Sumati Sandy Sharma
About Sumati Sandy Sharma
Sumati Sandy Sharma is a Senior Indirect Tax Manager at QBE Insurance in London, with extensive experience in managing compliance and advising on indirect tax matters across UK and European jurisdictions. She has held various roles in the field, including positions at GE, VAT Connect Ltd, KPMG, and HM Revenue & Customs.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Currently, Sumati Sandy Sharma serves as the Senior Indirect Tax Manager at QBE Insurance Group, a role she has held since 2018. Based in London, she focuses on managing compliance and providing expert advice on indirect tax matters. Her responsibilities include ensuring adherence to tax regulations and optimizing tax processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at GE
Before joining QBE Insurance Group, Sumati worked at General Electric (GE) as a VAT Manager from 2010 to 2017. During her seven years at GE in the United Kingdom, she was responsible for overseeing VAT compliance and strategy, contributing to the company's indirect tax management.
Education and Expertise
Sumati Sandy Sharma earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Hull, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in managing compliance and advising on indirect tax matters across UK and European jurisdictions.
Career Background in Indirect Tax
Sumati has a diverse career background in indirect tax, having worked in both practice and industry. She held the position of Managing Director at VAT Connect Ltd from 2017 to 2018, and prior to that, she was a VAT Advisor at KPMG from 2004 to 2009. Her career began at HM Revenue & Customs, where she worked as a VAT Officer from 2000 to 2004.
Specialization in Indirect Tax Efficiency
Sumati specializes in enhancing efficiencies related to process, technology, and cost in the field of indirect tax. Her extensive experience allows her to implement strategies that improve compliance and optimize tax-related operations across various jurisdictions.