This document provides a summary of Vadiraja Rao's professional experience and qualifications. He has over 25 years of experience in indirect taxation, import/export management, and financial management for software companies. Currently he works as a freelancer providing indirect tax compliance services for several organizations. Previously he held managerial roles managing indirect taxation for large companies like Mphasis Ltd and handled commercial operations for Biological E-Limited. He has extensive expertise in areas like customs duty, excise affairs, STPI/SEZ compliance, and liaising with government agencies.

1. VADIRAJA RAO B. Ph: 080-26692012; 09620210016
# 5/1, FF-D, Sri Hari Residency, 9th
Main, 8th
Cross, Email: vadirajarao@gmail.com
Srinivasa Nagara, Bangalore – 560 050. Vadiraja_b_rao@yahoo.co.in
ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL – INDIRECT TAXATION & IMPORT/ EXPORT
MANAGEMENT
Proactive decision maker, targeting challenging assignments with reputed growth oriented organization across
the Software Industry in Financial Management / In-direct Taxation particularly in logistics, Compliances on
STPI , SEZ & Export Oriented units
PROFILE
Dynamic and multi-skilled professional, contributing over 25 years experience ( 1985 to 1997 = 12 years in
Purchase and Accounting Responsibilities & 1998 to as on date = 13 years on Indirect Taxation
Compliances’ monitoring ) on Indirect Taxation across Export-Import Management, Commercial Operations,
Indirect Taxation, Legal Affairs and Liaisoning related works. Currently spearheading functions as Free Lancer
for few organizations & consultancy firms. Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to
implement best practices, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple
deliverables.
 Perfect team manager having ability to lead cross-functional project teams and integrate their efforts to
maximize operational efficiency. Proficient in striking perfect coordination with all involved agencies
ensuring bottleneck-free work execution.
 Well versed with the provisions of Central Excise Act, Rules & Procedures, Cenvat Credit Rules &
Procedures, Foreign Trade Policy & Customs Act.
 Proficiency in handling statutory formalities related to STPI, SEZ and Export Oriented Units as well as
domestic units Duty Draw Back – Central Excise.
 Solid domain knowledge across various commercial aspects pertaining foreign trade policy, Sales
Tax/Professional Tax Norms & Compliances with deftness in liaising with intermediary bodies and
external agencies. Hands on experience in carrying out export operations with extensive knowledge of the
government policies & regulations and provisions of various statutory acts.
 Well equipped in managing customer centric operations as well as ensuring customer satisfaction by
achieving delivery & service quality norms. Armed with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Superior communication and interpersonal abilities.
Core Competencies: Strategic Planning ♦ Final Accounts & Auditing ♦ Statutory Compliances ♦ Insurance –
Stock & Money ♦ Systems & Policies ♦ Taxation & Excise Affairs ♦ Customs Duty ♦ Negotiations &
Reconciliations ♦ Receivables / Payables ♦ Cross Functional Coordination ♦ Export - Import Trade ♦ Team
Leadership ♦ Training & Development ♦ Purchase/Inventory Management ♦ Vendor Management ♦ Budgeting
♦ MIS Support ♦ EOU/ STP/EHTP Operations ♦ Client Service ♦ P/L Management ♦ Resource Utilization ♦
Reconciliation/ Financial Statements ♦ Logistics ♦ Freight negotiation and liaisoning with Shipping Companies,
Courier Companies, Freight Forwarders, Transporters and Clearing and Forwarding Agent in connection with
timely customs clearance of Imports and Exports of goods. Liaisoning with different Government agencies such
as Customs, FIEO, EPC, EIC, DGFT, Bank/RBI in connection with trade operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - AT PRESENT
Free Lancer in fulfilment of Compliances related to STPI, Special Economic Zones & EOU’s as well
implementations at Bangalore -
 Entrusted with handling the entire gamut of activities related to the smooth functioning of the Software
Technology Park of India at Bangalore and Customs related jobs on assignment basis.
