Sarthak K.

A Qualified Chartered Accountant with 4+ years of experience in corporate tax, international taxation, litigation, advisory, and compliance across Big 4 and industry environments. Experienced in handling assessments, appellate proceedings, DTAA interpretation, withholding tax and cross-border tax matters for multinational and domestic clients. Skilled in drafting technical submissions, representing client before tax authorities and providing strategic tax advisory opinions.

Manager - Siemens Limited - Mumbai

(2026-01)

• Prepared internal advisory notes on inter-company transactions and cross border service arrangements.
• Coordinated litigation status tracking and case summaries for matters pending before CIT(A), Tribunal and High court
• Assisted in preparation of financial statement as per IFRS (Jan 2026 and Feb 2026) and Ind AS (Oct 2024 to Mar 2026)

Assistant Manager - BBSR & Co. LLP (KPMG) - Mumbai

(2025-02 - 2025-08)

• Catered to BFSI clients on end-to-end direct tax compliance, including returns, assessments and statutory reporting.
• Drafted technical opinions on tax computation, taxability and liability for complex transactions and year-end provisions.
• Led international tax advisory engagements covering DTAA interpretation, PE analysis, withholding tax, FTS/FIS and cross-border transactions.

Consultant - E&Y LLP - Mumbai

(2023-02 - 2025-02)

Member of the Global Compliance and Reporting team handling corporate tax and international tax matters for companies in pharmaceutical, chemical and lifestyle.

• Prepared income tax computations, tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and withholding tax reconciliations for multiple group entities.
• Drafted and filed submissions, responses and appeals before tax authorities
• Represented clients before Assessing Officers on refunds, rectifications and notices issued under Section 142(1) and 143(2) of the Income tax Act, 1961
• Drafted and finalized grounds of appeal, statement of facts and written submissions before the CIT(A). Also, represented clients via video conferencing before the CIT(A).
• Prepared paper books for submission before ITAT; assist in tribunal hearings.
• Provided direct tax advisory on cross-border transactions, treaty interpretation, withholding tax and accounting versus tax issues.

Direct Tax Assistant - D. C. Sejpal & Co - Mumbai

(2022-06 - 2023-02)

Member of Direct Tax team handling consultation and litigation for HNI clients, primarily in real estate sector.

• Managed assessment and reassessment proceedings, including drafting responses to notices and preparing supporting documentation.
• Prepared and filed grounds of appeal, statements of facts and written submissions before CIT(A).
• Independently handled appeals and represented the client before the Hon'ble ITAT.
• Prepared Form 15CA/15CB and coordinated documentation for cross-border remittances and TDS compliance.
• Liaised with clients and external counsel, collated evidentiary bundles, and managed end-to-end case preparation for hearings.

Associate Consultant - Infosys Limited - Hyderabad

(2021-04 - 2022-06)

• Worked on Oracle Cloud for accounts payable and supplier master management process

Article - Kumar Rajesh and Associates - Raipur

(2015-09 - 2018-09)

• Dealt in income tax return filing and consultancy on different tax matters for individual and partnership firms
• Assisted in Internal Audit and statutory audit of private companies.

Chartered Accountant - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2020-11)

CHSE - Vikash Junior College (2012-03)