SAP
Vishal Modi
Chartered Accountant
Noida
Summary
Results-oriented Chartered Accountant with over 8 years in taxation, financial governance, and regulatory compliance. Led tax operations and established compliance frameworks while driving process transformation through automation and data analytics. Managed large teams and provided expert advice on complex tax issues, delivering audit-ready processes and optimizing operational efficiency with technology solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Tax & Compliance Governance
Ernst & Young LLP (EY India)
12.2022 - Current
- Lead end-to-end tax governance framework for client engagements, ensuring compliance with evolving GST and direct tax regulations
- Oversee multi-state GST compliance (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C), including review mechanisms and control checks
- Act as primary SPOC for tax advisory, providing insights on transaction structuring and regulatory implications
- Drive automation initiatives for high-volume data processing, improving turnaround time and reducing compliance risk
- Establish and monitor reconciliation frameworks (GSTR-2A/2B, 26AS, revenue) to ensure audit readiness
- Manage tax audit, assessments, and litigation support, including strategy, documentation, and representation readiness
- Implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and internal controls aligned with EY quality and risk protocols
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (finance, legal, operations) to ensure integrated compliance governance
- Streamlined reporting processes, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
Senior Executive – Tax & Finance Governance
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed enterprise-level tax compliance framework covering GST and TDS across business functions
- Contributed to monthly financial close governance through P&L review and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Ensured compliance with Companies Act, Accounting Standards, and regulatory requirements
- Developed and implemented reconciliation and control processes for GST, revenue, and tax reporting, enhancing financial integrity
- Played a key role in monthly financial close governance, including P&L review and variance analysis
- Supported annual return filings (GSTR-9/9C) and corporate tax compliance reviews
- Directed statutory reporting (Forms 61, 61A, 61B) and ensured compliance with regulatory timelines, minimizing risk of penalties
Assistant Manager
Cloudway Consulting Pvt Ltd | Ashok OP Agrawal & Co. | Mars & Associates
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed taxation, audit, and compliance engagements to ensure 0% tolerance in compliance.
- Supported tax audits, internal audits, and financial statement finalization.
- Represented in income tax scrutiny and assessment proceedings.
- Built a strong foundation in GST, direct tax, and accounting frameworks.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Taxation
ICAI
Delhi, India01-2019
Skills
Tax Compliance Management
Tax strategy
Regulatory compliance
Internal Audit Coordination
Financial Statement Analysis
Process automation
Data reporting tools
SAP Tally Genius
Advanced Excel
Team management
Team leadership
Stakeholder & Client Management
Accomplishments
- Led automation-driven transformation in tax processes, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy
- Strengthened compliance governance frameworks, ensuring audit readiness and zero non-compliance exposure
- Successfully handled complex tax assessments and reconciliations for large datasets
- Built and managed high-performing teams, ensuring consistent delivery quality
Software
Tally
Genius
Automation Tools (Alteryx)
Certification
GST Certification – CA Bimal Jain
Timeline
Manager – Tax & Compliance Governance
Ernst & Young LLP (EY India)
12.2022 - Current
Senior Executive – Tax & Finance Governance
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.
03.2019 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
Cloudway Consulting Pvt Ltd | Ashok OP Agrawal & Co. | Mars & Associates
05.2018 - 08.2018
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Taxation
ICAI
Positioning Achieved (Important)
- Governance leader → not just compliance executor
- Senior Manager-ready → focuses on oversight, controls, stakeholder handling
- Transformation-driven → automation + efficiency focus
- Big4-aligned → risk, quality, and audit readiness language