Abin K Abraham

About Abin K Abraham

Seasoned Chartered Accountant with 9 years of experience in managing direct and indirect tax matters in the Manufacturing sector.• Currently working as Manager–Tax at Harman International (a SAMSUNG company), handling Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing for India, and Transfer Pricing documentation across the APAC region.• Skilled in GST compliance, audits, and reconciliations.• Handled Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) procedures (India–USA, India–Sweden) and dispute resolutions under Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) by working closely with tax consultants, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.• Led the automation of tax processes using Alteryx, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency, improved accuracy, and significant reduction in manual intervention.• Experienced in delivering strategic tax advisory in alignment with transfer pricing policies and evolving tax regulations, driving informed decision-making.• Demonstrated expertise in managing tax aspects of business restructuring (Mergers & Acquisitions), including valuation, structuring and clearance from tax authorities.

Experience

1. Tax Manager

   HARMAN International

   Mar 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Spearhead end-to-end compliance with Direct and Indirect Tax Laws including corporate tax, TDS, advance tax, and transfer pricing for India operations.• Lead tax audits, assessments, and litigation, collaborating with external advisors and government authorities to ensure favorable outcomes.• Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions, deferred tax workings, and support statutory audits.• Drive transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking, and compliance for India and APAC region (China, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong), ensuring alignment with global policies.• Handle Bilateral APA applications (India–USA) for various business models, reducing long-term tax exposure.• Partner with HQ on cash repatriation, profit allocation, and BEPS compliance, contributing to global tax strategy.• Led the tax process automation using Alteryx, enhancing accuracy, reducing manual effort, and enabling real-time reporting.• Contribute to strategic tax planning for cross-border business arrangements, and restructuring initiatives including entity rationalization and IP structuring.• Supervising the team, ensuring timely compliance, knowledge development, and performance excellence.• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation, assess business impact, and proactively update internal stakeholders.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Tax Law/Taxation

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Statutory Audit
• Transfer Pricing Analysis
• Taxations
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Investments
• Finance
• Internal Audit
• Financial Reporting
• Working Capital Management