UTTAM SHARMA
Gurgaon
Summary
Accomplished tax compliance and legal professional with over 17 years of experience in GST, indirect taxation, customs, DGFT, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading tax litigation, audits, and advisory services, delivering measurable results in risk mitigation, cost savings, and process efficiency. Recognized for strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance across multi-state operations. Proven ability to manage large-scale audits, secure favorable litigation outcomes, and guide organizations through complex tax reforms.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - Taxation
Capsugel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
06.2016 - Current
- Spearheaded GST compliance for multiple registrations across Maharashtra and Haryana, ensuring 100% timely filing of GSTR-1, 3B, and reconciliations.
- Secured ₹35M+ GST refunds without external consultants, delivering major cost savings.
- Successfully represented in anti-evasion audit, resulting in withdrawal of ₹45M demand.
- Drove transfer pricing compliance, ensuring zero penalty exposure.
- Implemented ISD compliance across states, optimizing ITC distribution.
- Awarded Employee of the Year (2022) and multiple Bravo Awards (2025).
- Led a 5-member team, improving compliance accuracy by 20% via digital tools.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication among departments for GST alignment.
- Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
- Collaborated with fellow employees, vendors and other parties to achieve smooth coordination of activities, risk remediation and follow-up related to GST.
Tax Executive (Indirect Tax – VAT & Excise)
Hero Steels Ltd.
Gurgaon
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed indirect tax compliance & litigation (VAT, excise, service tax).
- Facilitated EPCG & Advance Authorization filings, ensuring DGFT compliance.
- Created reports summarizing progress against organizational goals and objectives.
Sr. Executive (Direct & Indirect Tax & Custom)
Enexco Technologies India Ltd.
Gurgaon
04.2009 - 05.2014
- Oversaw direct and indirect taxation alongside customs clearance processes.
- Collaborated with statutory auditors to achieve successful GST and customs audits.
Account Executive
Krish Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
05.2007 - 03.2009
- Managed purchase accounting completion for liability
Education
Bachelor of Legislative Law -
Rajasthan University
Jaipur01.2021
Masters of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
Jaipur01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
Jaipur01.2005
Skills
✔ GST compliance and litigation
✔ Indirect taxation (GST, VAT, excise, customs)
✔ Regulatory and risk management
✔ Transfer pricing and withholding tax
✔ DGFT and foreign trade policies
✔ Tax advisory and strategic planning
✔ Audit management (statutory, internal, anti- evasion)
✔ Refunds and tax optimization
✔ Legal drafting and representation
✔ Team leadership and development
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Websites
Awards
- Employee of the Year, 2022
- Best Performer of the Year 2024 for Favorable multiple refund order of INR 35 Mn.
- Bravo Awards in 2025, Successfully completing GST and IEC registrations independently and securing GST refund order for INR 7.5 Mn.
Extracurricular Activities
Marathon Runner 5KM 2 times
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 9th October, 1983
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Taxation
Capsugel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - Current
Tax Executive (Indirect Tax – VAT & Excise)
Hero Steels Ltd.
06.2014 - 06.2016
Sr. Executive (Direct & Indirect Tax & Custom)
Enexco Technologies India Ltd.
04.2009 - 05.2014
Account Executive
Krish Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
05.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Legislative Law -
Rajasthan University
Masters of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
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