Nikhil Anand

Associate Partner

New Delhi, Delhi, India9 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in indirect tax consulting.
Expert in automating tax workflows and compliance.
Proven track record in litigation management and advisory.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Tax Consulting expert with a focus on Indirect Taxation and Technology integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Indirect TaxationTax TechnologyTax Advisory

Other Skills

Litigation ManagementComplianceAdvisory ServicesTax AccountingE-invoicingState incentives and PLI schemesCustoms RegulationsCustoms ValuationIndirect tax litigationGoods and Services Tax (GST)FinanceStatutory AuditTax LawFiscal Impact AnalysisManufacturing

About

They say there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. I can’t help you with the first one, but I’ve spent the last 10+ years making the second one a lot more productive for business. With a decade-long experience through the Big 4 (PwC, KPMG, EY) and a deep dive into the industrial world at Baker Hughes, I’ve learned that Indirect Tax shouldn't just be a "cost of doing business", it should be a strategic lever. My core competencies include: Treasure Hunting: I help organizations navigate the complex maze of PLI schemes, State incentives, and Export benefits. If there’s a growth incentive hidden in the fine print, I’ll find it. I translate complex statutes into actionable business logic. If a dispute arises, I lead the litigation strategy by blending Big 4 technical rigor with a pragmatic understanding of how industries (with my corporate experience at Baker Hughes) actually move. I bridge the gap between IT and Tax. I implement tax engines and automate workflows using tools like Alteryx, ThoughtSpot, and Blackline. I ensure that your ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is configured to handle tax logic natively. My "After Hours" Version: When I’m not analyzing statutes or automating workflows, I’m deep-diving into the world of emerging tech. I believe the future of finance isn't just better spreadsheets, it’s the intersection where a disciplined tax mind meets a restless AI curiosity.

Experience

9 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Price waterhouse & co. llp

2 roles

Associate Director

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Advisory and compliance:
Providing comprehensive indirect tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base encompassing IT/ITES, industrial manufacturing, EPC, and real estate sectors
Assisting in advocacy of various indirect tax issues prevalent across industry before revenue authorities, GST council etc.
Assisting clients in monetizing GST credits through refunds, tax cost optimization, and other strategies
Litigation management:
Representing clients in various stages of indirect tax litigations, including DGGI and anti-evasion investigations.
Handling complex disputes under the Indirect tax laws prevalent across industry
Briefing counsels for filing Writ Petitions before High Courts
Strategic Capex Growth Planning:
Advising clients on capital expenditure growth strategies and assisting them in maximizing incentives available under Central schemes such as PLI, SIGHT scheme for Green Hydrogen, SPECS for semiconductors and State industrial policies
Supporting clients in establishing SEZ units/SEZ developers to leverage export-related benefits and undertaking related compliances
International trade and compliances:
Ensured compliance with Foreign Trade Policy and Customs regulations
Successfully handling Special Valuation Branch litigations
Implementing Customs schemes like MOOWR and AEO to optimize trade operations
Tax Technology:
Conducting in-depth business requirements analysis for ERP and tax engine implementations, resulting in comprehensive Business Requisition Documents
Multiple discussions with different stakeholders for implementation of various systems and designs from indirect tax standpoint
Identified and mitigated tax risks through system design, recommending industry best practices for efficient tax compliance and reporting
Supported in designing and implementation of robust processes and documentation to ensure accurate and up-to-date indirect tax logic within the system

Indirect TaxationTax TechnologyLitigation ManagementComplianceAdvisory Services

Manager

Nov 2023 – Mar 2024 · 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

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Manager

May 2023 – Nov 2023 · 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Assisted clients spanning across industries such as Real estate, Chemicals, Textiles etc. in day-to-day indirect tax compliances and advisory services
Managed a dedicated and talented team of eight (8) tax professionals including qualified Chartered Accountants
Advised clients on implementing Capex growth strategies and assisting them in monetizing incentives available under several schemes run by the Central Government and State Government such as PLI schemes, State Industrial policies etc.
Advised clients in relation to Foreign Trade Policy and Customs laws, including Special valuation branch litigations, implementation of several schemes such as MOOWR, AEO etc.
Assisted clients in handling their day-to-day indirect compliances (such as return filings, E-invoice and e-way bill compliances) in effective manner from tax technology standpoint

Indirect TaxationTax Advisory

Baker hughes

Manager - Tax operations

Oct 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Handled all tax reporting and tax accounting processes including forecasting, tax provision, compliance and settlement.
Represented Baker Hughes before several Tax authorities ranging from regular assessments, GST Audits, DGGI Investigations, Anti-evasion etc. across several states of India.
Implemented several internal controls to plug leakages based on observations and learnings from ongoing litigations
Undertook extensive reconciliation of past period involving revenue recons, Vendor recons, GST TDS recons, ITC recons etc. from GST Audit readiness and defense standpoint
Worked towards releasing of several earlier provisions accounted for in books from IDT perspective.
Successfully managed a dedicated and motivated team of five (5) young tax professionals.
Involved in several tax planning opportunities to address the inherent issues undergoing in the oil and gas sector. Filed multiple advance rulings before Customs authorities
Monetized a significant amount of GST receivables lying in books in form of refunds from tax departments
Handled day to day advisory, e-invoicing issues, SAP enhancement projects, e-way bill processes
Managed engagements with external consultants (Big 4s) and tax budgets

Indirect TaxationTax Accounting

Pwc

Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxes

Nov 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Major achievements:
1. Implemented e-invoicing for one of the largest automobile OEM in India
2. Handled Vendor recons for one of the largest FMCG company in India
3. Successfully obtained two (2) MOOWR licenses during initial phase of the scheme. Obtained Tier 2 AEO certification as well
Assisted clients from various sectors(FMCG, EPC, Real Estate, Service providers etc.) in handling day to day indirect tax compliances such as filing of returns, preparation of several reconciliations, e-way bill issues etc.
Assisted in day to day advisory services to clients in relation to indirect tax laws including tariff classification in Customs and GST, tax structuring, optimization of input tax credit, Anti-profiteering, merger and acquisitions etc.
Assisted companies in handling litigation at assessment and tribunal level for erstwhile service tax and VAT matters
Assisted companies in preparation and filing of representations before various forums such as Ministry of Finance and advance rulings
Assisted clients in filing refund claims related to export or others under GST
Assisted clients in carrying out of Anti-profiteering analysis
Assisted Tax technology teams in projects related to automation and transformation process from tax standpoint
Working closely with senior partners in identifying market opportunities in tax technology segment and assisting them in acting on such opportunities
Key projects include - GST Compliance solution, E-way bill solution, E-invoicing
solution etc.

Indirect TaxationE-invoicing

Kpmg

Senior Executive - Indirect Taxes

Sep 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Delhi, India

Worked on GST legislation consultancy - assisted in Fiscal Impact analysis in manufacturing, trading and service sector
Prepared IT report and assisted companies in conducting IT workshops from GST perspective and in advisory pertaining to GST Suvidha Providers (GSP) and ASP
Assisted in advisory to clients in relation to GST specific queries and transition related provisions
Assisted companies in drafting of GST implementation plan, GST dossiers and GST manuals
Assisted various clients in GST migration process
Assisted in filing Service Tax returns, VAT/CST returns and providing Tax Clearance Memos for Statutory audit

Indirect TaxationTax Advisory