Piyush Papneja
Sharjah
Summary
Accurate and results-driven Tax Manager with 10+ years of extensive financial experience in managing tax returns and tax affairs, developing financial projections and new procedures and processes, and hiring and training new consultants. Offers a proven track record of success and employer satisfaction, excellent leadership/communication skills, and ability to work and perform well in fast-paced team environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Manager Tax
Premier Brains Accounting & Auditing
09.2022 - Current
- Created presentation formats for monthly/quarterly reviews of UAE VAT Return, submission required by different authorities
- Lead Business development team for development, attend initial client meetings
- Lead team for VAT health check to ensure VAT compliance and assess for potential risk of non-compliance
- Provide presentation in-house and at client place for different Compliances in UAE
- Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of UAE VAT related cases
- Interpreted laws such as UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Economic Substance, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Analyzed departmental documents issued by federal tax authority such as Guidance notes, public clarifications, General Procedures for appropriate distribution and filing
- Performed initial client assessment and analysis for compliance with different laws in jurisdiction
- Review and finalization of News Letters, updates, proposal, engagement letter
- Industries worked upon in GCC- Real Estate, Retail, Automobile,Entertainment, Hospitality, Oil & Gas, Property management, Construction business
Assistant Manager Tax Consultant
Kreston Menon Chartered Accountants
11.2017 - 09.2022
- Created presentation formats for monthly/quarterly UAE VAT Return Submission required by different authorities
- Conducted VAT health check to ensure VAT compliance and assess for potential risk of non-compliance
- Analyzed departmental documents issued by federal tax authority such as Guidance notes, public clarifications, General Procedures for appropriate distribution and filing
- Acted as first point of contact for all Tax clients
- Analyzed client balance sheets for Tax Auditing purposes
Tax Consultant
Nikunj Anand & Co
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Advisory in the Implementation of Good and Service Tax in India from old tax regime in India
- Reconstructed accounting records from clients' checks
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of the year as per the requirement of different tax authorities in India.
Accounting Specialist
ICAP Shipping (India) Private Limited
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Created presentation formats for monthly/quarterly reviews of expense charge-outs
- Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account
- Successfully implemented new technologies and process automations to encourage continuous improvement.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India07.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
India04.2014
Skills
- Federal/State tax preparation
- Accounting procedures
- Tax accounting specialization consultant
- Direct Tax (India & UAE)
- Goods & Service Tax (India)
- Corporate tax planning
- MS Office Suite
- Individual tax returns
- Strong communication skills
- UAE VAT
- Self-motivated professional
- Economic Substance Regulations
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Punjabi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Tax Manager Tax
Premier Brains Accounting & Auditing
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager Tax Consultant
Kreston Menon Chartered Accountants
11.2017 - 09.2022
Tax Consultant
Nikunj Anand & Co
04.2015 - 10.2017
Accounting Specialist
ICAP Shipping (India) Private Limited
11.2013 - 03.2015
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
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