AARSHA G KRISHNAN
Chartered Accountant
Cochin
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 5 years of post-qualification experience. Strong finance professional with a Chartered Accountant focused in Tax and Accounting. Handled clients in FMCG, banking, e-commerce and manufacturing sectors. Skilled in GST, allied indirect tax laws and accounting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young LLP
Kochi
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Handled advisory engagements which involved review of draft agreements to analyze possible GST implications on the transaction
- Handled GST Audit Certification engagements for various large and mid-size Companies
- Handled representations before tax authorities in connection with VAT litigations and GST assessments on behalf of Companies
- Assisted in identification and evaluation of fiscal incentives available for Companies under various central and state government policies
- Mentored teammates and had conducted in-house training aimed at ongoing continued professional learning
- Handled due diligence reviews in connection with mergers & acquisitions transactions
Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
Cochin
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Drafted opinions on tax implications on specific transactions under GST and Customs
- Handled engagements for providing opinions on possible outcomes of Indirect tax litigations of Companies upon detailed study and analysis of the underlying facts
- Assisted Companies in filing of GST refund applications and liaising with GST Departmental authorities in follow up and sanctioning of the same
- Assisted Companies in obtaining export related incentives under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20
- Worked with multiple teams simultaneously across different locations
Senior Associate
EY LLP, Global
Kochi
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Performed audit procedures as per EY Global methodology and work paper documentation
- Performed overall analytical procedures on client’s financial statements
- Deputed to one of the Middle East countries as part of secondment to handle the year-end statutory audits
- Handled review of financials statements in accordance with disclosure requirements of IFRS
- Delivered works under tight client deadlines in good quality and received excellent feedback from the seniors
- Worked across different industries such as real estate, trading etc.
Audit Manager
Panicker Warrier & Co
Kochi
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed internal audits of trading concerns, internal audit of stock brokers in accordance with Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) guidelines
- Review of bookkeeping functions of Companies to assess their accuracy and completeness
Article Assistant
RGN Price & Co, Chartered
Kochi
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Drafted financial statements in accordance with requirements of Accounting Standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 of various companies, including NBFCs
- Analytical review of financial statements prepared by Companies and preparation of audit report
- Provided advisory services to clients in ensuring service tax compliance
- Engaged in tax audits of Companies, Partnership firms
- Conducted internal audits of stockbrokers as per SEBI guidelines
- Conducted analysis of Debtors and Creditors-Ageing, recovery period
- Prepared income tax returns for various clients
- Areas of exposure in various industries including automobile dealers, printing and publishing companies, manufacturing companies and educational institutions
- Shouldered responsibilities and met deadlines effectively during the Articleship period
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
06.2010 - 09.2013
Class X And XII -
Bhavan's Vidya Mandir
Cochin 06.2007 - 03.2009
Diploma in IFRS -
ACCA
03.2022 - Current
Certification in Financial Modelling And Valuation -
Grand Thornton
03.2022 - Current
Skills
Health check and due diligence reviews
undefinedAdditional Information
- Instrumental in assisting client to obtain approval for obtaining incentives worth ~ INR 9 Crores under the Profit Linked Incentive Scheme of Government of India
- Effectively coordinated the GST audit certification of 20+ entities through teams and clients located across different locations in India
- Assisted many clients for GST Impact assessment and GST implementation support
Accomplishments
EY Transformational Leadership - Bronze badge holder
Was presented with “I am exceptional” award by EY for providing exceptional experience to clients
Timeline
Diploma in IFRS -
ACCA
03.2022 - Current
Certification in Financial Modelling And Valuation -
Grand Thornton
03.2022 - Current
Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young LLP
10.2019 - 02.2022
Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Associate
EY LLP, Global
09.2016 - 08.2017
Audit Manager
Panicker Warrier & Co
06.2015 - 06.2016
Article Assistant
RGN Price & Co, Chartered
03.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
06.2010 - 09.2013
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12.2009 - 08.2016
Class X And XII -
Bhavan's Vidya Mandir
06.2007 - 03.2009
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