Bhaskar A
Palakkad
Summary
MBA graduate with 6.5 years of Experience in US State Tax Compliance. I am seeking an opportunity to be a part of one of the prestigious and progressive Financial Service Company where I can exhibit my technical and management skills for the achievement of organizations goals, myself and team member’s career growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Manager SALT
Grant Thornton US Shared Services
06.2018 - Current
- Experienced with Second Level Review of Consolidated State Returns (Predominantly West Clients).
- Experienced in State Tax Estimates & Extensions.
- Experience with Second level Review of 1120S & 1065 State returns.
- Directly worked with US Signers for multiple engagements.
- Management of team with 5 to 6 members.
- Actively monitoring the day to day operations, coaching to the Individuals & providing significant guidance for the team members to achieve the Individual and Firm Goals.
- Actively participated it in the Learning & Development program and provided a significance role in developing new talents.
- Effectively working with the US Counterparts in determining the budget, time frame & client commitments and deliverables.
- Working closely with Resource team to make sure all the engagement needs are taken care and effective risk management. (Majorly for all west clients)
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton
Orange County, USA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Experienced second level review of returns from Indian Office.
- Experienced end to end process of Preparation of State Filing Requirements and Deliverables.
- Have directly participated in Client Communications/Calls.
- Have directly worked with Client and handled the Deliverables.
- Handling budget and working with Indian Counterparts to make sure smooth running of the client.
Education
MBA - FINANCE
Sri Krishna College of Technology
06.2018
B. Com - Professional Accounting
Nehru Arts & Science College
05.2016
12th - Computer Science
Chinmaya Vidyala Kollengode
04.2013
10th -
Chinmaya Vidyala Kollengode
05.2011
Skills
- Ability to work in a process driven environment using computer systems complying with the recurring process
- Proficient in MS Office, Power BI,Adobe Acrobat
- Tax Software's- Go Systems & OneSource
- Timely decision making and meeting the deadlines to adhere the needs of the clients
- Flexibility to meet the Client commitments
- Providing trainings & On the job guidance
- Delivering high quality tax solutions and minimize the tax liabilities for the client
- Effective communication skills to ensure collaboration and responsibilities
- Risk Management
Achievements
- Recognized as High Performer for the work performed consecutively for 4 years.
- Tax Technology Go To Award.
- Received various recognitions for Quality, Training and Collaboration.
- Member of SALT L&D team.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Hindi
Elementary
Interests
- Youth Development Programs
- Cricket
- Road Trips
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Bangalore
Date: 1/25/2025
Bhaskar A
Timeline
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton
01.2023 - 11.2023
Tax Manager SALT
Grant Thornton US Shared Services
06.2018 - Current
MBA - FINANCE
Sri Krishna College of Technology
B. Com - Professional Accounting
Nehru Arts & Science College
12th - Computer Science
Chinmaya Vidyala Kollengode
10th -
Chinmaya Vidyala Kollengode