ASHWIN S
Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
Manipal Global Education Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
03.2023 - Current
- Preparing and analyzing quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports and accounts for periodical reporting and presenting to directors
- Track record of overseeing financial statements including trial balance, bank reconciliation reports, profit & loss account, age-wise accounts payables & receivables statements and balance sheets.
- Boosted management satisfaction by effectively managing accounts and addressing concerns promptly.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating audit process while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Monitoring cash flows and ensuring that funds are arranged in most cost effective manner after projecting cash forecast ensuring that there is no shortage of cash in hand
- Played integral role in successful completion of various financial projects by leveraging expertise in accounting principles and industry best practices.
- Boosted revenue generation by identifying areas of improvement in current accounting practices and suggesting innovative solutions.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate records essential for decision-making purposes.
- Achieved cost reduction through meticulous budgeting and expense monitoring, optimizing resource allocation.
- Assisted in mergers and acquisitions activities, performing due diligence procedures to ensure smooth transitions.
- Mentored junior accountants, providing guidance on best practices and career development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by accurately preparing and submitting tax returns for clients.
Audit Manager
K.P. Rao & Co
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Perform statutory audit, tax audit, limited reviews, and certification assignments
- Managed audit projects from planning to completion, maintaining strict deadlines and budgets.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality reports in timely manner.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex accounting issues that arose from changing regulations or business transactions.
- Facilitated seamless transitions during mergers or acquisitions by effectively managing due diligence process.
- Promoted ethical work environment by adhering to professional standards and modeling integrity within team.
- Involved with team in IPO process of Kaynes Technology.
Assistant Controller
Pierian Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
12.2018 - 06.2021
- 01Ensured compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, reducing risk exposure for organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between financial plans and business goals.
- Assisted in successful completion of audits by maintaining accurate records and providing timely responses to inquiries.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy by developing advanced models and utilizing historical trends.
- Enhanced stakeholder understanding of financial performance through clear and concise presentations.
- Reduced month-end closing time by streamlining reconciliation procedures and improving data integrity.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Reviewed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
- Worked with 10 to 15 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
Article Assistant
Annarao&Shrikant Chartered Accountants
Bengaluru
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Statutory audits, Tax audits, VAT audits, Service Tax audits, GST Return and Internal audits
- Compilation of financial statements for various companies and trusts
- Maintenance of accounts, computation of tax and filing of returns for individuals and firms
- Preparation of Audit programme for Internal audits and preparation of Accounts manuals
- Preparation of documentation for Scrutiny Assessments under Income Tax Act,1961
- Application for lower/non-deduction of tax at source for various clients
- Preparation of Memorandum and Articles of Association for companies, Partnership Deeds
- Assisted Partner of firm in tax, FCRA and Management Consultancy assignments
- Preparation of Business Plan, projection of profitability and cashflows & drafting of minutes.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Audit
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bengaluru 01.2014 - 01.2019
C.S (Executive) -
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bengaluru 01.2017 - 11.2017
B.Com -
Bangalore University
Bangalore 05.2011 - 04.2014
Pre-University -
Karnataka PU Board
Bengaluru 01.2009 - 01.2011
Class X -
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
Bengaluru 01.2006 - 04.2007
Skills
Tax Auditundefined
Training
- Completed 100 hrs computer training from ICAI as a part of ICAI curriculum
- Completed 'General Management Communication Skills Course' as part of ICAI curriculum
Timeline
Finance Manager
Manipal Global Education Services Private Limited
03.2023 - Current
Audit Manager
K.P. Rao & Co
07.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Controller
Pierian Services Private Limited
12.2018 - 06.2021
C.S (Executive) -
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
01.2017 - 11.2017
Article Assistant
Annarao&Shrikant Chartered Accountants
01.2015 - 04.2018
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Audit
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2014 - 01.2019
B.Com -
Bangalore University
05.2011 - 04.2014
Pre-University -
Karnataka PU Board
01.2009 - 01.2011
Class X -
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
01.2006 - 04.2007
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