Pankaj Kumar Singh is seeking a job that allows him to work towards participatory development. He has over 5 years of experience in US taxation and accounting software testing and development. Currently, he works as a Tax Application Analyst at CCH - Wolters Kluwer testing their TaxWise software. Previously, he has worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Strategic Tax Services in roles involving US tax return preparation and ensuring software quality. He has expertise in various tax software and strong technical and communication skills.

1. RESUME
Name: Pankaj Kumar Singh
Mobile no: 08975791956
Email id: Pankaj_Singh241@yahoo.com,
Pankajkumarsingh241@gmail.com,
Objective:
To work towards a people centred participatory development by understanding the various
mechanisms which lead to these processes and help the firm to achieve its goals and objectives.
Total Work Experience: - 5 plus years of progressive experience in US taxation and
Accounting (1120, 1065, 1120S, 1040, 5471, 8858 etc.) and designing of the software (CCH Axcess Tax
& TaxWise)
Current Engagement:
Currently working at “CCH - Wolters Kluwer Financial and Compliance Services Software Pvt.
Ltd”, as ” Tax Application Analyst Level “, dealing in testing and development of the forms for the
TaxWise software for the SFS firm. Preparing Project plan to achieve the deadlines and solving
rejection to get the approval of Federal and state.
Job Profile, Roles and Responsibilities: (November 2012 -Till date)
Working on software “Taxwise”, and provide quality assurance of the assigned products, the systems
that create measure and maintain these products.
Having the responsibility in designing and testing Taxwise software for use by CPA firms and
corporations, in interpreting the tax law. Doing extended research for the tax software as per the IRS
guidelines and make changes on the forms.
Collaborate with peers in order to meet the overall organizational goals. Hands-on approach to
business and questions the status quo.
Preparing Project plan to achieve the deadlines. Solving rejection to get the approval of Federal and
state. Well versed with US Federal and State Tax Laws and General Accepted Accounting Principles.
Analyzing legislative, statutory and regulatory developments in multistate taxation across all states
Ability to research and critically review tax issues to resolve them practically
Earlier, worked for the “Service Excellence” team for the “CCH Axcess Tax” software, and provide
quality assurance of the assigned products, the systems that create measure and maintain these
products.
Doing extended research for the tax software as per the IRS guidelines using Intelliconnect and
answering customers questions on how certain lines on a tax return are calculated.
Conducting research on latest laws and rules that would affect the compliance process and facilitate
changes by regularly training the team members Helping Team members in Tax technical questions
and software related issues, fixing the same and providing continuous education for the overall
development of the team.
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2. Received good feedbacks and certificates from the client and also from the VP and CEO of the
company and also received good accolades from senior managers.
Conducted product testing (functional and content) and debugging of TaxBot programs to ensure
accuracy and complete functionality. Tested assigned products and cross-test products designed by
other analysts.
Prior Engagement, Job Profile and Roles and Responsibilities: (January 2012 – October 2012 = 10
months)
Worked in “PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Centre (Kolkata) Private Limited”, as a
Senior Associate, dealing in US Corporate and Partnership Tax Returns (1120, 1065, 1120S), and
Accounting.
Worked on software (Go System, OneSource & CEEDS) and preparing and self-review of tax work
papers, filling the tax information and filing US tax returns as per the IRS rules and conditions (1120,
1065, 1120S) for the clients. Expert knowledge of Corp Tax Software and Go-system used in the
preparation of C Corp and partnership tax return form 1120 and form 1065.
Manage the day-day operations and ensure the SLAs are met consistently. Manage and increase the
effectiveness and efficiency through process improvements. Collaborate with peers in order to meet
the overall organizational goals. Preparation of the Tax Package. Preparation and Review of US
(Federal/State) Corporate, Partnership tax returns (Form 1120/1065,etc.), International compliance tax
forms (Form 5471/8858/8865), various work papers and E-filing documents. Assist Team Leads and
Managers and train team members in US Corporate Tax training modules
Worked for various corporations’ clients – C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Partnerships, and REIT.
Worked on various mainframe softwares – Corptax, Go-system, One-Source, Super-forms.
Reporting various necessary regulatory standards to be met by client as per relevant Financial
reporting standards like IFRS and US GAAP
Responsible for review and self-review of deliverables before handing them to the next level. Co-
ordinate/Manage work within a team of about 4-5 members, allocating tasks, review of work done, providing
feedback on quality and improvement
Preparation and/or review of US Corporation Tax Return Form 1120 and partnership Tax Return
Form 1065, payroll tax matter and state taxes (sales & use tax and also calculate payroll, property
and sales factor). Before that assessing the documents and work papers received from the ET and
comparing with prior year then ask for required additional documents if needed. Then preparing the
return and ask for details if any suspicious or incomplete information through e-mail from the ET.
