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Manoj Kalarikkal

@manojkalarikkal

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India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior leadership role in the tax function where I can drive GST/VAT compliance, lead litigation from response to closure, and deliver strategic tax planning with strong risk management and stakeholder alignment.

I’m a senior indirect taxation professional with over 32 years of experience in Indirect Taxation and Financial Compliance Planning & Management, built through senior roles in Indian MNCs and Big4 firms. I lead PAN India indirect tax functions across VAT, Service Tax, and GST, with a strong focus on compliance, financial risk management, and strategic tax planning that aligns with business objectives.

In my current role as Manager – Indirect Tax / GST, I draft replies to SCNs, prepare GST appeals, provide legal opinions, and handle department-facing matters including Customs-facing appeals. Previously, I minimized VAT tax exposure for a major multinational pharmaceutical client, managed all-India VAT/GST litigations and assessments across multiple states, and led a comprehensive contingency liability preparation strategy to safeguard against potential tax risks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager – Indirect Tax / GST

Current

SP Global Chartered Accountants

Oct 2025 - Present (9 months)

Manages indirect tax and GST matters, including drafting SCN replies, GST and customs appeals, and legal opinions for department-facing litigation. Leads the all-India tax team and supports MIS and VAT/GST litigation closures.

GST SCN Replies GST Appeals Department Facing Litigation Legal Drafting

Manager – Tax & Regulatory Services

Ernst & Young LLP

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Led VAT/GST-related matters focused on minimizing VAT tax exposure and resolving department-facing Service Tax, Customs, VAT, and GST issues. Managed the all-India tax team, including MIS oversight and legal drafting for show cause notices and appeals.

VAT Exposure Management Customs Tax Management Legal Drafting Appeals Under VAT And GST Acts Multi State VAT GST Closure

Senior Manager – Indirect Tax

Reliance Communications Ltd.

Aug 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Managed the all-India indirect tax portfolio and provided indirect tax advisory and assessment support. Ensured GST compliance, prepared contingency liabilities, represented before VAT and GST departments, and led the all-India tax team and MIS functions.

Indirect Tax Contingent Liabilities All India Indirect Tax Portfolio

Associate Analyst

Ernst & Young LLP

Nov 2013 - Aug 2017 (3 years 9 months)

Conducted GST impact analysis and supported the indirect tax team through knowledge management of all-India VAT updates and case laws. Participated in VAT compliance automation and performed due diligence for multi-state VAT/CST liability computation and preparation.

GST Impact Analysis VAT Updates And Case Law Research Knowledge Management VAT Compliance Due Diligence VAT Liability Computation CST Liability Computation All India Indirect Tax Support

Consultant Indirect Tax

M V Kini & Co., Advocates & Solicitors

Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)

Provided indirect tax legal support including legal drafting and legal opinions for corporate clients. Represented 3M Limited before the Commissioner of Sales Tax, Maharashtra, and authored a LinkedIn article related to sales to Exclusive Economic Zones.

Legal Drafting SEZ Related Taxation (Content Authoring)

Senior Analyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Supported multi-state VAT compliance by streamlining VAT liability calculations across states and ensuring timely filing and payments. Developed an automation tool using macros for processing sales transactions and compiling VAT annexures, and coordinated with VAT consultants on litigation matters.

All India VAT Liability Calculation Excel Macros VAT Annexure Preparation VAT Compliance Liaison With VAT Consultants