Rahul Paul

About Rahul Paul

Motivated Assistant Manager in the telecom industry with a proven track record in…

Experience

1. Indirect Taxation & Igcr Complaince Expert

   vivo India

   Apr 2016 — Present · Gurgaon, IN

   IGCR Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring*• Ensuring full compliance with IGCR Rules, 2022—covering import, utilization, re-export, and disposal conditions.• Tracking 6-month consumption deadlines and aging of imported goods to pre-empt non-compliance and penalties.• Leading timely submission of IGCR-1, IGCR-2, and IGCR-3 via ICEGATE.• Maintaining import-wise records linking each BOE with production usage and end application.• Coordinating with bonded warehouse operators and license holders to uphold physical and accounting control mechanisms.*Internal Coordination & Documentation*• Collaborating with SCM, production, warehouse, teams to streamline import-to-consumption traceability.• Mapping material flow from import to end-use or re-export, proactively identifying and correcting compliance gaps.• Creating and maintaining audit-ready documentation such as invoices, BOEs, reconciliation statements, and usage records.*Audit & Risk Management*• Handling customs audits, preventive checks, and Directorate General of Audit (DGA) inspections concerning concessional imports.• Preparing reconciliations of duty forgone vs actual usage for audit support and compliance assurance.• Conducting internal IGCR health checks and driving continuous improvement in compliance processes.• Managing duties, interest, and penalties in cases of non-utilization or shortfall.*Advisory & Strategic Initiatives*• Advising on HSN classification, IGCR eligibility, and benefit structuring.• Evaluating alternate schemes (Advance Authorization, EOU, SEZ) and recommending optimal solutions.• Supporting litigation, SCNs, and appeals in collaboration with legal teams and Big 4 consultants.*Technology & Process Optimization*• Partnering with IT for automation of IGCR tracking, dashboard development, and data integrity (Oracle, Excel)•Monitor any amendments in IGCR laws, circulars, and customs notifications, and ensure immediate organizational alignment

Education

• The Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE)

  3 Years Diploma, Finance, Accounts and Auditing

• Kurukshetra University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Finance & Strategic Management

• Kurukshetra University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & International Business