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Lalitha Rao

@lalitharao

Global Mobility Manager at Dezan Shira & Associates, supporting 28+ GTN-referred assignees with India tax counselling and preparation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Manager, Senior Manager or Lead role in Global Mobility, International Tax, Expatriate Tax or Employment Tax, combining technical advisory and client leadership with integrated tax, payroll, immigration and social security delivery for multinational organisations.

At Dezan Shira & Associates, I led advisory and compliance delivery for multinational clients and an 11-member team across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. I supported 28+ internationally mobile employees referred through Global Tax Network with India tax counselling and tax preparation.

I advised inbound and outbound assignees on tax residency, salary sourcing, DTAA relief and foreign tax credit. My work also covered shadow payroll, equity compensation, TDS and International Worker PF.

At Spey Medical Private Limited, I managed cross-border financial reporting and coordinated with overseas finance stakeholders. I also supported immigration compliance, including FRRO registration and foreign national documentation.

At RKACA & Associates LLP, I advised residents and non-residents on Indian tax compliance, withholding tax, residential status and DTAA analysis. I’m a registered candidate for the ADIT and am preparing for the December 2026 examination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager - Corporate Accounting Services

Dezan Shira & Associates

Sep 2023 - Sep 2026 (3 years)

Led an 11-member team across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, managing advisory and compliance for 30+ multinational clients. Delivered expatriate tax counselling and tax preparation for internationally mobile employees.

Expatriate Taxation Global Mobility International Tax Payroll Immigration Social Security DTAA Shadow Payroll TDS Tax Residency Foreign Tax Credit Team Leadership

Senior Accounts Manager

Spey Medical Private Limited

Aug 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years)

Managed cross-border financial reporting, export documentation, and banking compliance. Supported immigration compliance and handled TDS, GST, PF, ESI, ROC, and payroll.

Financial Reporting MIS TDS GST ESI ROC Payroll Export Documentation Banking Compliance FRRO Immigration Compliance

Manager - Tax & Compliance

RKACA & Associates LLP

Nov 2007 - Aug 2018 (10 years 9 months)

Advised on Indian tax, international taxation, FEMA, and DTAA interpretation. Managed compliance for NGOs and non-profits, and supervised tax consultants and interns.