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Sharmilla Bala

Sharmilla Bala

Tax Consultant
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Driven Tax Associate from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) with a track record of delivering comprehensive indirect tax advisory services. Excelled in client management and tax return preparation, ensuring compliance and maximizing refunds. Demonstrated exceptional time management and communication skills, alongside technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, to facilitate effective client and Customs authority interactions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Associate - Indirect Tax Advisory Group

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist in preparing service tax compliance and timely submission of the service tax return for clients from diverse industries.
  • Provide comprehensive advisory services to clients regarding sales tax and service tax issues and their implications.
  • Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence processes and assisted in preparing reports, meticulously examining financial records, contracts and documentation of tax declaration, identify potential discrepancies or opportunities for improved tax planning strategies.
  • Deliver a wide range of services, including facilitating service tax / GST refunds , writing into Customs and Ministry of Finance for applications/appeal, guiding clients through voluntary disclosure application, conducting in-depth research, and offering ad-hoc advisory services.
  • Collaborate with clients to liaise with Customs authorities, effectively addressing Customs inquiries, and conducted thorough reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of client business and industry through direct interaction while working on various aspects of engagement.

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
06.2026

Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) -

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
02.2023

Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) -

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
05.2019

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - 7A’s

SMK Convent Sentul
11.2016

Skills

  • Time management

Communication skills

  • Tax return preparation

Indirect tax Due Diligence

  • Technical skills - (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Client management

Relationship Building

  • Ability to multitask

Ability to work in a team

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Advanced
C1

Hobbies

Love baking, playing badminton and swimming.

Referral

Abirami Gnana Kumar - Manager (PwC)

012-206 7435


Khoo Yun Fei - Senior Associate (PwC)

012 - 293 7181

Timeline

Tax Associate - Indirect Tax Advisory Group

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2023 - Current

Masters in Business Administration -

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College

Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) -

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College

Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) -

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - 7A’s

SMK Convent Sentul

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