Asis Paul

Sunshield Chemicals Limited

Jan 2023 - Present • Current

★ Led enterprise-wide GST strategy, strengthening compliance frameworks through robust controls, process standardization, and automation to mitigate risks and enhance governance ★ Owned the end-to-end GST lifecycle including return filings, audits, assessments, and litigation under GST and legacy laws, along with strategic oversight of Customs compliance for import and export operations ★ Directed large-scale GST investigations spanning multiple years and high-volume data environments, building defensible positions through structured documentation, data analytics, and cross-functional alignment ★ Institutionalized audit readiness by driving engagements with statutory, GST, cost, and internal auditors, ensuring timely resolution of observations and continuous improvement in compliance maturity ★ Partnered with legal teams and external advisors to design litigation and investigation strategies, including handling complex notices, submissions, and high-risk tax exposures ★ Acted as the principal interface with GST and government authorities, managing critical interactions, dispute resolution, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations

JSW Steel

Jul 2012 - Jan 2023 • 10.5 yrs

★ Led GST compliance, controls, and automation for manufacturing operations with a combined turnover of ₹40,000 Cr, ensuring strong tax governance and full regulatory adherence ★ Directed GST credit validations, tax payment workings, and monthly/annual return filings, including detailed reconciliation between books and GSTR-2B to safeguard Input Tax Credit and prevent exposure ★ Spearheaded GST audits and departmental assessments, working closely with Deloitte and Ernst & Young LLP on tax reviews, strengthening documentation standards and audit readiness ★ Managed Maharashtra Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI) compliance and IPS refund claims, enabling timely realization of eligible tax incentives for multiple group entities ★ Ensured end-to-end compliance under legacy tax regimes including VAT/CST, Excise, and Service Tax, handling assessments, notices, and departmental coordination ★ Oversaw plant-level Import, Export, and Customs compliance, supporting smooth cross-border operations while maintaining regulatory accuracy ★ Strengthened internal tax control frameworks through process improvements and cross-functional coordination, contributing to reduced litigation risk and better compliance visibility