Akancha Sharma
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with 10 years of comprehensive experience, including over 7 years post-qualification, specializing in end-to-end accounting and financial operations. Demonstrates proven expertise in statutory compliance, financial reporting, and budgeting while building dynamic financial models. Proficient in Advanced Excel, Tally ERP, Sage Intacct, and various other financial tools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Consero Global Solutions
Bangalore
10.2021 - Current
- Created weekly cash flow forecasts for small to mid-sized U.S. businesses.
- Built and updated financial models with key performance indicators (KPIs) to predict business outcomes.
- Analyzed budget vs. Actual results to identify and explain variances.
- Reviewed and provided feedback on models and cash forecasts prepared by team members.
- Trained junior analysts on financial analysis methods and best practices.
- Developed and uploaded annual budgets that aligned with the company's goals.
- Prepared statutory books of accounts with a strong focus on timely and accurate compliance.
- Improved financial recordkeeping by streamlining key accounting processes.
- Filed TDS, Equalization Levy, and other statutory returns within regulatory deadlines.
- Resolved TDS defaults and penalties, ensuring clean compliance records.
- Handled GST calculations and performed accurate 2B reconciliations.
- Planned and prepared audit schedules for both internal and statutory audits, quarterly and annually.
- Prepared income tax computations and tax audit reports under Section 44AB.
- Created MIS reports to help management evaluate and improve store profitability.
- Assisted in secretarial filings, including AOC-4, MGT-7, and MSME returns.
- Managed and forecasted cash flows to maintain liquidity for business operations and investments.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce expenses, and improve operational efficiency.
- Honored with three Spot Awards at Consero Global Solutions for outstanding performance and contribution
- Recipient of the Team Player Award for exemplary collaboration and teamwork
- Received multiple client commendations for delivering high-quality work, and driving impactful results
Finance Manager
R&R Salons Private Limited
Bangalore
05.2019 - 10.2021
Asst. Manager - Finance
Gopal Krishna Papers Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2016 - 12.2018
Articleship Trainee
Amjain & Co
Mumbai
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Performed calculation and filing tasks for various statutory returns such as GST, TDS, PF, and PT.
- Facilitated auditors in conducting statutory audits.
- Prepared monthly stock statements to streamline inventory management.
- Prepared monthly MIS, calculated variances and suggested cost reduction techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of aged accounts resulting in fraud detection.
- Assessed internal controls over financial reporting to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Led statutory audits in accordance with auditing standards, preparing detailed reports under Section 44AB.
- Conducted concurrent audits for major banks, including Oriental Bank of Commerce, Central Bank, Bank of India, and statutory audits for State Bank of Mysore.
- Reviewed the compliance of Almonds and Mata Insurance with IRDA regulations.
- Performed stock audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance.
Education
Chartered Accountant - undefined
The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
01.2018
Company Secretary - undefined
The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India
01.2017
Bachelor Of Commerce - undefined
Vinoba Bhave University
01.2011
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Accounting
- Cash flow management
- Variance analysis
- Process optimization
- Statutory compliance
- KPI Development
- Team leadership
- Tax reporting
- Cost reduction
Accomplishments
- Honored with three Spot Awards at Consero Global Solutions for outstanding performance and contribution.
- Recipient of the Team Player Award for exemplary collaboration and teamwork.
- Received multiple client commendations for delivering high-quality work, and driving impactful results.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Consero Global Solutions
10.2021 - Current
Finance Manager
R&R Salons Private Limited
05.2019 - 10.2021
Asst. Manager - Finance
Gopal Krishna Papers Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2018
Articleship Trainee
Amjain & Co
01.2012 - 03.2015
Chartered Accountant - undefined
The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
Company Secretary - undefined
The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India
Bachelor Of Commerce - undefined
Vinoba Bhave University