After final review sending review copy of return to ET.
Managed Sales tax accounts with the preparation of company’s state sales and use tax returns.
Sometimes Reconciled sales and use tax accounts. Conducted research and ensure legal taxation on
federal, state and sales and use tax rates, including sales tax. Also, played a key role in responding to
all tax related inquiries and notices for federal and state returns.
Received good feedbacks from the Engagement Teams and also received good accolades from senior
managers. Received certificates for best Tax Return preparer award for the month.
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3. Last Engagement, Job Profile and Roles and Responsibilities: (November 2009 - December 2011= 2
yrs
Worked in “Strategic Tax Services (Pune) Private Limited”, as a Tax Executive, dealing in US
Individual, Corporate Taxation and Business taxes (1040, 1120, 1065, 1120S), and Accounting .
Worked on software (Lacerte) and preparing tax work papers, filling the tax information and filing
US tax returns as per the IRS rules and conditions (1040, 1120, 1065, 1120S) for the clients.
Preparing Individual and Business Tax Returns for U.S. clients. Before that assessing the documents
received from the client and comparing with prior year then ask for required additional documents
if needed. Then preparing the return and ask for details if any suspicious or incomplete information
through e-mail or by calling the client. After final review sending review copy of return to client and
addressing to queries of the client regarding return. Then after receiving approval from the client e-
filing the return.
Awards and Achievements:-
1. PWC –Received certificate for the best tax return reviewer and preparer award and gift
vouchers. Received good feedbacks and accolades from the client and my senior
management on this.
2. CCH - Received certificate for good feedback from the client on my work. Here also received
good feedbacks and accolades from the client and my senior management.
SPECIALIZATION: MBA (Finance)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Qualification
College-University/Board
Year of
passing
Percentage
Master’s in Business
Administration (Finance)
Magnus School of Business,
Pune, ICFAI University,
Dehradun.
2009
60%
Bachelors of Commerce in
Accounts
Gossnner College, University of
Ranchi
2007 59.25%
Higher Secondary Education De Nobili School, Mugma,
Dhanbad, ISCE.
2003 57.5%
High School
De Nobili School, Mugma,
Dhanbad, ICSE. 2001 55%
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4. PROJECTS:
Organizational Project:
Organization: ICICI Bank Ltd. Functional Area: Risk Cantonment unit
Duration: Two Months
Business Result Achieved: Helped ICICI fraud investigation king to nab the fraudulent transactions
of 1 crore 23 lakh for credit card defaulters.
Learning from Project: Customers should take due diligence to prevent huge losses in terms of
charge back and also people should have a less use of their credit cards.
Summer Internship Project
Organization: HDFC Mutual Fund Functional Area: Operations
Duration: One and half month
Learning from Project: Learned about the competition prevailing in the AMC market. Leadership
qualities, team building, duties and responsibilities to get the work done in right time and according
to the requirements of the company.
WHAT I ENJOY DOING WHEN I AM FREE
Watch TV, cook and play computer games. Also enjoy spending time with my family.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
• Represented the school in environment camps and sports activities.
• Actively Participated in Debate competitions held throughout academics.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Professional in Microsoft Word, Excel (Basics of excel- V look, pivot entry etc) and Power
Point and knowledge of computer.
WHAT I EXCEL AT.
• Excellent teamwork abilities & communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, Hard-working, Ability to work under pressure.
• Little slow but self-directed learner.
OTHER INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
Reading, cooking, gardening and various sports activities like cricket, basketball etc.
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5. PERSONAL PROFILE:
Date of Birth: December 24, 1984
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English and Hindi
CONTACT DETAILS:
• Temporary Address: C/O Dhiraj Kumar, Lali Apartment, Flat No 20, B Wing, Taradutta
Colony, B T Kawade Road, Mundhwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411036.
• Mobile No: +918975791956
• Permanent Address: c/o Ram Iqbal Singh, Singh Niwas, Village- Hafizpur Karmour, Post-
Gowasa Sheikhpura, PS- Pundarakh, Dist- Patna, Bihar 803214
• Tel No: +919431514987, +919308519638
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6. PERSONAL PROFILE:
Date of Birth: December 24, 1984
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English and Hindi
CONTACT DETAILS:
• Temporary Address: C/O Dhiraj Kumar, Lali Apartment, Flat No 20, B Wing, Taradutta
Colony, B T Kawade Road, Mundhwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411036.
• Mobile No: +918975791956
• Permanent Address: c/o Ram Iqbal Singh, Singh Niwas, Village- Hafizpur Karmour, Post-
Gowasa Sheikhpura, PS- Pundarakh, Dist- Patna, Bihar 803214
• Tel No: +919431514987, +919308519638
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