Akhilesh Pandey
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Tax Senior Manager with 14+ years of experience leading large private equity and hedge fund clients. Proven track record of driving tax strategy, growth initiatives, and delivering exceptional client service. Skilled in leadership, client relationship management, and technical tax expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Senior Manager
Deloitte Tax LLP
06.2023 - Current
- Manage BTS client engagements, overseeing delivery and maintaining client relationships
- Lead tax engagements for private equity and hedge fund clients, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional service
- Develop and implement tax strategies for complex investment structures
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed and executed successful training program for junior professionals, equipping them with essential leadership and technical skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
Tax Manager
Deloitte Tax LLP
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Supervised and controlled work of supervisory and professional employees
- Monitored budget versus actual results and performed billing
- Advised clients on strategic tax planning, resulting in significant cost savings and minimized risks.
- Evaluated the impact of changing tax laws on organizational strategies, providing guidance on necessary adjustments to maintain a competitive edge.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of tax considerations into business decisions.
- Served as a subject matter expert in various operational areas such as transfer pricing, international taxation, and state/local taxes.
- Created training materials and led educational sessions for colleagues on emerging tax topics or regulatory changes that may affect the organization''s operations.
Tax Senior
Deloitte Tax Services India Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 05.2019
- Managed tax compliance and consulting projects for private equity and hedge fund clients
- Conducted technical research and analysis on tax laws and industry trends
- Provided exceptional client service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed multiple deadlines efficiently, ensuring all clients'' taxes were filed on time without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Spearheaded efforts to improve internal processes through ongoing professional development workshops and training sessions for staff members.
- Adapted quickly to new tax software and technologies, enhancing efficiency in tax preparation tasks.
Tax Consultant
Deloitte Tax Services India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for partnership and corporate clients
- Developed expertise in tax research and analysis
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
ICFAI Business School
Gurugram03-2010
Skills
- Tax laws and regulations
- Tax planning and consulting
- Partnership taxation
- Private equity and hedge fund operations
- Tax compliance
- Leadership and team management
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
Certification
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
- Certification in Leadership Essentials, Harvard Business School Publishing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated directly with the Chief-of-Staff on the Talent Advisory Committee to propose firmwide talent policy reforms.
- Partnered closely with the USI RTPM on the Manager Advisory Committee to enhance employee well-being.
- Served as a recruiter for both campus and lateral hiring programs.
- Acted as a facilitator and trainer for numerous new hire and employee training programs.
- Created training materials for various internal tax technical training sessions.
Awards
Certification in Leadership Essentials from Harvard Business School Publishing.
Received Regional Icon award for demonstrating strong work ethic and integrity.
Received Inspirational Leader award for demonstrating professional excellence.
Received three Outstanding Awards for exemplary performance.
Received multiple Applause and Spot awards for excellent client delivery and quality.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tax Senior Manager
Deloitte Tax LLP
06.2023 - Current
Tax Manager
Deloitte Tax LLP
06.2019 - 05.2023
Tax Senior
Deloitte Tax Services India Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 05.2019
Tax Consultant
Deloitte Tax Services India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
- Certification in Leadership Essentials, Harvard Business School Publishing
MBA - Accounting And Finance
ICFAI Business School
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