Rahul Chowdhary
Chartered Accountant
Hyderabad
Summary
Senior Manager (Direct tax) at Ernst & Young, LLP, adept in business planning and client relationship management. Spearheaded various clients and multi-national project setups and led cross-functional teams to meet performance targets. Recognized for team leadership and securing new business, demonstrating a strong blend of strategic tax advisory skills and compassionate team mentorship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
Hyderabad
03.2016 - Current
- Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of over 25 retainer clients, delivering comprehensive tax services encompassing compliance, advisory, and litigation across domestic and international spheres, with negligible escalations.
- Provided robust strategies and litigation support, including representation and facilitating senior counsels at various judicial levels such as CIT(A)/DRP, ITAT, High Court and Supreme Court proceedings.
- Successfully guided clients through intricate tax procedures, including assessments, re-assessments, revisions, and investigation, ensuring favorable outcomes in discussions with tax authorities.
- Worked as a project manager towards establishment of multinational corporations in India (GCCs), overseeing the entire project lifecycle from entry strategy and setup to implementation, culminating in sustained support after business commencement.
- Delivered one-off specialized advisories on transaction structuring, Legal Entity Rationalization (LER) assignments, and employee stock option plans (ESOPs).
Article Assistant
T. Badarinath & Associates
Hyderabad
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Prepared reports and materials to assist with statutory, internal and stock audits.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate financial reports.
- Supported various clients (individuals, corporate, etc.) during tax season by preparing required returns and necessary documentation.
- Coordination at various departments, i.e., Income-tax department, Service tax and MCA for various matters.
Education
10th Standard - ICSE
St. Josephs Public School
Hyderabad 04.2001 -
12th Standard - ISC
St. Joseph's Public School
Hyderabad 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Osmania University
Hyderabad 04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Hyderabad, India 05.2011 - 11.2015
Skills
Team leadership
Cross-functional team coordination
Business planning and development
Dedicated and quick learner
Client ownership and relationship management
Accomplishments
- Expedited client refunds and order processing post-appeal, resolving long-standing issues.
- Managed cross-functional teams as the SPOC for client, to accomplish key objectives and deliver superior outcomes.
- Enhanced team performance and morale through empathetic and adaptive leadership.
- Fostered team development and decision-making skills, resulting in their positive career growth, evidenced with numerous favorable anonymous feedbacks.
- Successfully expanded business within the existing network.
- Cultivated client and stakeholder partnerships at management level, securing repeat engagements.
- Achieved annual performance goals, earning multiple formal recognitions and ratings.
Hobbies
- Avid cricket enthusiast
- Foodie
- Plays badminton
- Photography
- Travelling
Timeline
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
03.2016 - Current
Article Assistant
T. Badarinath & Associates
09.2012 - 09.2015
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2011 - 11.2015
10th Standard - ICSE
St. Josephs Public School
04.2001 -
12th Standard - ISC
St. Joseph's Public School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
Osmania University
04.2001 -
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