HIMAJA RAO
@himajarao
Finance and tax professional specializing in VAT, transfer pricing, tax automation, and project delivery.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance and tax professional with 10 years of experience specializing in indirect taxation (VAT), transfer pricing, market and financial research, and tax technology solutions. I combine technical product expertise with hands-on implementation experience to drive tax automation and compliance.
At Thomson Reuters I led ONESOURCE Indirect Compliance (VAT) implementations, configured tax rules, automated return preparation, and supported VAT audits to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort. I have coordinated ONESOURCE Determination projects as a project manager, working closely with functional and technical teams on requirements, testing, and client deliverables.
My background includes transfer pricing benchmarking and documentation, financial statement analysis, and market research across multiple databases. I have delivered 15+ ONESOURCE implementations, managed multi-country VAT projects, and been recognized for process automation that reduced compliance turnaround time.
I bring strong project management, stakeholder collaboration, and training capabilities—planning, budgeting, Agile/Scrum experience, and familiarity with ERP integrations (SAP/Oracle). I am focused on operational efficiency, audit readiness, and scalable tax technology adoption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TRImplementation Consultant
Managed end-to-end ONESOURCE Indirect Tax (VAT) implementations and compliance automation across global clients, reducing manual effort and ensuring timely filings and audit readiness. Coordinated Determination projects, stakeholder communication, and integrations with ERP systems while delivering training and supporting upsell opportunities.
TRDelivered ONESOURCE implementation and configuration work, supported audits and client training, and contributed to automation initiatives to improve compliance accuracy and reduce turnaround time.
TRPerformed benchmarking and financial analysis for transfer pricing studies using OneSource and external databases, preparing documentation and comparables to support arm’s-length analyses.
Associate Analyst
Ascent Staffing Solutions
Dec 2015 - Nov 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted market and financial research, lead generation across MENA region, and supported analysts with data extraction from databases like Hoovers, LinkedIn, Zawya, and Bloomberg.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Aurora's PG College
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Grade: 70 Percentile
Completed an MBA in Finance with a reported 70 percentile, focusing on finance and taxation topics relevant to indirect tax and compliance.
Little Flower Degree College
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Grade: 77 Percentile
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (General) with a reported 77 percentile, covering accounting, commerce, and related financial subjects.
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