Experienced professional with a strong background in financial reporting, taxation, and auditing. Skilled in reconciling statements, managing invoices, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. Thrives in collaborative team environments and consistently delivers results while adapting to evolving demands. Known for reliability, accuracy, and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Christ Church Boys' School
01.2022 - 03.2024
Reviewed, processed, gathered and compiled accounting transactions and documents throughout the month for completeness, accuracy and compliance with general accounting principles and established internal control policies and procedures
Ensured financial integrity and timely execution of monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
Recorded and reviewed journal entries related to Imprest account and calculated TDS on Salaries and other expenses
Prepared TDS Reports under various sections of the Income Tax Act for quarterly return filing
Reviewed and investigated reconciliation variances arising in school fees payments and assisted management in developing appropriate action plans to address issues identified
Assisted in the coordination of annual audits, including preparation of Audit Schedules, providing documentation to auditors and addressing inquiries
Applied Accounts Payable policies and procedures to review, approve, and document invoice requests
Generated pay lists and matched outstanding vendor credits in accordance with established schedules ensuring accurate Accounts Payable operations and timely data entry
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Article Assistant
P.C. Bardia & Co.
09.2018 - 09.2021
Handled GST Compliance for clients including preparation of returns, resolving queries, reviewing documents, reconciling the books of accounts, meeting statutory due dates, filing and submission of returns
Administered and oversaw GST Compliance through review of returns prepared by the team members, identifying value additions, discussions with clients to understand the transactions and advise on the GST treatment and impacts, review of documents and submission of returns
Assisted in GST implementation and GST registrations for clients by setting up the systems, mapping tax codes and training the team members
Keeping up to date with GST legislation, track updates and developments from the department and evaluate any impacts to the business
Facilitated training on GST Law, regulations, and updates by leading educational sessions
Managed Income tax and TDS return filing, compliances of notices, assisting in income tax assessment proceedings and tax planning and consultancy for individuals, businesses and societies
Performed Tax audit required under the Income Tax Act, replying to income tax & TDS demand notices as well as tax computation and consultancy to various business entities
Led a team of 5 members for statutory audit of financial statements of corporate clients in various sectors, including a Sugar and Power entity with revenue > ₹ 80 crores; a leading Hospital of the city with revenue > ₹ 60 crores; a Pvt Ltd entity owning a chain of showrooms of Motor Vehicles with revenue > ₹ 25 crores
Aided in conceptualizing and effectively using Audit tools and analytics to improve the audit process cycle time for a construction client, thereby increasing time savings by 25%
Preparation of Books of Accounts & Financial Statements as per AS & Schedule III including cash flows of Corporate Entities having Turnovers in range of ₹ 5-10 crores
Preparation and issuance of management letters and reports, drafting of replies to notices, holding discussions with and offering suggestions to management
Received appreciation and acknowledgement from the Partner for exemplary skills in team management and client management
Conducted internal audit assignments identifying control weaknesses and providing recommendations for improvement, leading to strengthened financial systems.
Prepared reports and materials to assist with audits.