Aurishnee Reddy

Senior Manager: Group Indirect Tax

Professional Overview
Aurishnee Reddy is an accomplished tax professional with extensive expertise in indirect tax management, compliance, and strategic advisory services. As the Senior Manager: Group Indirect Tax at Walmart, she oversees the organization's indirect tax function, driving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic guidance to support the company's growth objectives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role at Walmart, Aurishnee is responsible for leading the group's indirect tax function, including value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), and other indirect tax obligations. She manages a team of tax specialists, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, effective tax planning, and proactive risk mitigation. Aurishnee's strategic contributions have enabled Walmart to optimize its indirect tax position and enhance its overall financial performance.

Career Progression
Aurishnee's career trajectory has been marked by a steady progression in tax-related roles, starting as a Tax Auditor at the South African Revenue Service (SARS). She honed her skills in both compliance and advisory capacities, serving as a Group Tax Accountant at Massmart (Walmart) for over a decade. Her exceptional performance and in-depth understanding of indirect tax led to her promotion to the role of Group VAT Manager, where she spearheaded the integration of Walmart's indirect tax function across the Massmart group.

Academic Background
Aurishnee holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa, with a focus on taxation. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and a registered tax practitioner, further enhancing her technical expertise and industry credibility.

Areas of Expertise

• Indirect tax management and compliance

• Value-added tax (VAT) and goods and services tax (GST) advisory

• Tax planning and optimization

• Team leadership and talent development

• Risk management and internal controls

• Financial reporting and analysis

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Massmart, Aurishnee played a pivotal role in the successful integration of the indirect tax function following Walmart's acquisition of the company. She implemented robust tax processes, streamlined reporting, and enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of indirect tax compliance, contributing to the group's financial stability and growth.

Conclusion
Aurishnee Reddy is a seasoned tax professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in the indirect tax domain. Her deep industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and strong leadership skills have made her an invaluable asset to Walmart, positioning her as a trusted advisor and a driving force behind the organization's indirect tax optimization and compliance initiatives.