Vemula Sindhu
Tax Specialist
Hyderabad
Summary
A detail-oriented and results-driven Indirect Tax Professional with 4 years of experience in U.S. and Canadian Indirect Taxation, specializing in Sales and Use Tax and Transaction Tax. Possesses advanced expertise in Vertex software, e-filings, and the preparation and review of compliance returns. Proven track record of managing tax compliance processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing tax operations. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by management for exceptional contributions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Specialist
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisting with various state and local indirect tax compliance projects.
- Worked on the team's high-complexity, high-dollar Vertex-based client, standardizing processes by developing methods to improve efficiency and reduce the budgeted hours allocated.
- Preparing manual Sales and Use Tax Returns based on the requirements.
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline workflow.
- Facilitated Colorado state recalculation training on Vertex software to boost team efficiency, streamline preparation processes, and minimize online calculation errors during filings.
- Functioned as the point of contact for two associates, providing support, guidance, and resolving all their queries during compliance preparation and filings.
- Conducted compliance preparation review for both Vertex and File Point software clients on a monthly basis.
- Handled the multi-state registration process for new clients.
- Assisted in preparing and presenting the monthly dashboards to the U.S team.
- Possess basic knowledge of multi-state notice resolutions.
Senior Tax Associate
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Preparing the Prepayment returns and filing them before the due date.
- Managed the preparation and review of multistate tax returns, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations and leveraging Vertex software to streamline processes, resulting in a reduction in filing errors.
- Processing client data using Access database and Alteryx to successfully import to Vertex.
- Filed and reviewed Sales and Use Tax returns for all U.S and Canadian states, as well as local jurisdictions.
- To review the work of self and of peers
- Create monthly, quarterly, and annual client tax filings.
- Oversees and safeguards confidential information and sensitive material.
- Create files for clients by utilizing Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Utilize strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
- Processing tax returns and bills
- Maintains tax compliance information in electronic and hard copy filing systems.
- Assist team members with variety of tasks to provide client engagement support and coordination.
- As part of the Training Team, conduct process training for the new hires on sales and Use tax filing, return preparation and other processes.
- Working closely with the U.S Tax managers and other consultants to plan and handle new client Transitions.
- Preparing and presenting the monthly Dashboards to the U.S Team.
- Working closely with the assigned onshore and offshore mentees and training to be independent filers.
- Assigning and reviewing notices logs extractions to the Associates in the Team.
- Suggest management Process improvement ideas and working on them to achieve the desired goals.
- Assisting Tax specialists, Team leads with everyday compliance tasks.
- Handling 3 - 4 Associates and helping with Vertex for return preparation.
- Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) for clients.
Tax Associate
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Filed over 300 returns on a monthly basis.
- Managed compliance preparation for low to medium complexity clients, utilizing both Vertex and File Point based on client-provided data.
- Updated client notes regularly to enhance overall efficiency.
- Logged notices related to refund processing, assessments for late filings, refunds, prepayments, etc.
- Trained and mentored a new hire, enabling them to become an independent contributor.
- Prepared journal entries (JE) and general ledger (GL) entries as part of the compliance return preparation process.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Avinash College of Commerce
04.2001 - 04.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance
Vishwa Vishwani Business School
04.2001 - 04.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Quick Learner
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Self-motivated
- Multi-project handling
- Planning
- Ability to grasp new concepts
- Communication and people skills
- Quality of work
- Go-getter attitude
- MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Vertex
- File Point
Accomplishments
- Filing more than 12,000 Sales and Use Tax returns in four years.
- Recognized as the top performer for over 15 months across various categories, including filing, preparation, and reviews, throughout my entire tenure.
- Proven track record in client standardization and process improvement to boost efficiency and consistency.
- Earned more than 80 individual recognitions during my tenure for outstanding contributions in various areas.
- Successfully trained a new hire in the offshore team as part of the pilot batch, transforming them into an independent contributor.
- Organized multiple team-building and communication enhancement activities.
Timeline
Tax Specialist
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd
08.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Tax Associate
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2022 - 07.2024
Tax Associate
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd
12.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce -
Avinash College of Commerce
04.2001 - 04.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance
Vishwa Vishwani Business School
04.2001 - 04.2021
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