Mahesh Parmar

Senior Finance & Tax professional with 15+ years of experience in financial management, statutory audits, and group company operations, direct & indirect taxation, GST, RBI compliances (CIC). Strong exposure to cash flow management, audit coordination, tax assessments and regulatory reporting. Adept at working closely with CFOs, auditors, consultants, banks and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance, control and business continuity.

Manager – Finance & Accounts - Smiti Holding & Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

(2018-10)

• Managing end-to-end finance, accounts, taxation and statutory compliances for group companies
• Finalising standalone financial statements and coordinating statutory, tax and internal audits
• Handling cash flow management, including: Daily / periodic cash flow monitoring, Fund availability planning, Coordination with management for payment prioritisation
• Preparing MIS reports, cash flow statements and financial summaries for CFO and management
• Managing income tax assessments, scrutiny cases, rectifications and appellate matters
• Ensuring timely filing of Income Tax returns, GST returns, TDS returns and RBI CIC returns and attending RBI inspections
• Preparing advance tax workings, tax provisions and reconciliations
• Liaising with CFO, auditors, tax consultants, banks and regulatory authorities
• Addressing audit observations and ensuring timely closure

Deputy Manager – Finance & Taxation - Geetanjali Trading & Investments Pvt. Ltd.

(2010-05 - 2018-10)

• Independently handled direct tax, GST and finance compliances for multiple group entities
• Prepared computations of income and filed annual income tax returns
• Coordinated statutory audits and tax audits end-to-end
• Managed scrutiny assessments, refunds, rectifications and appellate matters
• Handled monthly TDS compliances, quarterly returns and Form 16 / 16A
• Prepared advance tax estimates and management reports
• Ensured compliance with RBI reporting requirements for CIC entities

Executive – Taxation - Marksans Pharma Ltd.

(2007 - 2010)

• Prepared income tax computations and e-filing of returns for company and directors
• Handled search case returns (u/s 153A) and block assessment matters
• Managed TDS compliances, quarterly returns and statutory certificates
• Coordinated tax audit and transfer pricing audit
• Handled service tax compliances and refund follow-ups
• Prepared assessment details and represented before tax authorities

Senior Assistant – Taxation - Hindustan Pencils Ltd. (APSARA / NATARAJ)

(2002-02 - 2007-06)

• Prepared appeal documentation for CIT(A) and ITAT cases
• Managed TDS, TCS and income tax returns for group companies
• Prepared computations of income and tax liability workings
• Handled sales tax / VAT compliances and multi-state assessments
• Coordinated with consultants and updated management on tax law changes

Accountant - Eurostar Communication Pvt. Ltd.

(2000-02 - 2001-09)

• Maintained books of accounts, vouchers, bank and cash records
• Prepared trial balance, P&L and balance sheet
• Managed debtors, creditors and MIS reporting
• Supported management in day-to-day finance operations

Audit & Tax Assistant - H. V. Vora & Co. – Chartered Accountants

(1994-04 - 2000-02)

• Conducted statutory audits of firms and companies
• Prepared income tax, TDS and sales tax returns
• Assisted in finalisation of accounts and audit documentation
• Liaised with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments

M.Com - Accountancy & Taxation - Mumbai University

B.Com - Mumbai University