Akshay Goyal
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Designation holder in Accounting/Finance with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Accounting. Over 10 years of global experience in Indirect Taxation, including Indirect Tax Audits, client advisory, and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex international tax structures, supply chains, and audit processes for multinational clients. Successfully managed a portfolio of 10+ multinational groups, comprising 25+ entities, across diverse industries such as e-commerce, automotive, telecommunications, retail, chemicals, and professional services
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Commodity Tax
Canada Life
04.2025 - Current
- Led successful commodity tax audits, negotiating with federal and provincial tax authorities, reducing reassessment exposure and identifying refund opportunities.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) to deliver tax-efficient solutions and support business decision-making.
- Managed end-to-end commodity tax compliance (GST/HST, QST, PST) including filings, remittances, reconciliations, and responses to tax authority inquiries.
- Advised business units on indirect tax implications of contracts, transactions, and new initiatives, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
Manager - Indirect Taxes
PwC Canada
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Lead a team responsible for managing indirect tax compliances, including GST/HST, PST, and other indirect taxes, ensuring accurate and timely filing.
- Supported the development and execution of indirect tax audit strategies, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial tax regulations (including preparation of audit documentation and tracking actions to address identified gaps).
- Managed end-to-end indirect tax audits, including reviewing and tracking data requests, prepared responses, and maintained regular correspondence with tax authorities, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships.
- Provided expert advice and guidance on complex tax matters.
- Leveraged AI knowledge and played a key role in process improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with partners and directors to drive business development initiatives, identify growth opportunities, and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Tax Consultant - Indirect Taxes
Leyton Canada
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Undertaking end-to-end process mapping from indirect tax standpoint to identify Indirect tax gaps and assisting the client with efficient tax management.
- Assessing new opportunities for clients in line with the Provincial tax rebate programs.
Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxes
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Led and oversaw team of 3 direct accountants and associates to provide them adequate guidance.
- Drafted submissions and represented clients before various tax authorities (including up to Ministry level) in the context of indirect tax audits and administrative appeals/litigation.
- Reviewed the cross-border transactions, carved out and re-structured the business models to ensure effective and end-to-end compliance with the GST and earlier Indirect Taxation Regime.
Associate - Indirect Taxes
PwC India
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Advised clients on business structuring/re-structuring from tax optimization perspective to ensure end-to-end compliance effectively.
- Prepared reports, research papers and newsletters for knowledge sharing with the internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisted the manager in preparation of diagnostic review report which involved analysis of transaction undertaken by clients post implementation of GST vis-a-vis earlier Indirect Tax Regime.
- Assisted clients in various sectors on tax planning, tax technology initiatives, tax optimization schemes and ensured day-to-day compliance with Indirect Taxation Regime.
- Recognized with esteemed 'Move the DOT Award' for exemplary performance.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting/Finance
ICAI
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
University of Delhi
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Project management
Certification
- Business Tax Course (Canadian)
- Softron
Awards
Move the DOT Award, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Publications
- PST Rebate in BRITISH COLUMBIA - A Timely Reminder
- Renting of two wheelers under GST – Another AAR, Another muddle
- Budget 2017-18 : Gist of Service Tax amendments
- R&D Cess abolished - in line with government commitment to roll out GST soon
- Budget 2017-18 and impact on Indirect Taxes
- Baby Steps to GST
- Indirect Taxes muted as GST on the anvil
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Manager, Commodity Tax
Canada Life
04.2025 - Current
Manager - Indirect Taxes
PwC Canada
02.2023 - 03.2025
Tax Consultant - Indirect Taxes
Leyton Canada
12.2021 - 02.2023
Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager - Indirect Taxes
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
11.2017 - 11.2021
Associate - Indirect Taxes
PwC India
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
University of Delhi
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting/Finance
ICAI