Sumit Garg

• Managing Income Tax, TDS and GST Affairs for Trident Group (Diverse Portfolio of 40+ Companies), Steering Tax Planning, Returns, Reporting, MIS, Assessment and liaisoning with Tax Authorities
• Represented the Group in all tax matters before the tax authorities and help in resolving the same
• Automation of Tax Returns, Reporting and MIS
• Oversee accounting processes, analyzing financial data, preparation and review of financial statements
• Streamlining accounting processes and enhance reporting accuracy through usage of latest applications/ software
• Supervise and lead a team, fostering a collaborative and a efficient work environment
• Comprehensive Support throughout Statutory and Tax Audits
• Working closely with other departments to understand their financial needs and provide support

• Lead the GST compliance process and provide comprehensive support to the tax function of clients
• Implemented tax technology solutions for managing compliances under GST including ASP, e-invoicing, e-way bill, vendor reconciliation & communication and B2C QR code
• Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software
• Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities
• Provided Service tax and GST litigation support including preparation and filing of submissions with tax authorities
• Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities
• Built client relationships and identify opportunities for new projects from existing clients
• Representation and liaison with the tax authorities
• Filed and assisted in processing of different types of GST refunds
• Provided tax advisory on routine and typical business transactions including input tax credit optimization, cross charge, business model restructuring etc
• GST impact assessment and support in its implementation
• Managing team of 2-3 people and responsible for independent ownership of client deliverables

(Worked in the role of an Associate during the period 2017-10 to 2021-03)

• Assistance in direct tax (ITRs, Tax audits, TDS, TCS, 15CA/CB) and indirect tax (GST and Service tax) compliances
• Assistance in drafting replies, submissions and appeals
• Lead statutory audits and internal audits for various clients
• Assistance in drafting financial statements
• Assistance in ROC compliances

(Worked as an Article assistant during the period 2012-03 to 2015-03)