 Spearheading efforts with the Audit & Special Audit Teams. Accountable for obtaining Imports Approvals
from STPI and ensuring the clearances within stipulated time without payment of demurrages.
 Efficiently handling Bonding/De-bonding of Capital Goods, ensured after availing available
depreciation in order to reduce un-necessary obligation from Customs Department.

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 Ensuring smooth interface with Department Officers like Superintendent, Assistant Commissioner and
Deputy Commissioner. Negotiated activities in the matter of Clearing Agents, Sub-contractors and
other Commercial Activities.
 Efficiently handled issues related to Imports Approvals – Organizing from STPI and ensure the
clearances with in stipulated time without payment of demurrages.
 Scrutinizing, Auditing of all relevant documents related to STPI Monthly/ Quarterly/ Annual Report
in accordance with law and in comparison with our Books of Accounts and timely submission.
 Control over Bonding and De-bonding of Capital Goods - ensuring after availing available
depreciation, in order to reduce un-necessary obligation from Customs Department. Control over
Extension of Licensing Period and Approach according 60 day’s in advance to the STPI Authorities,
after obtaining STPI Approval, Approaching Customs Authorities for Extension without Penalty.
 Involved in the successful implementation of Reporting Formats, Ensuring timely report of other
Branches/Units, for the easy consolidation. Effectively handling Audit Team & Special Audit Teams,
visits for Yearly Audits in the matter of Customs & Service Taxes.
 Representing Companies to the Competent Authorities - Recently Represented M/s. AEGIS BPO
Services Ltd, in the matter of an availment for the benefit of INTER UNIT TRANSFER. Despite EOUs
being eligible for Inter Units Transfer, there is an objection from the Superintendents to provide these
benefits. Under such circumstances, challenged Superintendent of Customs, EOU IV, demanded the
reason for not allowing assesses. Based on the letter Represented to Bangalore Commissionerate as well
to New Delhi, resulting in amending the rule leading to the benefit of all assesses. Similarly, in the matter
of Duty Draw Back, successfully represented with the Delhi Authorities and got it amended.
 Development of Good Rap pot with Department Officers like, Superintendent, Asst. Commissioner,
Deputy Commissioner.
Key Clients Handled: Microchip Technologies & Designs (India) Pvt. Ltd. ♦ Atena India Pvt. Ltd. ♦ JIN
Information Systems Ltd. ♦ AEGIS BPO Services Ltd. ♦ BSR & Co Chartered Accounts - on assignments basis
for all over India. ♦ 3i Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd., ♦ Flowserve India Controls Pvt Ltd., ♦ Invitrogen
Bioservices India Pvt Ltd.,
MANAGER-FINANCE, Mphasis Ltd, Bangalore Dec 2006 – Aug 2009
 Led a team of 9 members and spearheading Indirect Taxation activities, operating 18 STPI & SEZ & 5 DTA
locations pan India. Ensuring timely reconciliation of Service Taxes with Debtors Balances on closing days
of the books of Accounts.
 Efficiently handling SOX responsibilities and managing internal reporting like assessing adequate tax
reserves for indirect taxes. Building relationships with the Government & Tax authorities and representing
Company in tax assessments hearings.
 STPI & SEZ Related: Reviewing & ensuring monthly reports filing on time in respect of 18 STPI &
SEZ locations ♦ Ensuring Softex approvals on time, duty benefits for the organization and STPI & SEZ
compliances ♦ Approaching SEZ authorities for New SEZ licenses with preparations.
 Logistics Related : Freight negotiation and liaisoning with Shipping Companies, Courier Companies,
Freight Forwarders, Transporters and Clearing and Forwarding Agent in connection with timely customs
clearance of Imports and Exports of goods.
 Others : Liaisoning with different Government agencies such as Customs, FIEO, EPC, EIC, DGFT,
Bank/RBI in connection with trade operations.
Key Achievements:
 Track record of effective execution/delivery of License along with statutory formalities at Noida unit
resulting in retaining business opportunity & incurring a saving of penalty clause of $ 35 M dollars.
