Dilip Rawal

About Dilip Rawal

Highly accomplished chartered Accountants with 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, indirect taxation, plant accounting, Audit, head of accounts and taxation. My expertise also encompasses auditing, financial integration and system development. Currently, I serve as the Taxation Head at Force Motors Ltd, where I adopt a strategic and proactive approach to address taxation matters. My role involves overseeing the taxation process, which includes assessments, appeals, and collaboration with tax auditors, consultants, and revenue authorities. Furthermore, I have a solid background in reviewing financial statements, finalizing balance sheets, and ensuring compliance with SOP related to internal control systems, corporate governance, and internal financial controls. I have been instrumental in the implementation of Ind AS, Goods and Services Tax, and internal financial controls, which have significantly enhanced operational efficiency. I am also proficient in SAP and Oracle accounting software.

Experience

1. Indirect Tax Head

   Force Motors Ltd

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Stay updated with the latest GST, Customs, FTP and other Indirect Tax regulations and guidelines2. Working closely with cross function teams and improving tax compliance processes3. Individually owning the process and work related to indirect tax audit4. Evaluating the indirect tax implications on business transactions from a compliance and audit perspective4. Reviewing tax accounting, export benefit accounting, tax provisions and leading interactions with internal and statutory auditors5. Working on various automation projects impacting the future strategy of the indirect tax function to minimize/mitigate adverse litigation6. Publishing trackers, MIS and dashboards on key tax risks and exceptions7. Working with internal stakeholders to gather required information for effective management of audit and litigation process.8. Review and ensuring the timely compliance of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR 2B reconciliation, GSTR-9, etc.)9. Support in compliance in relation to benefits/ schemes under GST and other indirect tax laws 10. Provide Indirect Tax Requirements to ERP setup and maintenance 11. Collaborate with other finance functions to provide an integrated approach to support business needs12. Maintain and update accurate tax records, reports, and documentation for audits and references.13. Demonstrating a strategic and proactive approach to taxation matters.14. Managing taxation processes, including assessments, appeals, and coordination with tax auditors, consultants, and revenue authorities.15. Handling tax controversies and conducting in-depth transactional analyses.16. Implementing and managing indirect tax setups in ERP systems such as SAP HANA, and others.17. Excelling in both written and verbal communication.18. Delivering results through effective multitasking, prioritization, and execution of multiple projects.

Education

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accountancy

  2004 — 2009

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA, Accountancy, Auditing, Laws

  2006 — 2013

• Aditya Birla Public School

  High School, Business/Commerce, General

  2001 — 2002

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  CS-Executive, Company Law, other laws

  2012 — 2014