Director Of Tax - South Asia
CurrentBuild inhouse cost efficient and reliable tax department from scratch.Contributed in successful implementation of Goods and Service tax (GST) for Marriott entities and provided assistance in execution across properties in IndiaWorked towards managing service tax inquiry/investigation from DGCEI and led departmental service tax auditDrove strategic efforts in smooth implementation of TDS reconciliation process for claiming correct and higher TDS; led the team in automation of WHT write off processDeveloped and designed Company GST Compliant Albeit System and analyzed process challenges to improve operational efficiencyPlayed a key role in streamlining tax operations and managed tax activities handled in-house thereby reducing the overall advisory cost A strong and reliable channel between headquarter and continentLed the service tax reconciliation as per books and returns required as per EA Service tax audit and GST audit