Swathi Hegde

Associate Manager (April 2020 - Present)

Infosys Limited

04.2020 - Current

Reviewed and filed Corporate Income Tax and monthly Indirect Tax returns for 69 subsidiaries across 36 countries in Europe, APAC, and the US.
Prepared monthly tax provisions in compliance with local tax laws and reporting requirements of each subsidiary.
Reviewed tax clauses in commercial contracts and agreements to ensure tax compliance and mitigate potential exposure.
Conducted research and analysis on emerging international tax developments affecting Infosys subsidiaries globally.
Managed filing of various tax forms including TRC, W-8BEN-E, and withholding tax forms, ensuring accurate and timely compliance.
Liaised with tax authorities to respond to audits, queries, and requests for clarifications on tax filings.
Led restructuring initiatives such as mergers and liquidations, ensuring optimal corporate structuring from a tax and compliance perspective.
Analyzed tax-efficient entity structures (e.g., branch vs. subsidiary) to support international expansion and optimize tax outcomes.
Provided deal pricing advisory by assisting in structuring cross-border transactions with a focus on tax and regulatory efficiency.
Performed tax treaty analysis for cross-border payments, advising on withholding tax implications and overall tax strategy.
Coordinated with local accounting teams in various jurisdictions to ensure timely data submission and accurate tax reporting.
Supported preparation of tax forecasts, including cause-of-change analyses for effective tax rate and cash tax planning.
Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders and information providers across business units to ensure alignment on tax matters.
Conducted training and knowledge-sharing sessions with local accounting teams to enhance their understanding of tax accounting principles.
Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.