Muthuraman Venkataraman

About Muthuraman Venkataraman

Education : B.Com, L.L.B - Gold medalHaving > 25 years of experience in litigation management Drafting, reviewing, vetting of all Customer/Supplier Contracts, MoU, MSA, SLAs, NDA, DPA etcServe as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner to Group, Board of Directors & Senior business executives and colleagues.Negotiate and bring closure to transactions and commercial deals in line with the compliance requirementsLead role during regulatory investigations 20+ years of experience in appearing before the High Court, Tribunals, Appellate Forums, Advance ruling authorities, DRP and other adjudicating authorities. Specializes in transaction-based advisory on various aspects of taxation including planning, structuring and compliance on GST, Customs, FTP, SEZ, Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT, WCT, Direct Tax – Corporate Income Tax, DTAA, Transfer Pricing with a blend of exposure in Manufacturing, Services, Consulting and being lawyer.

Experience

1. Senior Director

   Sutherland

   Jul 2024 — Present

   India - Front ending India Tax (Direct and Indirect Tax)Other countries - Tax function support and advisory Business Strategy from tax efficient standpoint(s).Handling Litigation, assessments, departmental audits (adjudication to Supreme Court)Collaborate and assist for Statutory and Group Audits for closures. Review \'and vetting of Customer, Supplier Contracts, MoU, MSA, SLAs, NDA, DPA, SOW etcSpecializes in transaction-based advisory on various aspects of taxation including planning, structuring from tax standpoint Compliance viz, GST, Customs, FTP, SEZ, Direct Tax – Income Tax, DTAA, Transfer PricingServe as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner to Group, Board of Directors & Senior business executives and colleagues Negotiate and bring closure to transactions and commercial deals in line with the compliance requirementsAutomation - Lead role - Ideation, collaborate with coding team to provide functional advice, handholding during UAT and implementation. Post implementation improvements etcTeam Management

Education

• SKH law school

  Bachelor's degree , Law

• Bharathidasan University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

• University of Madras

  Master's degree, Business/Commerce, General

• A V C College

  Bachelor's Degree, Commerce

  1996 — 1999

• SKH Law School

  Bachelor's Degree, Law

  2011 — 2014

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  CMA - Inter, Cost and Accounting