Tally Prime Gold
Astha Arya
Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with 4+ years of expertise in finance and taxation across Real Estate, Gems & Jewellery, and Services sectors. Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, Taxation and ensuring compliance. Track record of implementing cost-effective solutions and enhancing financial controls. Strong analytical and Interpersonal skills, highly motivated & self-determined and a firm believer of hard work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager - Finance
Pluckwalk Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Brick & Bolt)
08.2023 - Current
- Led funding round of $5M (Due Diligence, SSA & SHA execution, Banking documentation & MCA Filings)
- Served as the primary POC for investor reporting, delivering comprehensive analysis of financial performance (MIS) and unit economics to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional leadership to gather inputs and developed the company's Annual Operating Plan (AOP), aligning departmental goals with strategic objectives.
- Compiled and analyzed month-on-month financials, MIS & Unit Economics report, conducting variance analysis against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
- Collaborated with management to implement effective cost control measures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of expenses. Significantly reduced the TAT for submission of monthly expenditure by cross-functional departments.
- Leading the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across Finance & Accounts, HR & Administration, and Treasury Management functions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document workflows, define roles and responsibilities, and establish compliance protocols, ensuring operational consistency and efficiency.
- Leading the execution and closure of Internal Audits, Statutory Audits & Due Diligence (Legal, Financial & Tax)
- Leading the compliance framework, encompassing both Direct and Indirect Tax functions. Responsibilities include overseeing timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring adherence to evolving tax regulations, implementing internal controls to mitigate tax risks and enhance operational efficiency.
- Streamlined fixed asset management by reconciling and migrating manual records to the HRMS system.
- Overseeing end-to-end Accounts Payable, supervising payroll processing & Labor compliance, and monthly books closure.
- Managed a team of 5 employees, overseeing daily operations, delegating tasks, and ensuring the achievement of departmental goals.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
Assistant Manager- Finance
Shapos Services Private Limited (Reshamandi)
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Lead the compliance reporting related to RBI & Indirect Taxes
- Successfully Implemented policies and framework for Supply Chain Financing (SCF)
- Supervising the Loan Origination System (LOS) and Loan Management System (LMS ) , overseeing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and Invoice Financing products with ticket sizes up to ₹5 Crores.
- Negotiated and secured a $800M revolving credit facility from Tata Capita, Vivriti Capital, Niyogin Fintech, Ugro Capital, Bank of Maharashtra, ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank.
- Overseeing the Interest computation and recording of Interest on AUM. Prepared ageing reports for AUM, categorizing assets into Performing Assets (PA) and Non-Performing Assets (NPA) based on RBI norms.
- Led the preparation and presentation of Monthly Business Review decks and MIS reports for senior leadership, providing actionable insights into key performance metrics and operational trends.
- Led the entire banking reconciliation process.
Credit Manager
ICICI Bank Limited
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Underwrote retail loan applications in Mortgage, Personal Loan, and Auto Loan segments, with ticket sizes ranging from ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore, ensuring compliance with internal credit policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Managed the end-to-end credit application process, from initial login to underwriting and final disbursement.
- Conducted thorough credit evaluations, including analysis of credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and collateral assessments to determine loan eligibility.
- Oversaw post-disbursement documentation processes, ensuring timely collection and verification of all required documents, and managed partly disbursed cases to facilitate smooth loan closures.
Senior Accountant
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Orenda India
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted due diligence for potential investment projects , including analyzing financial statements, assessing business models, evaluating market conditions, and identifying potential risks to inform strategic investment decisions.
- Led the finalization of books of accounts in accordance with the Income Tax Act, GST Act, and Companies Act, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
- Prepared Financial Statements & Filed returns with MCA of Parent as well as group companies.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly reviews of accounting entries, fund flows, and working capital statements to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.
- Computed payroll and ensured compliance with Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and other labor laws.
Finance & Accounts Executive
Sanjay Deep & Associates, Chartered Accountants
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Conducted thorough financial audits & Drafting of Audit report as per requirement of CARO 2016
- Prepared and filed Form 3CA, 3CB, and 3CD for corporate and non-corporate entities.
- Finalizing income tax computations and returns.
- Managed GST registrations, periodic return filings, and reconciled GSTR-2A. Prepared and filed GSTR-9 (Annual Return) and conducted GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) audits.
- Preparation of Standalone and consolidated financial statements as per AS & Ind AS.
- Filed Annual Returns (AOC-4 & MGT-7) with ROC.
- Incorporated Private limited companies with Authorized Capital upto Rs. 10 lakhs.
Education
Chartered Accountant, C.A -
Institure of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Master of Commerce (M.Com) -
IGNOU
04.2001 -
B.Com (Honours) -
Delhi University
04.2001 -
Skills
Finance & Accounts Management
Direct & Indirect Taxation
Account Payable Management
SOPs Development & Implementation
Strategic planning
Treasury Management
Cross-functional collaboration
Labour Compliance
Software
MS Office
SAP
Timeline
Senior Manager - Finance
Pluckwalk Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Brick & Bolt)
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager- Finance
Shapos Services Private Limited (Reshamandi)
12.2022 - 07.2023
Credit Manager
ICICI Bank Limited
09.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Accountant
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Orenda India
09.2021 - 09.2022
Finance & Accounts Executive
Sanjay Deep & Associates, Chartered Accountants
11.2017 - 08.2021
Chartered Accountant, C.A -
Institure of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Master of Commerce (M.Com) -
IGNOU
04.2001 -
B.Com (Honours) -
Delhi University
04.2001 -
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