Vaidehi Sharma

As the Senior Director of Indirect Taxation, I spearheaded strategic tax planning and compliance initiatives to ensure the optimization of the company's indirect taxation operations. With a proven track record of managing complex tax landscapes, I effectively navigated regulatory changes, reduced financial risks, and enhanced the company's financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure statutory compliance with Indirect tax laws, regulations and reporting requirements - Goods & Service Tax (GST), Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, EOU and Foreign Trade Policy
• Working closely with leadership management related to tax planning, Advisory, compliances and litigation alongwith other internal/ external shareholders
• Develop and implement a comprehensive indirect taxation strategy that aligns with business objectives and legal requirements, standardization of procedures
• Handling litigations under GST, audits, department queries, attending to pending litigations under earlier Laws, filing appeals and appearing before revenue authorities during personal hearing, preparing arguments for successful completion of cases, working closely with legal counsel and tax authorities to resolve any issues.
• Advisory on day to day operational issues on taxability, HSN, valuation, invoicing, refund of tax, tax payments, E-invoicing, etc.
• Periodic indirect tax reviews of locations/ factories to facilitate early detection of non-compliances and timely corrective action to reduce disputes/ litigations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and other departments to optimize tax planning and risk management strategies.
• Reviewing M&A/ Business Restructuring schemes for legal/ operational support to ensure compliances and smooth transition without any business disruption
• Representing business issues affecting group companies to Government, Industry bodies
• Contract Structuring with customers/ vendors/ group entities/ service providers in a way to minimize incidence of Indirect tax and ensure compliance
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the company and recommending necessary adjustments to strategies and operations
• Oversee the preparation and submission of indirect tax filings (all GST Returns)
• Identifying opportunities for tax savings, process improvements, and cost efficiencies within the indirect taxation function.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to indirect taxation.
• Workshops/ trainings across locations, guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional development
• Technology Integration: Leveraging technology to streamline tax compliance and reporting processes, implementing tax automation tools and software
• Directed comprehensive tax compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations, reducing audit risks effectively.
• Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of tax strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing resource allocation.
• Developed and executed training programs for staff on indirect tax regulations, improving accuracy and compliance across departments.
• Analyzed tax data using advanced analytical tools, resulting in improved forecasting accuracy and strategic decision-making.

• Played a crucial role in managing and optimizing client’s indirect tax processes. Worked closely with tax team, cross-functional departments and external partners to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Advisory services to various clients belonging to different industries & service sectors for ensuring Indirect Tax compliances
• Conducting financial Due Diligence Review (DDR) in major mergers/ acquisitions/ sale of target unit to assist client in financial decision making
• Conducting indirect tax review and health check-up for clients and guiding them towards tax optimization, risk mitigation, credit optimization, compliance efficiency etc.
• Compliance management: Assisting clients in complying with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Assisting clients in claiming rebate and refund, involving complex procedure and documentation
• Advising clients in business structuring by suggesting alternative business models and ascertaining the indirect tax implications under each of the models
• Extensive contract reviewing with indirect tax perspective to analyze implications under the contracts

• As a diligent and results-oriented Taxation Officer, I consistently served various clients by providing advisory services related to various laws under Indirect Taxes (Central Excise, VAT, Customs, FTP, EOU, etc.). Assisting clients with tax planning, compliances and resolving tax-related issues. Staying updated on tax regulations, conducting audits and offering recommendations for optimizing tax liabilities. Compliance management, dispute resolution, training & education