Zainul Attarwala
Chartered Accountant
Burnaby
Summary
Experienced Assistant Manager with over 7 years of experience in direct and international taxation. Excellent reputation for resolving personal taxation problems and providing guidance in regulatory compliance. Intend to pursue to CPA, British Columbia, and endeavor to apply for the In-Depth Tax Program run by CPA, Canada.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Tax Manager
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP- Member firm)
Mumbai
08.2020 - Current
- Review and preparation of income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
- Oversee direction of the team and develop team strategies for multiple assignments
- Performed engagement management, including preparation and review of billing analysis , budgets and collections
- Researched and analyzed tax developments and jurisprudence to specific business situations and assist in tax planning
- Assisted in conducting intra –firm in national tax trainings, white papers, publishing of newspaper articles on Income tax and foreign exchange concepts and amendments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented firm's mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
Direct Tax Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP - Member firm)
Mumbai
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Prepared and e-filed income tax returns, quarterly withholding tax returns and monthly tax depositions of individuals, firms, trusts, domestic and foreign companies
- Drafted submissions for tax assessments, scrutiny assessments and represented client before revenue authorities.
- Prepared of grounds of appeal, paper book, stay petitions, abeyance petitions for submissions before revenue authorities
- Assisted legal counsel in preparation of working papers and submissions before higher courts.
- Conducted tax due diligence assignments, and tax provisioning review for audit clients.
- Worked on advisory assignments pertaining to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), withholding tax implications on payments related to royalty/fees for technical services and permanent establishment
- Worked on assignments pertaining to advisory on Foreign Tax Credits in India or in overseas jurisdictions, evaluation of Place of Effective Management (POEM) and setting up of Indian as well as international investment structures.
- Reviewed /drafting of assignment documents from Tax and Social Security perspective and Global Mobility perspective.
- Conducted Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) diagnostic reviews and advisory for clients, preparation of compounding applications and representation before for compounding authorities.
- Worked on advisory matters relating to guidelines/regulations/master directions issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Prepared and filed statutory forms/returns – Form ARF, Form FC-GPR, SMF, FLA return and assisted clients with relevant compliances under FEMA.
- Prepared and filed Company Secretarial compliances such as notices, minutes of meetings of board of directors and shareholders, share certificates, Form FC-2, 3, 4, Form PAS
- Worked on advisory assignments pertaining to company law matters.
- Assisted in conducting tax audits and preparation of Tax Audit Reports of companies and firms
Articled Assistant
Thingna & Contractor
Mumbai
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted seniors in tax filings of individuals, firms and companies
- Assisted seniors in assessment proceedings and representation before revenue authorities.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for revenue submissions.
- Assisted and led concurrent audit of Indian branch of a foreign bank for one and a half years. Audited areas include trade finance operations, retail banking, treasury and regulatory compliances.
Education
Diploma in International Taxation -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai , MH 04.2022 - Current
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai, MH 05.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Commerce - Accounting , Finance & Taxation
University of Mumbai , H.R College
Mumbai, MH 01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Mumbai , H.R College
Mumbai, MH 01.2010 - 12.2012
Skills
Corporate tax filings
Tax computing and advisory
Litigation and representation
Regulatory compliances
Tax accounting issues and provisioning
Financial management and analysis
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Additional Information
- Drafted a thought paper on the topic “Regulatory and Policy Changes for promoting Startups in India”
- Published a Union Budget related article on taxmann.com.
- Involved in the National tax team which caters to tax clearances pan India
- Supervised and led a team of 4 Consultants and 10 articled assistants, for conducting physical verification of Gold for a Foreign Bank
Trainings
- Completed 100 hours of Computer Training as a part of ICAI curriculum
- Completed 'General Management and Communication Skills Course' as a part of ICAI curriculum
Timeline
Diploma in International Taxation -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Tax Manager
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP- Member firm)
08.2020 - Current
Direct Tax Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP - Member firm)
05.2017 - 07.2020
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Commerce - Accounting , Finance & Taxation
University of Mumbai , H.R College
01.2013 - 12.2015
Articled Assistant
Thingna & Contractor
03.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Mumbai , H.R College
01.2010 - 12.2012