ARPITA ASAWA
Vadodara
Summary
Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, GST Audit, Finance, Accounts and Taxation. Target oriented Professional adept in ascertaining needs and goals; streamlining operations and envisioning new concepts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Executive
Sterling Biotech Limited
Vadodara, Gujarat
11.2025 - Current
- Supported financial reporting during month-end close, including detailed variance analysis.
- Assisted with internal and external audits by performing control walkthroughs, preparing supporting documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
- Managed monthly financial data submissions to joint venture partners in accordance with reporting requirements.
- Prepared and presented monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports to support management decision-making.
- Played a key role in the end-to-end implementation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, with a focus on finance modules including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL), ensuring data validation, reconciliation, and process accuracy.
Senior Executive
Charbhuja Mines and Minerals
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared and filed GST returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, and related reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate statutory compliance.
- Prepared and filed Income Tax returns in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations, including recording financial transactions, maintaining books of accounts, and ensuring accuracy of financial records.
- Prepared periodic financial reports and provided financial analysis and actionable insights to support management decision-making.
Independent Tax & Audit Consultant
Self-Employed
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Independently conducted tax audits for a diverse client portfolio in accordance with Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- Developed a comprehensive financial model for a leading manufacturing company.
- Prepared detailed internal audit reports, including observations, findings, and actionable recommendations for process and control improvements.
- Facilitated regulatory registrations and compliance filings, including MSME registration and Import Export Code (IEC) applications with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
- Reviewed financial statements and prepared income tax computations for companies, partnership firms, and individual taxpayers.
- Prepared and filed GST returns, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and assisted clients with GST registration applications.
- Advised clients on GST matters, including transaction structuring, compliance requirements, and opportunities for GST optimization.
- Conducted statutory audits, including on-site audit procedures, for clients across diverse industries and business scales.
- Prepared Net worth Certificates and other activities.
Education
C.A. -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2024
B.com -
M.S.University
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2021
Senior Secondary -
Gujarat State Education Board
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2018
Secondary -
Gujarat State Education Board
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Tax Compliance Management
- GST Compliance Management
- Financial Reporting Tools
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Financial Analysis Tools
- MS Office
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Gujarati
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Finance Executive
Sterling Biotech Limited
11.2025 - Current
Senior Executive
Charbhuja Mines and Minerals
06.2024 - 10.2025
Independent Tax & Audit Consultant
Self-Employed
02.2020 - 02.2023
C.A. -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.com -
M.S.University
Senior Secondary -
Gujarat State Education Board
Secondary -
Gujarat State Education Board