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
Tax law compliances
Tax code knowledge
Tax research and advisory
Tax audits
Financial analysis and reporting
Preparation and review of financial statements
Accounting
Additional 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