Anup Khandelwal

Seasoned finance and tax professional with over 12 progressive experience driving financial operations, Tax & Regulatory compliance, and business transformation across industry environments, including eight years in Ernst & Young. Specialized in tax advisory, compliance, and tax technology, with a strong track record in leading GST implementation for multinational corporations and delivering measurable business impact through cross-functional leadership. Currently pursuing Executive MBA from IIT Bombay-Washington University St.

Louis, combining deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen. In my current role, I go beyond core tax functions to drive strategic initiatives - spearheading the creation of new service verticals, developing business development strategies, process optimization and leading market expansion efforts.

Director at BDO India LLP (2023-04 – Present)

• Developed and executed comprehensive business development strategies, expanding service offerings into new sectors and increasing practice revenue.
• Led e-invoicing projects in Malaysia, and scaled India's tech framework to France, Poland, and others driving new international revenue for the Pune office.
• Secured a 5M+ global client engagement for other service lines, coordinating cross-functional teams across service lines.
• Driving Tax Technology solution development and process automation projects.
• Delivered comprehensive Indirect Tax advisory, and led Auto PLI and EV incentive initiatives, strengthening the firm's policy advisory capabilities.

Lead – Accounts & Finance at Bajaj Finance Limited (2022-06 – 2023-03)

• Led Tax team providing strategic tax advisory to internal business units, reviewing and recommending structural changes to commercial agreements with external partners to enhance compliance efficiency and reduce financial exposure.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving opportunities, optimized tax credits, and ensured accurate tax compliance.

Indirect Tax Manager at Ernst & Young LLP (2021-01 – 2022-06)

• Conducted more than 50 Due Diligences from the Tax perspective, identifying risk areas, issues, and exposure, and providing guidance on deal-related conditions, representations, and warranties.
• Managed and led client services, overseeing all aspects of service delivery and client relationship management.
• Directed the Indirect Tax function for clients in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors, covering GST compliance, health checks, process improvements, advisory, automation, and audit support.

Lead – Indirect Tax at Nangia Anderson LLP (2019-12 – 2020-07)

• Head of Indirect Taxes for operations in Pune.

Consultant to Manager at Ernst & Young LLP (2013-08 – 2019-09)

• Led GST implementation and impact assessments for clients, including: Reviewing contracts, business processes, SOPs and suggesting changes. Calculating and analysing financial impacts on the various business verticals. Determining tax positions and issuing Position Papers. Advising on reporting requirements during GST transition.
• Provided tax advisory support and managed compliance across Central Excise, Service Tax, Sales Tax, Customs, GST, and Foreign Trade Policy.
• Conducted tax due diligence reviews, represented clients to the GST Council, facilitated timely liquidation of accumulated credits, and provided litigation support.
• Automated manual tax processes, such as E-way bill generation, GSTR-2A reconciliation, airline credit management, and CHA invoice compilation, in collaboration with the Tax Technology team.
• Gained experience across diverse sectors, including Automotive, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, and IT/ITeS.
• Executed GST health-check reviews, optimized GST credit, identified process improvement opportunities, and performed risk assessments to demonstrate value addition.

Industrial Trainee at L'Oreal India Private Limited (2011-04 – 2012-02)

CA Article-ship

• Involved in VAT audits, preparation and filing of VAT returns.
• Maintained 'Daily Stock Account' as per Central Excise law.

Article Assistant at Patankar & Associates (2008-08 – 2011-03)

• Statutory audit and stock audit of private companies in automobile, real estate and consumer product segment.
• Tax audit of companies, firms and individuals engaged in construction and manufacturing.

Executive MBA – IIT Bombay - Washington University St. Louis (2025-01 – 2026-06)

Chartered Accountant – The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (2008-07 – 2013-07)

Bachelor of commerce – Savitribai Phule Pune University (2008-04 – 2011-05)