Antony George Xavier
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LinkedIn User
I worked with George during my stint with Thomson Reuters. George is very passionate to learn and goes deep into the concept. Within a short span he learnt the process and also started training the new joiners. George is very efficient and a true professional. He played a crucial role in migrating the SUT process from Thomson Reuters to EXL/KPMG and trained the team and set-up the process. George is a smart thinker and always finds ways to do things efficiently.
Bonny Mathew Sebastian
In short, George is a great buddy at work with. He guided me in understanding how US indirect taxation (sales and use tax) works and how KPMG implements process checklists and apply BOTs in maximizing process efficiency. I have seen how effortlessly he transition the engagements to KPMG offshore office.
LinkedIn User
I worked with George during my stint with Thomson Reuters. George is very passionate to learn and goes deep into the concept. Within a short span he learnt the process and also started training the new joiners. George is very efficient and a true professional. He played a crucial role in migrating the SUT process from Thomson Reuters to EXL/KPMG and trained the team and set-up the process. George is a smart thinker and always finds ways to do things efficiently.
Bonny Mathew Sebastian
In short, George is a great buddy at work with. He guided me in understanding how US indirect taxation (sales and use tax) works and how KPMG implements process checklists and apply BOTs in maximizing process efficiency. I have seen how effortlessly he transition the engagements to KPMG offshore office.
LinkedIn User
I worked with George during my stint with Thomson Reuters. George is very passionate to learn and goes deep into the concept. Within a short span he learnt the process and also started training the new joiners. George is very efficient and a true professional. He played a crucial role in migrating the SUT process from Thomson Reuters to EXL/KPMG and trained the team and set-up the process. George is a smart thinker and always finds ways to do things efficiently.
Bonny Mathew Sebastian
In short, George is a great buddy at work with. He guided me in understanding how US indirect taxation (sales and use tax) works and how KPMG implements process checklists and apply BOTs in maximizing process efficiency. I have seen how effortlessly he transition the engagements to KPMG offshore office.
LinkedIn User
I worked with George during my stint with Thomson Reuters. George is very passionate to learn and goes deep into the concept. Within a short span he learnt the process and also started training the new joiners. George is very efficient and a true professional. He played a crucial role in migrating the SUT process from Thomson Reuters to EXL/KPMG and trained the team and set-up the process. George is a smart thinker and always finds ways to do things efficiently.
Bonny Mathew Sebastian
In short, George is a great buddy at work with. He guided me in understanding how US indirect taxation (sales and use tax) works and how KPMG implements process checklists and apply BOTs in maximizing process efficiency. I have seen how effortlessly he transition the engagements to KPMG offshore office.
Credentials
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How to Support Your Employees' Well-Being
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
KPMG Global Services (KGS)Apr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Thomson Reuters IndiaMar, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
SUT Compliance SUT Compliance
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
Sales & Use Tax (SUT/SALT) Sales & Use Tax (SUT/SALT)
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Manager, US Indirect Tax - SUT/SALT
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2021
Tax Manager dealing with Sales & Use Tax Compliance (SALT), monthly SUT compliance review for various clients from Software, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare.Data processing & import and Compliance processing and return preparation and review using Vertex application.Online filings and review and review of the filing issues posted by team and fixing the issues to make sure team files the returns successfully.Client on-boarding and Implementation, new acquisition, indirect tax (SALT) Integration - sales tax billing integrations.Resolving notices received from various state and local jurisdictions related to Sales & Use tax compliance.Preparation and review of POA documents to place calls to various state/jurisdictions to resolve the clients sales and use tax notices.Handling two locations Bangalore and Kochi within the team of 130+ out of which 15 FTE reports directly under my span.Review Budgeted hours and allocating assignments accordingly.Managing team’s chargeability and Utilization.Conducting interviews and recruiting talent to fulfill the resource requirement of the business.Specialties: Focused on Business Excellence / Process Migration & Improvements / SLA Management / Performance Management / Customer Success / Client Relationship Management / Continuous Learning / Process Documentation
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Lead Assistant Manager, US Indirect Tax - SUT/SALT
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
