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Amarjeet Singh Arora

@amarjeetsingharora

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Chartered Accountant with 20+ years in taxation and finance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my extensive tax expertise while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

I am a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with over 20 years of experience specializing in taxation for large entities in the Financial Services sector. I have a proven track record of handling complex tax matters, including Corporate Tax Advisory, Compliance, and Tax Litigation, across various regions including Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed operational tax matters and implemented tax strategies that have protected organizations from tax risks while optimizing tax liabilities. My leadership experience includes being part of senior management teams and mentoring tax professionals, ensuring effective stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration.

With a strong academic background, including an All India 9th rank in the Chartered Accountancy exams, I am committed to continuous learning and adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive tax efficiency and compliance for organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Director - International Tax Operations

Current

Morgan Stanley India

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Responsible for handling operational tax matters, risk, and advisory across the APAC region, including monitoring and advising on tax changes with impact analysis. Oversaw process/systems implementation/changes, tax advocacy, tax risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

Tax Advisory Risk Management Stakeholder Management

Head of Tax, India & South Asia

Standard Chartered Bank

Dec 2008 - Sep 2020 (11 years 9 months)

Successfully handled tax (technical and operational) matters for the Organization in India & South Asia, across Corporate Tax Advisory, Structuring, Compliance, and Tax Litigation. Protected the franchise from tax risks (technical/operational/reputational) and managed capital structuring, merger/demerger, and cash repatriation strategies.

Corporate Tax Corporate Structuring Tax Compliance Risk Mitigation

Vice President – India Tax Head

Lehman Brothers

Sep 2006 - Nov 2008 (2 years 2 months)

Demonstrated capability in handling multiple entities including Bank, Investment Bank, NBFC, Broking & Primary dealership, Private Equity Advisory, and Merchant Banking. Expertise in Corporate tax matters under Direct tax laws, Indirect tax (GST), and Transfer Pricing.

Corporate Tax Direct Tax Indirect Tax Transfer Pricing Tax Planning

Manager Tax & Regulatory

RSM & Co, Chartered Accountants

Sep 2000 - Aug 2006 (5 years 11 months)

Identified, evaluated, and successfully implemented Transfer Pricing across all business areas, balancing tax risk and opportunities. Created/modified TP policies, strategies, FAR analysis, documentation, and compliances.

Transfer Pricing Tax Compliance Tax Accounting IFRIC 23 ASC 740

Senior Officer, Direct Taxes

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Dec 1997 - Aug 2000 (2 years 8 months)

Implemented tax planning/optimization opportunities involving material stakes across direct tax (corporate tax, transfer pricing) and indirect tax (service tax, GST). Advised on tax implications and structuring of business transactions, new product launches, and acquisitions.

Tax Planning Corporate Structuring Transaction Advisory Direct Tax Indirect Tax

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chartered Accountant, Accounting

Grade: All India 9th Rank

Achieved All India 9th Rank in the Inter & Final examinations. Awarded for the best paper in 'Corporate and Other Laws' in the CA Intermediate examination.