Rajat Sharma
Assistant Manager @ Macquarie Group | Direct Tax | Ex- HCL | Process Optimisation
- Role
- Assistant Manager at Macquarie Group
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rajat Sharma
Post qualification experience of 7 years in Direct Taxation with Macquarie and HCL Technologies.Assisted tax automations, streamlined multiple tax processes and received multiple recognition and awards from management for extraordinary work.
Experience
Assistant Manager
May 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Direct Taxation & Compliance | Process Optimization • Successfully filed 100+ statutory returns (including ITR, Tax Audit Reports, and TDS) with 100% on-time compliance. • Computed ₹300 Cr. in Current and Deferred Tax provisions across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting and disclosures. • Oversaw Advance Tax outflows exceeding ₹180 Cr, strategically optimizing payment schedules to avoid interest liabilities. • Managed comprehensive TDS compliance for payments exceeding ₹100 Cr. across 6 entities and 400+ vendors. • Led foreign remittance compliance, including Form 15CA/CB certifications and application of DTAA provisions for appropriate WHT rates. • Drove Transfer Pricing compliance, covering 200+ intercompany transactions, Form 3CEB, CbCR, and TP study documentation. • Assisted in APA application and submission for 2 group entities, collaborating with tax authorities and internal/external stakeholders. • Led tax litigation management across 40+ cases, achieving a ₹30 Cr. reduction in exposure through strategic appeals and documentation. • Played a key role in tax balance reconciliations during system migration, ensuring 100% substantiation and clean audit outcomes. • Reviewed financial statements for accurate tax disclosures, in line with statutory norms and accounting standards. • Facilitated implementation of tax automation software, enhancing reporting and reducing manual errors. • Streamlined tax processes using MS Excel and Power Query, optimizing workflows and improving overall efficiency.
Education
Delhi University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom(H), Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ca, Auditing
2015 — 2018
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant, Tax Law/Taxation, Accounting and Finance
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