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Muscat Oman

Muscat, Oman

• Providing end-to-end financial advisory on organizational tax planning & structuring to facilitate VAT compliance. • Managing input/output VAT calculation, transaction and documentation, complying with Oman VAT laws & regulations. • Maintaining & reconciling invoices, receipts & books of accounts, facilitating on-time VAT remittances & return filing to the Oman Tax Authority. • Handling VAT assessments in coordination with the tax authorities, ensuring 100% compliance. • Educating the cross-functional employees on the proper execution of VAT transactions & documentation.• Analyzing and mitigating VAT impacts on organizational pricing, cost structure, cash flow & profitability. • Streamlining internal & customer VAT refund processes, advising on exemptions & documentation. • Liaising with the tax consultants to introduce the best practices & risk remedies based on the revised tax regime.• Leading digital process transformation for faster, safer & accurate tax management at a reduced cost.• Conducting internal audits and implementing processes & controls to avoid the chances of penalty.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• Spearheaded end-to-end tax compliance of 13 group companies across India based on regulatory amendments & changes.• Directed accounting operations, audit & compliance of the Singapore-based subsidiary, collaborating with the Company Secretary. • Implemented GST across the organization, coordinating with the IT team to customize the SAP-based accounting system.• Managed GST compliance, advising management on tax applicability, impact, liability, exemption & remittances.• Analyzed business operations & finances, recommending tax-efficient business practices & policies to save company costs.• Facilitated online data submission for regulatory compliance within the stipulated timelines.• Collaborated with the leadership & tax consultants, optimizing tax structure & mitigating risks. • Enhanced working capital flow, issuing lower tax deduction certificates.• Facilitated inter-state purchases with reduced costs, securing long-pending documentation. • Maintained banking relations, managing formalities for bank guarantees, international fund transfers, signatory change, etc.• Handled departmental & external audits & ROC enquiries with zero findings. • Managed tax-related appeals, litigations & investigations, front-facing the regulatory authorities across jurisdictions.• Established a robust accounting MIS, AR/AP reporting & data management system, facilitating financial projections, analysis & audit.• Recruited & trained suitable talents on the nuances of financial audit & risk mitigation in the ever-changing regulatory environment.

Kolkata Area, India

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• Performed various service tax & VAT reconciliations and prepared analytical reports.• Ensured indirect tax compliances, auditing reports, compiling documents, computing taxes & filing returns with zero errors.• Facilitated GST implementation, integrating required changes into the accounting software & management system.• Advised the leadership on changing taxation, devising & implementing compliant systems & processes. • Liaised with internal/external auditors & government authorities, facilitating seamless financial governance.• Represented the company in GST & income tax litigations, achieving favourable outcomes & tax refunds.

Kolkata Area, India

• Joined as an executive and received 3 promotions to the Taxation Manager position. • Led comprehensive finance & accounting management of 19 branches across the eastern region.• Streamlined accounting processes, bank/balance sheet reconciliation & budget projection, designing strategic financial models.• Prepared & analyzed journal, ledger, cash book & subsidiaries, complying with the regulatory requirements. • Steered month-end account closing, reconciliation & reporting processes, maintaining TAT.• Facilitated direct & indirect tax documentation, due diligence & return submission, spotting gaps & ensuring accuracy.• Established internal audit & control policies, driving continuous process improvement. • Managed external & internal audit processes, ensuring optimum audit conformity.• Performed P&L & gap analysis and recommended profitability solutions, achieving management appreciation.

Kolkata Area, India

• Conducting thorough preparation of branch accounts and meticulously reconciling branch books with head office records to ensure accuracy and consistency.• Managing all banking activities and diligently preparing periodic bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.• Exercising careful supervision over cash collection from customers, ensuring precise recording in the cash book to maintain transparency and accountability.• Taking charge of the annual branch budget, meticulously calculating monthly variances to facilitate effective financial planning and control.• Actively supporting the customer service department in resolving disputes related to customer accounts, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional service and customer satisfaction.• Maintaining meticulous records of repossessed vehicle stocks, ensuring accurate recording of sales to uphold financial accuracy and compliance.• Timely preparation of various monthly management information system reports, providing valuable insights and facilitating informed decision-making.• Collaborating closely with internal auditors and statutory auditors, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining a robust internal control environment.

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