Director - Tax (Global Taxation: APAC/India) at TransUnion GTC LLP (2024-03 – 2026-04)
- Lead end-to-end corporate tax governance across APAC/India, ensuring compliance with Income Tax, GST, TDS/withholding tax, and statutory regulations while establishing the GCC Tax Center of Excellence.
- Oversee tax accounting, tax payments, and internal tax reporting; support accurate provisioning and disclosures in line with AS 22 / Ind AS 12 (Deferred Tax).
- Ensure timely completion of statutory audits and tax audits for group entities, maintaining audit readiness and documentation quality.
- Manage corporate tax filings including income tax returns, GST returns, and withholding tax compliance for multiple legal entities.
- Advise leadership on international taxation, DTAA/treaty analysis, cross-border transactions, and FEMA matters including FLA and IDPMS/EDPMS compliance.
- Drive global tax compliance for entities operating across USA, UK, Canada, China, Mauritius, Netherlands, and other jurisdictions; handle foreign tax reporting and ad-hoc special tax projects.
- Strengthen GST/VAT processes including credit optimization, liability discharge, and management of GST/VAT refunds.
- Provide inputs on tax implications of business strategies, annual tax projections, and support financial reporting for accounting for income taxes. Overseeing the work of Finance & accounts team for book keeping and finalisation of accounts.
- Handle US Taxation, including Use & Sales Tax and US International Tax compliance.
Director - Tax (Corporate Tax) & Regulatory Services at Ernst & Young (EY) LLP (2022-03 – 2024-02)
- Strategic tax advisor and client-facing leader, driving enterprise tax governance, risk oversight, and operating model maturity for marquee MNC and large domestic clients across Telecom and Infrastructure sectors.
- Served as a trusted advisor to CXOs and finance leadership on corporate tax strategy, governance architecture, and enterprise tax risk management across complex, multi-entity environments. Overseeing the Tax & finance operate for big corporate clients.
- Led high-impact advisory mandates focused on strengthening tax operating models, documentation rigor, and audit-ready control frameworks aligned to evolving regulatory expectations.
- Guided clients on tax implications of business decisions, structuring considerations, and regulatory preparedness through a governance-first lens rather than execution support.
- Championed tax process digitalization using EY proprietary platforms to enhance visibility, control oversight, and compliance monitoring at an organizational level.
- Provided strategic oversight during statutory and tax audits, search & survey matters, and diligence reviews, enabling confident engagement with regulators through robust preparedness frameworks.
- Acted as the primary client interface for tax and regulatory matters, influencing leadership decisions and embedding sustainable tax governance practices within finance organizations.
Head - Taxation at Dish TV India Limited (2014-09 – 2022-02)
Progression: DGM → GM → AVP → Head of Taxation
- Led end-to-end corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and tax management for Dish TV and group entities across Direct Tax, Service Tax, GST, and VAT.
- Managed tax litigation before Tribunal and Commissioner (Appeals); prepared written submissions, paper books, and briefed counsels for assessment and appellate proceedings.
- Directed preparation of tax computations, e-returns, and handled assessment proceedings including Transfer Pricing matters in coordination with consultants.
- Drove GST strategy and implementation across India; conducted nationwide training for regional offices during GST rollout and received the Dish Excellence Award (2017–18) for tax compliance.
- Liaised with authorities for tax exemptions, refunds, and regulatory approvals; successfully secured INR 145 crores in pending income tax refunds.
- Oversaw international tax compliance and cross-border transactions for operations in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka, including FEMA, PSS, and digital wallet-related tax matters.
- Supported M&A and business restructuring, including the merger with Videocon d2h, assessing tax implications and ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Ensured accurate tax accounting, tax provisions, and disclosures in financial statements in collaboration with finance teams.
- Acted as an in-house tax advisor across functions (P2P, O2C, R2R, SAP), embedding tax controls into business processes and strengthening audit readiness.
- Continuously monitored changes in tax laws, judicial precedents, and regulatory updates to optimize tax positions and ensure compliance.
Deputy Manager/ Manager, Taxation at Max India Limited (2012-02 – 2014-08)
Senior Analyst/ Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager, Taxation at Deloitte Haskins & Sells (2008-04 – 2012-01)
Finance Manager at SGC Services Private Ltd. (2007-01 – 2008-03)
Audit Intern at Sharma Goel & Company (2003-12 – 2006-12)