•Manage and lead a team of 22 members and guide them towards achieving goal with quality•To reconcile the tax data, with regard to the information received from Client and Jurisdiction.•Research to find out the reason for the variance between actual tax collected by the client and the tax calculated by sales tax software.•To review the returns filed and the compliance processed by the team and approve and send for clients approval•Coordinate with team members in completing the tasks.•Prioritizing the work according to the criticality.•Resolving the notices received from jurisdictions.•Monthly calls with the US Leadership to discuss process and team performance•Performance appraisals and moderation discussions
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Assistant Manager, US Indirect Tax SUT/SALT
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May 2012 - Sep 2016
•Manage and lead a team of 12 members and guide them towards achieving goal with quality•To reconcile the tax data, with regard to the information received from Client and Jurisdiction.•Research to find out the reason for the variance between actual tax collected by the client and the tax calculated by sales tax software.•To review the returns filed and the compliance processed by the team and approve and send for clients approval•Coordinate with team members in completing the tasks.•Prioritizing the work according to the criticality.•Resolving the notices received from jurisdictions.•Monthly calls with the US Leadership to discuss process and team performance•Performance appraisals and moderation discussions
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Thomson Reuters
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Developer, High Risk Notice Management
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Oct 2008 - May 2012
• Responsible for work allocation of the notices received from the Client/Jurisdictions and completing the processing within the 2-day SLA. • Responsible for quality review of High-Risk Notices and notifying the US counterparts regarding the receipt/arrival of a high-risk notice & track the progress in resolution of the notices which in turn brings down the penalty and Interest paid by the client to the Jurisdiction. • Responsible for resolving Business Licenses certificates, Filing frequency change notices, Rate change notifications. • Worked as a quality auditor to ensure the work is completed without any errors and sending them to clients within timeline. • As an SME conducting training sessions & refreshers for the team members and documenting the process updates • Documented cross functional processes in a swim lanes format using Visio. • Designed process flow diagrams reflecting current and proposed business processes and its functionality. • Focused on stabilizing the process and meeting the customer expectation while optimizing the cost.
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BA Continuum Solutions Private Limited
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Investment Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Member, Consumer Banking, Online Banking Customer Support
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May 2007 - Aug 2008
• Responsible for end-to-end Consumer Banking function related to Online Banking service, operating from Hyderabad office in India through Chat. • Identifying and analysing customer’s queries related to Online Banking, scrutinizing the raised concern and providing them first time resolution instantaneously. • As an SME conducting training sessions & refreshers for the team members and documenting the process updates • Responsible for providing training to the new associates and integrating them in the team • Designing & Updating the Process Map, SIPOC, FMEA and PPI/IPI for the process.
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ITC Limited
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India
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Officer, Central Lab Operations , Quality Control & Product Development & Client Services
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Jul 2004 - May 2007
• To interact with the Customers and understand the needs and suggest a suitable product. • Liaison with the Quality Department & the Production Department to achieve the desired end product. • Continuous monitoring of the quality of the product by performing quality control tests • Conducting a Root Cause Analysis for the defects in the product. • Recommending minor changes in the product to minimize the quality defects. • To interact with the Customers and understand the needs and suggest a suitable product. • Liaison with the Quality Department & the Production Department to achieve the desired end product. • Continuous monitoring of the quality of the product by performing quality control tests • Conducting a Root Cause Analysis for the defects in the product. • Recommending minor changes in the product to minimize the quality defects.
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Education
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2001 - 2004
Loyola Academy, Old Alwal, Secunderabad
Bachelor of Science - BSC, Chemical Technology -
1999 - 2001
St. Joseph's Junior College, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad
Board of Intermediate Education A.P., MPC -
1989 - 1999
S. Joseph's High School, Rudrampur Kothagudem
Secondary School Certificate, SSC, First Division
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