Presenting status update to the Board of Directors on regular intervals and
showcasing the areas of risks, effective management and actions required
Assisting in various reporting such as tax audits, cost audits finalization of
accounts from indirect tax perspective
Successfully handled complex assessments, GST audits , representations
before NHAI, obtaining indirect tax refunds
Career Timeline
Manager
Ernst & Young
06.2017 - 11.2020
Administering:
GST impact and implementation projects for high stake clients
GST compliances assignment for real estate, construction service industry and
alcohol industry
Service tax notices for verification of Tran-1 credit independently before GST
authorities
Performing functions of GST advisory and consultancy for retainer clients
Managing the VAT assessments and appeal up to Tribunal level which includes
drafting and filing appeal, representation and making submissions before the
VAT authorities
Assisting in the in-house training to various stakeholders of client on GST laws
and developments while also attending seminars on GST laws
Manager, Assistant Manager
01.2014 - 06.2017
As Manager, Executed VAT Compliances Accounts
Spearheaded the VAT, CST and Entry Tax outsourcing assignment for
Manufacturing, Chemicals, FMCG clients and NBFC and Pharma Industries
having operations PAN India
Managed the compliance from computation, compliances, assessments, and
registration and declaration forms; administered 4-5 clients with a team
strength of 10 at all levels
Collaborated with different departments and conducted GST Impact study
operated the project economics
Led team and co-workers on assignments to achieve the desired results and
maintained time lines as well
As, , Executed Service Tax Compliance Accounts
Spearheaded VAT, CST, Entry Tax, and Service Tax outsourcing assignment
for Courier Industry, IT Industry and BPO Industry
Performed the verification of Service Tax Liability Computations, Returns
CENVAT Credit Review and Other Statutory Compliances while also managed
the CENVAT credit register review, Service tax refund filing and certifications
Facilitated in the preparation of appeal against CENVAT credit refund (of
service tax) order rejecting amount of CENVAT credit while also assisted in
Additional Duty of Customs (ADC) certifications as and when needed
Gained knowledge in managing Service Tax Audits initiated by Service Tax
Authorities; Coordinated with officers for various compliances and
representing client
Managed the SVB assignments, attended summon proceedings for clients
and reply to SCN, drafting appeals
Examined draft agreements from indirect tax perspective to reduce tax
exposure and financial positions
As Associate Executed VAT compliance for DTH Industry on PAN India basis
Analysed Data and prepared VAT Liability Computations while also managed
the returns and other statutory compliances as well
Conceptualised, designed and evaluated the Process for Computation of VAT
while also performed the liability and preparation of returns; executed VAT
audits and assisted on various matters related to VAT compliances
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