Publishing-US tax and Accounting

Aafiya Tabassum

Publisher

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Hyderabad

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Professional Profile

A results-driven professional with expertise in conducting insightful secondary research and drafting qualitative and quantitative reports to generate tax incentives for clients. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, I excel in analyzing data and synthesizing information to drive informed decision-making. Leveraging almost ten years of experience to drive impactful results, I excel in navigating tax and accounting landscapes, conducting thorough research, and mentoring teams for success.

Professional Experience:

Publisher, Thomson Reuters, Hyderabad (September 2024- Till date)

• Support the editorial teams in creating and updating the content in accordance with specified instructions. For example, research, identify, and update disclosure examples relevant to the existing GAAP content.

• Proof draft content of print products to ensure completeness and readability of content, checking accuracy of titles, headers, paragraph organization, pagination, etc.

• Check accuracy of cross-references and other links on Checkpoint and correct any issues. Add links where appropriate (such as links to glossary terms).

• Perform other quality control tasks at the direction of US Editorial team (quarterly checks on financial statement disclosure checklists).

• Participate in the update process for maintained resources (for instance, maintenance updates of the GAAP content).

Senior Associate, Alliantgroup, Hyderabad (March 2021 – September 2024)

• Leading the identification and qualification process for Research and Development (R&D) tax credits.

• Drafting, reviewing, and editing technical reports and memorandum detailing client qualification, substantiation, and legal justification achieving IRS approval (SEC. 41 IRS).

• Actively involved in the new hire training programs for R&D tax credits.

• Performing tax credit calculations using form W2s and corporate tax returns (1120,1065, etc).

• Supporting secondary research by gathering and synthesizing information from diverse sources, such as industry journals, research papers, etc.

• Effectively collaborating with the US counterparts to facilitate the exchange of project updates and communication regarding filing deadlines and SOLs.

• Researching projects in the fields of construction, engineering, manufacturing, etc., and drafting case study (four-part test) for claiming tax benefits.

• Substantiating results on consulting projects through presentations and customized technical report to the clients.

• Reviewing reports for plagiarism issues using tools, such as Grammarly, QuillBot, etc.

• Accountable for giving a good appeal to reports by using charts, graphs, and other attractive representation.

Data Researcher, S&P Global, Hyderabad (January 2015 - March 2021)

• Conducted secondary research for public and private companies, analyzing annual and quarterly reports to inform business decisions.

• Browsing through SEC website for 10K, 10Q, 8K reports for updating critical information that drive investment decisions.

• Prepared comprehensive business descriptions and company profiles, contributing to informed investment strategies.

• Implemented quality assurance processes and facilitated process improvement initiatives to multiply team efficiency.

Associate, Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited, Hyderabad (November 2013 - December 2014)

• Managed the complete recruitment process and facilitated smooth execution of exit formalities.

• Conducted employee engagement and retention activities to foster a positive work environment. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Ranchi University, 2010

• PGDM in Finance & HR, NIST Business School, 2010-2012 Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Experienced in financial report analysis (10-K & 10-Q)

• Excellent documentation and report writing

• Team management

• Excellent Communicator

Hobby:

• Reading-Robin Sharma, James Clear, Dale Carnegie

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