Sruti Padhan

Article Trainee - Indirect Taxation & Financial Compliance

BDO • Fulltime

Apr 2025 - Apr 2026 • 1 yr

1. Executed monthly 180-day ITC reversals by conducting aging analysis of creditors, ensuring timely reversal of input tax credit for unpaid invoices in accordance with Rule 37 and reducing non-compliance risk and interest. 2. Orchestrated end-to-end GSTR-9/9C filings for Large-Cap entities with aggregate turnover exceeding 2000 Cr+, involving reconciliation of audited financial statements with GST returns (GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B). 3. Proactively pinpointed and corrected ₹50 Lakh+ reporting discrepancies in specific tax period during reconciliation GSTR-9 resulting in zero regulatory notices, direct financial benefit to clients and aligning GST returns with P&L, and Balance Sheet disclosures. Prepared and processed refund claims (Cess & Regular) exceeding 7 Cr+ per quarter and handled complex departmental representations, coordinating with tax authorities to address queries and resolve matters efficiently. 4. Prepared ITC-04 returns by matching job-work details with GST records to ensure reporting and statutory compliance. 5. Performed basic customs duty rate verification as per customs laws to ensure accurate duty applicability and compliance.Facilitated new entity GST Registrations and generated critical documentation including E-BRC and E-way Bills. 6. Drafted detailed technical submissions for GST notices (DRC-01A) and GST Department Special Audit proceedings (ADT-01) for FY23, including end-to-end collation of supporting documents, successfully mitigating potential litigation risks and achieving closure of scrutiny assessments.