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Education
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Rakesh Jakkula

Hyderabad,India

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance & E-file Analyst

Thomson Reuters
06.2014 - 12.2022
  • Working on Go-System and ONESOURCE on federal and state returns as per federal and state requirements
  • Mapping and test of schemas which provided by state for approval propose
  • Prepared and Reviewed federal and state income tax returns Partnerships and corporations (1065 & 1120)
  • Working with federal and state direct on submitting LOI’s and ATS
  • Preliminary discussion of project with core team
  • Create test scenarios and unit testing on developmental basis
  • Performed user acceptance testing on application to make sure that product satisfies user requirements
  • Validating data sets associated to business for successful interaction of tool
  • Fixing of errors in software to comply with business requirements
  • Involved in all phases of implementations for user acceptance
  • Working closely with stake holders, business associates on daily basis for clear and concise development of project
  • Integrate with developers and discuss technical issues, report bugs and support development team back in US

Senior Analyst

Deloitte
04.2008 - 01.2014
  • Study and analyze the client Financials, audit reports and other related financial documents
  • Check to see the correctness of Trail balance to tie to Financials
  • Working closely with US Managers and the clients for preparing and reviewing federal returns i.e
  • 1120,1065 Extensions and provisions
  • First review of Consolidated C Corporation Federal and State Returns(Standalone /consolidated) which was prepared by Staff Members
  • Variance Analysis between the expected and actual budget hours of the team members and discuss them with the US Managers regarding it
  • Accomplishing the task given with most efficiency, consistency and high quality
  • Holds Expertise in Corporations and Consolidations
  • Review and Preparation of budget for the projects and leveraging
  • Review and Preparation of Periodic Billing reports as set out by the management
  • Discussing important and major issues with the team as well with the concerned U.S
  • Offices and suggesting measures to improve the quality and efficiency
  • Developing new and effective techniques for Tax planning and providing value added services to the clients
  • Supporting the region (consists of 85 professionals) as Super User
  • Mentoring the subordinates in the team and training them with, software’s, Accounting and Tax technical
  • Giving training sessions for New hires batch
  • Monitoring & guiding the new hires in the team regarding Client work and firm policies, culture and to manage the schedules in the most efficient way
  • Involved in research activities and used BNA and CCH for researching the treatment between GAAP and Tax.

Assistant Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center
12.2022 - Current
  • Worked on Work papers and Review of Return prepared by the team members
  • Lead a team of 8 tax professionals, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness in filing of federal state/franchise tax returns and estimated tax payments.
  • First review of Consolidated C Corporation Federal and State Returns(Standalone /consolidated) which was prepared by Staff Members
  • Variance Analysis between the expected and actual budget hours of the team members and discuss them with the US Managers regarding it.
  • Manage two levels of staff on several clients, including performing reviews of tasks completed, providing on the job professional and technical training and fostering a positive and energetic work environment through allowing flexibility and providing opportunities for additional challenges.
  • Prepare and review corporate and partnership tax return for both federal and state.
  • Prepared and Reviewed Partnerships Real Estate clients and Consolidated Federal Returns.
  • Managed corporation tax returns and estate tax returns, while providing transitional counseling services.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised new accountants while offering valuable advice and expertise.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month twice for exceptional performance.
  • Recognized Star Performance of the month Award.
  • Oversaw income tax returns and tax affairs, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Discussing important and major issues with the team as well with the concerned U.S. offices and suggesting measures to improve the quality and efficiency.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - FINANCE

Swami Vivekananda College, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2017

B.Com - Commerce

R.R.D College, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2005

Intermediate -

Keshav Memorial Junior College, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2010

SSC -

Amravati Grammar High School, Secunderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • MS Excel
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Tax Planning and Strategy
  • Tax Compliance and Reporting

Accomplishments

Recognized for exemplary tax management strategies leading to significant cost savings for corporate clients.


Personal Information

  • Father's Name: J. Sathya Lingam (Late)
  • Date of Birth: 09/16/81
  • Nationality: Indian

Hobbies and Interests

Playing Cricket, Caroms and Listening to Music

Languages

English
Professional Working
Telugu
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Assistant Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center
12.2022 - Current

Senior Quality Assurance & E-file Analyst

Thomson Reuters
06.2014 - 12.2022

Senior Analyst

Deloitte
04.2008 - 01.2014

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - FINANCE

Swami Vivekananda College, Hyderabad

B.Com - Commerce

R.R.D College, Hyderabad

Intermediate -

Keshav Memorial Junior College, Hyderabad

SSC -

Amravati Grammar High School, Secunderabad

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