 Recognized for timely submission of Softex & getting softex approvels, assisted the organization in
completing timely Income Tax Assessments with tax benefits & without additional tax liability.
Saved Rs. 600 crores from Income Tax. Approximate savings towards duty exemption is Rs. 300 crores.
 Streamlined entire process related to Service Tax Calculations, VAT Calculations monthly & annual
report generating process for 18 locations, license wise, project wise & unit wise. Effectively
presented the company for obtaining SEZ Approvals thereby achieved the same within 8 working days.

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 Awarded 30K as Special Award Bonus for having obtained SEZ approval in a short time. Award was
declared at finance meet held during Jan’09. The above achievements helped organization to recognize
me as GO GETTER & CRISIS MANAGER.
 Bagged the Best Performer Award at Mphasis Ltd an HP company 2009.
Consultation in the field of Software Technology Park of India & Special Economic Zone - Oct 2004 –
Dec 2006
Key Responsibilities:
 Managed the activities related to Software Technology Park of India at Bangalore and Customs related jobs
on assignment basis. Obtained Imports Approvals from STPI and ensured the clearances within stipulated time
without payment of demurrages.
 Handled Bonding and De-bonding of Capital Goods, ensured after availing available depreciation in
order to reduce un-necessary obligation from Customs Department. Supervised Audit & Special Audit
Teams. Interfaced with Department Officers like Superintendent, Assistant Commissioner and Deputy
Commissioner.
Key Clients Handled: Microchip Technologies & Designs (India) Pvt. Ltd. ♦ Karuturi Networks Ltd. ♦ Atena
India Pvt. Ltd. ♦ JIN Information Systems Ltd. ♦ Analyatica India Pvt. Ltd. ♦ Alex Communications (I) Pvt. Ltd.
♦ AEGIS BPO Services Ltd. ♦ Systems Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd. ♦ UL India Pvt. Ltd.
MANAGER COMMERCIAL, Biological E-Limited, Hyderabad Feb 2004 – Aug 2004
A Pharmaceutical Company
Key Achievements:
 Actively involved in obtaining EOU License from respective SEZ authorities within stipulated time frame
by the management. Ensured import of Capital Goods and delivered for completion of projects as
scheduled.
 Streamlined utilization of raw materials as stipulated in Input / Output norms & generating systematic
reports as & when required for submission before the respective statutory authorities.
 Obtaining License on time and ensuring statutory formalities helped organization in huge saving.
ASST MGR. – COMMERCIAL & ADMINISTRATION, Kodak India Ltd., Bangalore Dec 2000 – Jan
2004
Subsidiary of Eastman Kodak, USA.
Key Achievements:
 Instrumental in saving Rs.2.89 Crore of Cenvat Duty by consistently following up on the case and getting
the judgment in the company’s favour thereby resulted in trashing out of all Show Cause Notices.
 Holds to his credit the complete streamlining of entire Cenvat Credit Availment operational systems for
implementing ESOFT system driven packages.
 Established credibility by efficiently managing Fund Management to the extent of Rs. 9 crores by
consistent follow-ups & timely submission of Duty Draw Back application.
COORDINATOR – INDIRECT TAXES, ITC Filtrona Ltd., Bangalore Aug 1998 – Dec 2000
Joint venture between ITC Ltd., & Filtrona International, U.K.
Key Achievements:
 Streamlined Excise Cenvat Credit Availment process by implementing suitable system packages.
 Performance based, received the Best Performer Award with Cash Award during 1999.
 Successfully implemented CENTRAC – 2000 (Central Excise Package).

4.  Distinction of representing the company on all major hearing related to Central Excise & Customs.
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AUDIT IN-CHARGE, Sudarshan Naik & Co., Bangalore: Chartered Accountancy Firm, Aug 1997 – Aug 1998
ACCOUNTS OFFICER, Bowthorpe Thermometrics (I) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Mar 1996 – Aug 1997
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS OFFICER, Ralectronics Ltd., Bangalore, Jun 1991 – Mar 1996
Fund Management :
. Formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected &
actual figures and implementing corrective actions. . Liaising and negotiating with banks and financial
institutions for raising fund and non-fund based facilities to meet working capital requirements.
