AKSHAY MEHTA

• Managed end-to-end finance operations, including accounting, payroll, and statutory compliance, for a portfolio of clients.
• Transformed finance operations for a client by implementing internal controls and building a structured MIS framework, delivering timely and reliable financial insights, where no prior reporting existed.
• Built, trained, and led a team of six members from the ground up, implementing strong review mechanisms that improved turnaround time, accuracy, and consistency of deliverables.
• Managed client engagements end-to-end, serving as the key point of contact, and ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Prepare and present MIS reports, variance analysis, and financial insights to support management decision-making.
• Systematized and improved the month-end close cycle through process optimization, ensuring faster and more accurate reporting.
• Oversee financial statement preparation, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes, enhancing operational efficiency and governance.
• Lead and coordinate statutory and internal audits, ensuring timely closure with minimal observations.
• Supported due diligence assignments and migration of books/accounts, ensuring data integrity, and smooth transitions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including GST annual returns (GSTR-9/9C), and SFT filings.
• Managed UAE-based clients for accounting and corporate tax compliance, ensuring adherence to local regulations.

Finance & Accounts Professional - 4 Years

• Managed end-to-end accounting operations including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and reconciliations across multiple clients.
• Prepared and finalized financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Led audit engagements, coordinating with Clientel and ensuring timely closure of audits.
• Handled direct and indirect tax compliances including GST, TDS, VAT, Service Tax, and Excise, ensuring timely filings and adherence to regulations.
• Review of income tax returns for corporates and non-corporates, with a focus on compliance and tax optimization.
• Worked with diverse businesses across industries, providing accounting, compliance, and advisory support.