Pandi Meena

About Pandi Meena

Whether decoding tax puzzles like a chess grandmaster, designing scalable compliance like an architect, or leading strategies like a captain on the field, I bring clarity, precision, and executional excellence to Global Indirect Tax operations. With nearly a decade of expertise, I have led complex VAT, PST, and GST compliance initiatives across e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing sectors—delivering measurable value through automation, strategic planning, and risk mitigation.I have driven key tax compliance and automation initiatives across Amazon’s international operations, including:Spearheading the in-housing of indirect tax compliance for EMEA and APAC regions, transitioning from external advisors to internal frameworks—achieving 30%+ annual cost savings and 40% faster filing cycles.Leading the global TGLASS reconciliation program, resolving GL mapping breaks, reporting discrepancies, and mismatches across six regions, resulting in a >90% reduction in unreconciled balances and audit exposure.Developing structured filing templates and automated checklists to manage high-volume returns with right-first-time accuracy and minimal manual errors across multi-jurisdictional filings.In-housing South Korea’s indirect tax compliance (previously Big 4-managed), clearing five years of historical filings (FY 2019–2024) and implementing repeatable, scalable processes.Strengthening vendor and payee site management by fixing incomplete vendor tax profiles, unlocking accurate input tax credit claims, and minimizing penalties.Implementing BI dashboards (QuickSight + Oracle) for real-time compliance visibility, exception tracking, and significantly reduced manual reporting efforts.Beyond compliance, I act as a strategic partner to leadership teams—aligning tax operations with broader business objectives while mentoring teams and fostering a culture of accuracy and innovation. I thrive in high-stakes, cross-border environments where strategic foresight, operational agility, and technical rigor are non-negotiable.Outside of my profession, I am a passionate traveler who enjoys exploring new cultures, experiences, and perspectives that broaden my creativity and problem-solving approach.

Experience

1. Global Vat Analyst

   Kenvue

   Nov 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   On boarded from RGP

Education

• St. Francis De Sales College, Bangalore

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human resources management and Finance