Accounts :
. Preparing and maintaining statutory books of accounts, reconciliation statements and financial statements
in compliance with time and accuracy norms. . Ensuring maintenance of necessary stock records to monitor
the inward / outward movement of goods; conducting stock audits. Bank Reconciliation and Control
over Debtors and Creditors.
System Implementation, MIS & Other achievements in Previous Companies :
. Managing the implementation and functioning of systems & software including *ERP Systems*,
ensuring maximum efficiency in various operations. . Supervising the preparation of MIS reports to monitor
movement of key business indicators and facilitate decision making process of the top management.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS OFFICER, Hi-Tech Instruments (P) Ltd., Bangalore, Mar 1990 – Jun 1991
ACCOUNTANT, Swathi Associates, Bangalore, Feb 1988 – Jan 1990
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, Supra Fusionweld Industries Ltd., Bangalore, Jan 1985 – Feb 1988
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
M.COM, Karnataka University, Dharwad, 1994
B.COM, Mysore University, 1985
Trainings & Seminars: Successfully completed several Indirect Tax Related Trainings at Bangalore from
various institutions such as ICAI & others.
Computer Credentials: Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office Work Suite, Smart Suite, Lotus 1-2-3,
Tally, Ziac. Key member for implantation of ERP Package for the unit.
PERSONAL DETAILS: Date of Birth: 6th
Oct 1962 ♦ Language Proficiency: English, Hindi & Kannada ♦
Location Preference: Bangalore
References: Available on Request

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Specialized in the following work field :
1.. Knowledge on Customs / Central Excise with related to EOU / STPI.
2. Expertise in DGFT for permissions / LUT
3. Handle Air / Sea Port Cargo
4. Expertise in Service tax exemption / Sales tax
5. Logisitcs / Disposal of Scrap
6. Ware house management
7. Customs clearance as per EOU – for Import & export
8. Compliances as per EOU
9. Freight and logistics of Import & export.
10. Invoice preparation for dispatch of FG
11. VAT / ED / Taxes and duties exemption certificates
12. Liaison with CHA / Customs – Sea & Air / Frt forwarder
13. Timely delivery of Export & Import shipments without any demurrage
14. Necessary benefits to be obtained ( As per export obligations etc.,)
15. Processing of Import and export documentation
16. Reports to finance department in relation to High Sea Sales / Invoices
etc.,
17. Legal compliance – Preparation and Control of all EOU related
documents, invoices, monthly EOU returns
18. Plant support - Liaison with EOU authorities, timely Export dispatches
19. Cost - Declaration and intimation of duties & taxes claimable on
incoming materials and job work
20. Record keeping - Statutory records required for EOU documents on a daily
basis, which involves
tracking production data ,Invoicing, export documentation, bonding, and
declaring the
companies’ consequent excise liability.
21. Operational efficiency – Tracking of tax exemption availed, goods produced,
dispatched, exported,
and the balance available in stock and control over the same.
22. Ware house management.
23. Supervision & control over documentation / shipping.
24. Basic Accounting Knowledge as well implementing rule in accordance
with Accounting Standards.
25. Control over Debtors and Creditors.
26. Bank Reconciliation as well arrangements of OD facilities.
27. Ensure TDS and all relevant Taxes are deducted at sources and
remittance.
28. Ensures BEST Practices in the organization.
Keyskills:
1.EXIM, EOU Documentation, STPI, logistics, export, import.

6. 2. Proven ability to influence others, drive change/results & accomplish goals
through collaborative
Effort.
3. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication & facilitation skills
4. Ability to operate and build consensus at multiple levels of the organization
5. Ability to quickly gain credibility and trust, working at all levels
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7. 2. Proven ability to influence others, drive change/results & accomplish goals
through collaborative
Effort.
3. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication & facilitation skills
4. Ability to operate and build consensus at multiple levels of the organization
5. Ability to quickly gain credibility and trust, working at all levels
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