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Soji Varghese

@sojivarghese

Tax operations and regulatory advisory professional specializing in multi-state indirect tax, KYC/AML compliance, and automation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a global opportunity where I can lead tax operations, solve complex multi-jurisdictional compliance issues, and use automation and analytics (Power BI/Excel) to improve accuracy, SLAs, and stakeholder confidence—open to relocation.

I’m a tax operations and regulatory advisory professional with 6+ years of experience spanning U.S. direct/indirect tax operations, regulatory interpretation, and client service across fintech and investment banking. At Avalara, I lead and mentor a team of 10+ analysts, serve as the primary escalation point for complex client issues, and drive governance through SOP design and process standardization.

I’ve delivered measurable operational transformation, including re-engineering communications tax return workflows that eliminated ~60% manual processing (4.2 FTE productivity gain) and creating a GPT-powered internal workflow tool that reduced resolution time by ~30%. Previously at BNY, I managed tax documentation validation (W-8/W-9), KYC/AML due diligence, and FATCA/CRS reporting accuracy, while also strengthening reconciliation and control processes across APAC/EMEA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Analyst

Current

Avalara Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led a cross-functional team of 10+ analysts and re-engineered communications tax return workflows, eliminating ~60% manual effort and delivering a 4.2 FTE productivity gain. Built a GPT-powered internal workflow tool that reduced average task-resolution time by 30%, while maintaining 100% on-time statutory filings and 98% first-pass accuracy across 15+ states in FY2024–25 with zero penalty escalat

Telecom Tax Salesforce Process Automation Power BI

Intermediate Representative

BNY (Bank of New York)

Feb 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Validated 150+ W-9/W-8 forms daily and performed FATCA/CRS and treaty compliance checks to ensure accurate IRS information reporting and withholding treatment. Managed client onboarding and KYC/AML due diligence, executed NRA withholding reconciliations (1099-B, 1042-S), and resolved reconciliation breaks to maintain accurate tax and fund data governance.

Client Onboarding Entity Classification & Treaty Eligibility Form 1042 S

Representative

BNY (Bank of New York)

Apr 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Performed daily transfer agency reconciliation controls to resolve variances and aged breaks using Business Objects and TLM, supporting cash and position integrity. Produced executive MIS reports and drove cross-regional (APAC & EMEA) reconciliation operations, collaborating with Trade Operations, Settlements and Treasury to improve end-to-end transaction lifecycle efficiency.

Cash & Position Integrity Controls Business Objects Cross Regional Operations