Hema Palgamkar

About Hema Palgamkar

Over 15 years of navigating India\'s dynamic tax landscape for MNCs & large Indian…

Experience

1. Head of Tax (Viterra India)

   Bunge

   Jan 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   I) Strategic Tax Planning & Advisory: Developing and implementing tax strategies aligned with business objectives, identifying tax efficiencies, and advising senior leadership on the tax implications of key business decisions, including M&A and international transactions.(II) Tax Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring timely and accurate compliance with all Indian tax laws and regulations, including Corporate Income Tax, GST, TDS, and Transfer Pricing. Overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns, assessments, and statutory Tax Audits & Litigation: Effectively managing tax audits, inquiries, and assessments from tax authorities (e.g, Income Tax Department, GST Department). Developing robust defense strategies and leading tax litigation processes to mitigate risks and achieve favorable outcomes.(IV) Transfer Pricing: Managing India\'s transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance, including master file, local file, and CbC reporting.(V) Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and compliance excellence.(VI) Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely with finance, legal, business, and global tax teams to ensure integrated tax solutions and effective risk management.(VII) Process Improvement & Automation: Driving initiatives for tax process optimization and leveraging technology for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in tax operations.

Skills

• Foreign Exchange Management
• Transfer Pricing
• Income Tax
• Corporate Tax
• Tax
• International Tax
• Taxations