Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of professional experience in Corporate Tax, VAT (GST), Financial Analysis and Reporting. Proven ability to lead team members through substantial change, while bringing about desired financial results. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my expertise in accounting, finance, and taxation to contribute to the growth and success of an organization.
· Developing and implementing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
· Review monthly trial balance and other internal control processes.
· Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reporting.
· Ensure legal/regulatory compliance.
· Supervise and ensure compliance of direct and indirect taxes for all group entities.
· Providing tax planning and advisory to optimize tax position while ensuring compliance.
Communicating tax regulations and requirements to relevant stakeholders within the organization, such as management and finance teams, to ensure awareness and compliance.
· Preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial statements.
· Managing cash flow, working capital and liasoning with Bankers to ensure sufficient liquidity for the organization's operations.
· Assisting in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitoring actual performance against budgeted figures and providing variance analysis.
· Assisting with tax-related matters, including preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and collaborating with external tax advisors.
· Assisting in the coordination and completion of internal and external audits.
Ensuring proper maintenance and retention of tax-related documents, such as tax returns, supporting schedules, and correspondence with tax authorities.
· Assisted in Internal, Statutory External audits and VAT Audits.
· Conducted financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and Open Offers.
· Preparation of Income Tax Returns for Corporate Clients and Individuals.
· Preparation of VAT Returns for Business.
Monitoring compliance of Financial Statements with Accounting Standards.
Tax Laws and Regulations