Samarth Laddha

Experience

1. Tax Analyst

   Puma Energy

   Aug 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   It is a part of Puma Energy group’s offshore shared service. The group is a global mid and downstream Oil & Gas energy business operating in 40+ countries majorly owned by Trafigura- Tax Compliance Management: Led end-to-end compliance for Corporate Income Tax, GST, VAT, TDS and rental tax across India and African jurisdictions, ensuring on-time filings and adherence to statutory requirements leading to reduced assessment-related tax liability through proactive documentation and strong case representations- Assessment & Litigation Handling: Successfully managed Income Tax & GST assessments by drafting appeals and replies for CIT and ITAT levels, reducing potential tax liability by 50% of the demand notice- Finalized current and deferred tax provisions during monthly and year-end closures, ensuring accurate AFS alignment and preparation of detailed tax notes- Secured substantial GST & VAT refunds by liaising with Indian and African tax authorities; streamlined VAT & Income Tax reconciliations to enhance reporting accuracy leading to accelerated refund processing timelines by 30% through strategic follow-ups with tax departments- Managed Transfer Pricing documentation (Local Files), responded to TP notices, and played a key role in Advanced Pricing Agreement (APA) negotiations with the tax authorities- Collaborated with internal auditors to implement process enhancements, draft new SOPs, and update existing ones resulted in improved process efficiency by 20% via SOP redesign and automation- Assisted in transitioning to a new accounting software system, recommending process improvements that reduced manual errors and improved efficiency- Prepared and filed Form 3CD, 3CEB, 10 AA, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, EWB and handled Advance Tax & Provisional Tax payments, maintaining compliance with evolving tax laws- Coordinated with African revenue departments for tax assessments, refunds, and compliance matters, ensuring smooth resolution of cross-border tax issues.

Education

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

  B.Com

  2018 — 2021

• Choithram School, Indore (CBSE)

  Commerce with Maths

  2012 — 2018

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2018 — 2024

• Choithram School North Campus - India

  High School Diploma

  2012 — 2018