Santosh P.

About Santosh P.

A result driven professional with over 20+ years of experience in the areas of EXIM and Indirect Taxation, viz, Excise, Service Tax, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, VAT, Legal Metrology Act(SWAM) & General accounting, Accounts Receivables and GOODS and SERVICE TAX (GST). Proven ability in identifying areas of improvement in the financial function, drive controllership of indirect taxation area and manage men and systems effectively to improve efficiency, increase cost saving. Well versed with all Rules and regulations of Goods and Service Tax (GST). Proactively involved in the activity of implementation of new tax & SAP in the current organization scenario. Handling GST for the organization for 24 GST registrations at all India Level for Head Office, R&D, factories, C & FA & SEZ units. Analyzing and providing technical guidance to Cross Function queries regarding the applicability & procedure under GST in certain scenario in respect of procurement and distribution, which will beneficial to the organization in terms of cost and time. Assessing the possibilities of benefits available to exporter under Foreign Trade Policy such as Advance Authorization, Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG), RoDTEP (earlier Merchandise Export from India (MEIS)) etc. which will benefit the business. Ensuring proper accounting/tax payment/Tax Distribution under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM), distribution of credit for Input Service Distributer (ISD) and Cross Charge. Monitoring documentation according to the law in respect of transaction related to Merchant Exports, Special Economic Zone(SEZ), various incentive schemes in the state of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & North-East states. Handled various audits like EA CERA, Preventive, VAT Audit, Sales Tax Assessments and other statutory audits during working with all organizations. Supporting in Statutory, Tax Audit by providing all required schedule, contingent liability, reconciliation etc. Maintaining healthy relationship with all authorities of GST, Customs, DGFT etc.

Experience

1. Group Head - Indirect Taxes

   Varroc

   Oct 2021 — Present · Aurangabad, IN

   Handling entire Indirect Tax i.e. GST, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, VAT, Excise & Service Tax for whole group including 30+ manufacturing plants.

Education

• Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

  M Com

  2001 — 2003

• Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

  Diploma in Taxation Law, GST customs Income Tax, Sales Tax, Excise

  2000 — 2001

• Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

  B Com, Banking & Finance

  1999 — 2000