Manju Rama
@manjurama
US Tax Manager at Knowcraft Analytics, reviewing corporate, partnership, trust, nonprofit, and individual tax returns.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Knowcraft Analytics, I review US tax returns prepared by preparers, including C Corporation, S Corporation, partnership, and individual returns. I also prepare and review Form 990 and Form 1041 returns and work with prior-year returns and adjusting journal entries.
I manage client engagements and a five-member team, coordinate with the PAAST US onshore team, and monitor work progress. I also work on PAAST, GEMRT, and Paragon clients.
At KPMG, I worked on Canada, UK, and US tax projects. My work included individual tax calculations and returns, tax equalization and hypothetical tax calculations, and coordinating with client and onshore teams to resolve tax issues.
As part of UK tax quality improvement, I analyzed return error data, supported training and process improvements, and achieved the target of reducing errors by 30% each tax season. Earlier, as an Accountant at R. VIJAY KUMAR - Auditor & Tax Consultant, I handled company accounts, tax returns, e-TDS filings, and reconciliations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager
Knowcraft Analytics
Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Reviewing tax returns prepared by preparers and providing feedback, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for C Corporation, S Corporation, Partnership, and Individual tax returns. Managing client engagements and a team of 5 members.
Processed and handled tax calculations for individual (T1) returns, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Managed client engagements, coordinated with the MNP Canada team, and supervised a team of 35 members.
Reviewed tax returns prepared by preparers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepared and reviewed Tax Equalization and Hypo Tax calculations, managed client engagements, and supervised a team of 15 members.
Prepared and reviewed 1040 tax returns, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Managed client engagements, helped team members, and supervised a team of 12 members.
Accountant
R. Vijay Kumar - Auditor & Tax Consultant
Apr 2001 - Nov 2006 (5 years 7 months)
Handled accounts of companies, finalized accounts and tax returns. Filed income tax returns (ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4) and e-TDS filings, and prepared bank and other reconciliation statements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Miles Education
CPA, Accounting
Pursuing CPA certification, awaiting results.
Special Enrollment Examination
Enrolled Agent, Taxation
Passed the Special Enrollment Examination in 2025.
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Executive General Management Programme, General Management
Completed Executive General Management Programme at IIM Bangalore in 2017.
ICWAI
ICWAI, Cost and Management Accounting
Completed ICWAI certification in 2010.
University of Mysore
Master of Commerce, Commerce
Completed Master of Commerce from University of Mysore in 2005.
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed Bachelor of Commerce from Bangalore University in 1999.
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