Harish M

As a seasoned professional, I bring 18 years of expertise in commercial operations, specializing in indirect taxation, GST, and import/export management across diverse industries. My current role as Assistant Manager at Nash Industries Private Limited has honed my skills in tax compliance, government liaison, and logistics management. I'm adept at navigating the complexities of customs clearance, recovering refunds, and optimizing processes to achieve business excellence.

With a proven track record of successful team leadership and driving process improvements, I thrive in challenging environments where strategic thinking and problem-solving are paramount. A team leader who can add value to the organization.

Assistant Manager - Nash Industries (I) Private Limited - Bangalore

(2007-11)

• Pre-Export & Post-Export Documentation: Supervised the preparation of pre-export shipment documents and coordinated with freight forwarders for post-shipment documentation, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• HSN Classification & Import Duty Structure: Provided accurate HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) classification and established duty structure for import materials, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
• Tax Compliance & Cenvat Credit Management: Managed tax conditions, optimized Cenvat credit processes on SAP, and ensured minimal errors, leading to improved financial efficiency.
• Rebate & Refund Processing: Prepared documents for rebates and Rule-5 refunds, filed applications with departments, and diligently followed up to ensure timely processing.
• Sales & Excise Ledger Reconciliation: Conducted monthly sales and excise duty payable ledger reconciliation, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to compliance standards.
• Excise Return Filing & Refund Coordination: Filed excise returns for multiple units, coordinated with the Central Excise Department for refund processing, and ensured timely compliance.
• Audit Support & Legal Compliance: Provided support for internal and external audits, ensured smooth coordination with departments for legal agreements, and maintained compliance with EPCG license and EOU renewal procedures.

Stores Department (Central Excise) - Medreich Limited - Bengaluru

(2006-07 - 2007-11)

• Export Documentation, Tax Compliance & E-filing: Prepared and ensured timely completion of export dispatch documents, optimized Cenvat credit processes, managed weekly and monthly e-filing transactions, and maintained accurate records while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Stores Department (Central Excise) - Cipla Limited - Bengaluru

(2005-05 - 2006-06)

• Export Documentation, Tax Credit & Compliance: Managed and streamlined export documentation, optimized Cenvat credits for capital goods and service tax, and ensured timely collection of job work challans while maintaining precise records and full regulatory compliance.

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Mysore University (2004-05)

Diploma - Computer Application (2006-05)