PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:- Broad and practical background in GST and foreign trade advisory and compliance, supporting clients in diverse sectors. I have assisted clients in navigating tax regulations, ensuring compliance and optimizing their tax strategies. I also have an experience in conducting due diligence assignments from both the acquirer and vendor perspectives.- Expertise in Filing of SOFTEX form which is mandatory under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines to facilitate the export of software and IT enabled services. Preparing Monthly Performance Reports (MPR), Service Export Reporting Forms (SERF), coordinating Softex form submission and certification with authorities, and assisting Non-STPI units in formalizing export contracts and realizing export proceeds from software exports to facilitate timely repatriation of foreign exchange earnings.- Proficient in preparing refund workings, filing refund applications, and effectively coordinating with tax authorities to resolve issues and expedite the sanctioning of refund amounts.- Advising businesses on selecting the appropriate duty remission scheme, handling duty drawback claims, Advance Authorization, obtaining deemed export status certificate for supplies made to EOU/AA/EPCG license holders. Facilitating duty-free import of capital goods for manufacturing through EPCG license and ensuring compliance with documentation and reporting requirements.- Experience in managing litigation support services and helped clients with strong defense during tax disputes. My work involves direct engagement with tax authorities and representing clients at different levels within the tax department. I have drafted responses to notices and appeals before appellate authorities to clearly articulate and defend clients' positions.- Working closely with IT professionals and business stakeholders to design and implement automation solutions. This includes automating routine accounting tasks such as reconciliation, financial reporting and compliance management.