Vipul Kekre

About Vipul Kekre

Senior corporate indirect tax professional with 15+ years of experience across large MNC…

Experience

1. Sr Executive - Indirect Tax Operations

   Bayer

   Jul 2018 — Present

   Managed GST compliances involving ascertainment of monthly tax liabilities, eligibility of input tax credit, support in filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GST Annual returns and GST Annual Audits for all 7 Legal entities - 103 registrations.• Conducted annual revenue reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial transactions – Sales as per Financials vs. Sales Register from FY 2017-18 to 2022-23.• Managed monthly vendor invoice reconciliation involving GST Input Tax Credit of INR crores p.a. – Purchase Register vs. GSTR-2B.• Led Special GST Credit Project (ITC related to CHA Reimbursements, Airlines tickets and Hotels Accommodation) availing Input Tax Credit of INR 4 crores p.a. • Managed GST departmental audits and assessment involving preparation of workings, submission of replies and data requested by GST authorities on timely basis.• Control and monitoring of GST RC amendments for all registrations.• Managed GST related queries and reconciliations raised by Statutory Auditors, vendors, and customers.• Validation & updating of Customer-Master and Vendor-Master.• Orchestrated collaboration with stakeholders, GBS teams, warehouses, CFA agents, supply chain teams, zonal tax managers, consultants, auditors and GST authorities to ensure seamless compliance and reporting.• Spearheaded process automation initiatives, including development of Power Query based tools for reconciliation, data validation, data consolidation and reporting.• Awarded a “Passion in Action” award by CFO for my contributions in automating vendor reconciliation and revenue reconciliation processes, significantly enhancing accuracy and efficiency.• Online payment processing through HDFC and SBI Net Banking.• Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order creation for consultants and auditors.