Aarzoo Gupta
Summary
Professional with more than 3 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect tax matters to diverse clients across various industries like renewable, manufacturing, mining, FMCG, tech etc. Expertise spans largely in GST and Customs, with a strong focus on advisory (including due diligences) and litigation support. Have handled various litigation related assignments, which includes a critical issue related to secondment of expats.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax
Price Waterhouse & Co LLP
11.2021 - Current
- Handled various advisories including on some of the major issues in GST like taxability of corporate guarantee, secondment, free of cost supplies between related parties, ISD vs Cross charge analysis etc
- Assignments related to evaluation of pros and cons of operating from DTA vs SEZ vs STPI
- Advisory on key issues pertaining to e-commerce operations such as TCS applicability on exports, marketplace analysis, GST on OIDAR services etc
- Assignments related to critical aspects of Customs such as classification, exemption, valuation, SVB etc
- Multiple due diligences of Target companies in sectors like renewable, automotive, FMCG
- Performed health checks from GST and Customs perspective for key industry player in apparel and mining sector
- Assignments related to litigations, which includes preparation of submissions, writ, etc., and coordination with the authorities
- Handled Customs on-site audit and coordinated with the authorities
- Handled GST litigation for a key industry player in apparel sector and ensuring fruitful results
- Issues like ineligible credit, explanations of reconciliations to authorities, secondment etc
- Have been handled
- Internal presentations on routine GST updates and their impact on clients across various sectors
- Assistance in GST compliance (Annual Return & Audit, GSTR 1, GSTR 3B)
- Awarded with various certificates – On spot award, Client Appreciation award, team appreciation award etc
Article Assistant
S. Tandon & Associates
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Prepared Financial statements of clients in compliance with applicable statutes and other relevant Accounting Standards
- Functioned as a part of team in conducting audits under Companies Act, Income Tax Act and GST
- Performed reconciliations of various statutory returns like Service GST with Books of accounts;
- Prepared reply to Notices and Appeal related exposure in the field of GST, Income Tax, Service Tax
- Provided clients with consultancy relating to GST Act, Income Tax Act and other Statues;
- Conducted verification of fixed assets and inventory of various multinational corporations
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
05.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
USOL
05.2019
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Project management
- Managing team and setting priorities
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax
Price Waterhouse & Co LLP
11.2021 - Current
Article Assistant
S. Tandon & Associates
02.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
USOL
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
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