Umesh Bolake

About Umesh Bolake

Building reliable finance and tax operations at scale has been the common thread across my 19+ years in global service delivery and indirect tax compliance. My career has evolved through complex international environments where precision, governance, and consistency matter often across tight statutory timelines and high-volume operations.Currently, I work as Senior Manager – Indirect Tax (VAT) at Ernst & Young, Pune, serving as a Deputy Global Lead for VAT compliance. I oversee VAT reporting and statutory filings for 200+ entities across 54 countries with teams of nearly 70 FTEs. My role includes managing VAT positions, supporting tax audits, coordinating with local authorities, and maintaining delivery margins while improving cost efficiency. Automation-led initiatives with Alteryx, Power BI, and AI have resulted in 36% operational savings, alongside 12% year-on-year cost improvement and 18% revenue growth.Over the years, my focus has expanded into large-scale transitions, operational transformation, and governance-led finance delivery. I have supported the transition of 100+ VAT compliance entities within five months, contributed to BPaaS and RFP initiatives, and strengthened audit readiness aligned with ISAE 3402, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 standards. Across EY and Sopra Steria, I have led global F&A, payroll, and VAT operations, consistently balancing regulatory accuracy, technology adoption, and sustainable team performance.Key HighlightsGlobal VAT & Indirect TaxGlobal VAT Compliance & Reporting (54 Countries)VAT Returns, Reconciliations & Statistical FilingsTax Audits & Authority EngagementDelivery & Financial GovernanceGlobal Delivery Management (70+ FTEs)Budgeting, Forecasting & Margin ControlKPI, Cost & Productivity ReportingAutomation & Digital EnablementRPA Enablement (Automation Anywhere – Advanced Certified)EY In-house Tools, Alteryx, Power BIAI-Enabled Reporting & AnalyticsTransformation & RiskLarge-Scale Transitions (100+ Entities)Audit Governance (ISAE 3402, ISO 9001, ISO 27001)I am always open to conversations around global operations F&A, indirect tax delivery, transformation, and technology-led compliance models. Feel free to connect if these areas align with your priorities

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   EY

   Oct 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   As Senior Manager in Indirect Tax at Ernst & Young, I am overseeing global VAT compliance across complex regulatory environments, accountable for delivery governance, statutory accuracy, and commercial performance while managing high-volume indirect tax operations across multiple jurisdictions.Acts as Deputy Global Lead for VAT services, balancing regulatory risk, automation-led efficiency, and financial performance while guiding large delivery teams supporting multinational clients across Europe and the United States.Achievements:Directed VAT compliance for 220+ entities across 54 countries, managing annual delivery hours with ~70 FTEs, maintaining statutory accuracy under strict filing calendars.Generated 36% operational savings through automation using EY tools, Alteryx, Power BI, and AI-enabled reporting solutions.Delivered 18% revenue growth in 2025 by identifying expansion opportunities across existing global VAT portfolios.Achieved 12% year-on-year cost reduction through financial analysis, forecasting discipline, and margin oversight.Led tax authority interactions and audits, reducing exposure to penalties through timely resolution and documentation governance.Skills:Global VAT Compliance, Indirect Tax Reporting, Automation Enablement, Financial Governance, Margin Management, Tax Audit Support

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business Administration

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master's degree, Management Science

• ILS Law College

  Diploma, Taxation & Law