Indranil Banerjee

About Indranil Banerjee

Indranil is an experienced tax professional bearing expertise in Indirect tax Laws of India, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Vietnam. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Indranil is a valued member of senior leadership recognized for deep subject matter expertise with finely honed business acumen that manifests in profitable, low-risk tax strategies. In addition to contributing individually, Indranil actively manages global tax teams to deliver profitable and robust solutions to complex indirect tax matters with a core focus of advancing organizational and market goals. He blends subject matter expertise with keen intellect, intense drive and big picture perspective to deliver results. He is currently managing Indirect Taxes at Blackhawk Network with primary focus on Asia Pacific Region. Indranil spearheaded indirect tax function at Anheuser Busch Inbev, the world\'s largest brewer (India + APAC region) leveraging best practices from both public and global tax standards. In addition to ensuring 100% tax compliance across region and timely action on all assessments & litigations, Indranil spearheads in developing strategic tax structures/policies and implements tax technologies which are in line with the organization\'s goals and expansion plan. At PwC India, Indranil had successfully transitioned several multinational companies through India’s biggest tax reform i.e. roll out of GST. He has independently handled assignments pertaining to GST compliance (returns and refunds), GST audits, complex transaction-specific advisory, tax due diligence, drafting responses to notice of objections, representing clients during tax assessments, audits and litigation hearings before revenue agencies and tax courts. Furthermore, he actively participated in critical business development activities to win tax compliance and advisory assignments for his firm. Key skills that he brings to the table- Expert knowledge in Indirect Taxes of APAC countries including Australia and New Zealand- Managing Tax Compliances and filings - Managing Tax Audits/Assessments and Litigations - Customs and Foreign Trade Policy (Schemes - EPCG, PLI, MEIS, SEIS, EOU, SEZ, STPI, BTPI, FTWZ etc.)- Transaction structuring and Tax efficient fund management - Handling tax investigations, search/seizures, audits - Tax technology (Implementation of E-Invoicing, Tax reports, Vertex configuration, SAP s4 Hana)- Expert in decorum of High Courts, CESTAT, Tribunals, AAR & appellate authorities

Experience

1. Tax Manager, Asia Pacific

   Blackhawk Network Apac

   Oct 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leading Indirect Taxation function for Blackhawk entities in India, China, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, South Korea and other upcoming APAC countries for Blackhawk Network.\\\\n\\\\nFormulating VAT/GST strategies across several countries to take forward organizational goals of entity and ensure seamless growth of business.\\\\n\\\\nDirectly coordinating with country specific finance teams, tax consultants and revenue authorities to ensure 100% indirect tax compliance across APAC region\\\\n\\\\nStructuring complex cross country transactions within APAC geography from IDT & TP perspective\\\\n\\\\nDetermination and approval of indirect tax positions on each new product/voucher/gift card launched by Blackhawk across several geographies\\\\n\\\\nLeading the implementation of tax technology in areas where automation is required.\\\\n\\\\nSpearheading Electronic Invoicing implementation across APAC jurisdictions\\\\n\\\\nStrategizing for resolution of global Indirect tax litigations/disputes\\\\n\\\\nIntegrating tax technology tools such as Atlas and Vertex for global tax reporting and compliance facilitation\\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n

Education

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

  2009 — 2011

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2012 — 2016

• The Assembly of God Church School

  ICSE & ISC, Accounting and Finance

  1993 — 2008

• ABRSM

  Violin, 7

  1998 — 2009