Vishwa Roop Jha
Delhi
Summary
Experienced Indirect Tax professional with over 8 years of experience in GST compliance, litigation, assessments, audits, tax advisory, and multi-state indirect tax management across Retail, Manufacturing, E-commerce sectors. Proven expertise in handling GST investigations, departmental audits, scrutiny proceedings, show cause notices, appeals, and tax reconciliations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive – Indirect Tax |Litigations|
Lenskart Solutions Limited
02.2024 - Current
- Handelling GST litigation matters, including drafting and filing replies to notices, show cause notices (SCNs), appeals and assessment proceedings for 62 Nos. GST registrations
- Liaising with GST authorities, consultants, and legal counsels for litigations, GST audits, assessments and compliance matters.
- Conducting legal research on GST provisions, notifications, circulars, and judicial precedents to support litigation strategy and case positions.
- Preparing case briefs, compiling supporting documents, and coordinating with tax consultants/counsels for representation before GST authorities and appellate forums
- Supporting GST audits, investigations, and departmental assessments through documentation, data compilation, and response preparation
- Monitoring changes in GST laws and assessing their impact on business operations and ongoing litigation matters.
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders to resolve GST-related issues and ensure effective tax compliance across business functions.
- Supporting internal, statutory and tax audits
Assistant Manager – Finance (Taxation & AP)
French Bakery Private Limited
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Led GST and TDS compliance functions.
- Managed assessments, notices, audits and departmental correspondences.
- Handled GST annual return filings and tax reconciliations.
- Supervised vendor compliance and indirect tax controls.
- Managed Accounts Payable operations and vendor settlements
- Process Improvement related to GST compliance
Senior Executive – GST Compliance
High Street Essentials Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed end-to-end GST compliance for pan-India retail operations.
- Handled departmental notices, audits and assessments.
- Performed GST liability reviews and turnover reconciliations.
- Coordinated annual GST audit and return filings
Finance Executive-GST Compliances
Methodex Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed GST compliance for 24 GST registrations.
- Handled GST annual returns, reconciliations and ROC compliances.
- Prepared MIS reports and coordinated key account activities.
Accounts & Tax Executive
Antriksh Technosys Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Ensured compliance with indirect tax regulations through TDS filings and accurate accounting operations.
- Oversaw vendor payments and performed reconciliations to maintain accurate banking records.
Education
M.Com -
IGNOU
B. Com -
University of Delhi
Skills
- GST Litigation
- GST Assessments
- GST Audits
- Indirect Tax
- Multi-state compliance
- GSTR-9 & 9C
- Tax Risk Management
- Departmental Notices
- Appeals coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- ERP-Navision
Languages
English
Hindi
Interests
- Exploring new places
Accomplishments
- Coordinated GSTAT appeal matters involving cumulative tax exposure exceeding Rs.11 Crores.
- Successfully managed litigation strategy, documentation, factual submissions, and coordination with external counsels for appellate proceedings.
- Played a key role in defending a GST demand of approximately Rs.190 Crores issued under Section 74 of the CGST Act, resulting in closure of proceedings with a demand of only Rs.35 Lakhs which are further appealed at appellate authority.
- Drafted and reviewed responses to more than 40 GST notices, including scrutiny notices, audit observations, summons, investigations, and show cause notices.
- Mentored and supervised 2 Industrial Trainees, providing technical guidance on GST compliance, reconciliations, and litigation support.
- Collaborated with Finance, Legal, Business, Operations, and external consulting firms to ensure timely closure of tax disputes and audits
Custom
I declare that the information mentioned herein my resume is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed or distorted. If at any time I am found to have concealed / distorted any material information, my appointment shall be liable for termination without notice or compensation.
Personal Information
Father's Name: Mr. Jai Rudra Jha
Marital Status : Married
Timeline
Senior Executive – Indirect Tax |Litigations|
Lenskart Solutions Limited
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager – Finance (Taxation & AP)
French Bakery Private Limited
11.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Executive – GST Compliance
High Street Essentials Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 10.2022
Finance Executive-GST Compliances
Methodex Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - 01.2021
Accounts & Tax Executive
Antriksh Technosys Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 06.2018
M.Com -
IGNOU
B. Com -
University of Delhi