Hiral Adhiya
Calgary,AB
Summary
Seasoned Excise Tax Auditor with a proven track record at Canada Revenue Agency, specializing in GST/HST audits and tax compliance. Expert in financial accounting, and data analysis, coupled with excellent communication skills. Achieved significant tax adjustments through meticulous research and strategic risk assessments. Skilled in guiding teams towards achieving compliance and financial accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excise Tax Auditor
Canada Revenue Agency
02.2022 - Current
- Examine and audited taxpayer's accounting records for GST/HST compliance, including initiating audit queries, reviewing taxpayer responses and concluding tax adjustments.
- Understand taxpayer's accounting system and processes to identify control weaknesses and their implications on tax compliance.
- Review and stratified large-volume general ledger data to identify and analyze indirect tax issues and select high-risk transactions for sample testing.
- Research legislation and other technical materials for complex tax issues such as cross-border transactions, GST/HST on importation of goods, inter-company transactions and GST/HST elections.
- Write professional memos and letters for audit queries, proposal letters and final audit adjustments.
- Respond to taxpayer's enquiries for audit findings, explaining the application of tax laws and regulations for future compliance.
Designated Professional - Audit and Assurance
MNP LLP
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Conducted compilation, review and audit engagements, including filing corporate tax returns and assisting clients with year-end adjustments and tax provisions.
- Reviewed, investigated and corrected discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Researched financial reporting compliance for complex accounting transactions such as lease accounting, intangible assets and income tax provisions.
- Developed effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
Skills
- Canadian Indirect Tax
- GST/HST Audit
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Research
- Data Analysis
- Excellent Communication
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reporting
Accomplishments
- Tax recoveries over $2M from GST/HST post payment full compliance audit.
- Improved audit efficiency by 30% through application of efficient data analysis techniques and proven risk assessment methodologies.
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
- CA - Chartered Accountant, India
Timeline
Excise Tax Auditor
Canada Revenue Agency
02.2022 - Current
Designated Professional - Audit and Assurance
MNP LLP
05.2018 - 01.2022
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