CA Komal Agarwal

• Manage investment accounting activities including reconciliation of trader positions with SAP and daily position reporting to ensure data integrity and accurate financial representation.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis for timely and insightful reporting to the Risk Management Team , supporting strategic decision-making.
• Perform Mark-to-Market (MTM) valuation of derivatives and investment instruments in subsidiary books , ensuring compliance with accounting standards and market practices.
• Post necessary journal entries and adjustments related to investment valuations, trading activity, and fair value movements.
• Carry out intercompany reconciliations of MTM positions in consolidated financials , ensuring consistency across group entities and facilitating accurate intercompany eliminations .
• Prepare and reconcile daily Profit & Loss (P&L) statements , identifying and investigating discrepancies by coordinating closely with the front office, finance, and risk teams .
• Ensure timely resolution of breaks and misstatements, contributing to accurate financial close processes and reliable reporting.
• Play a key role in enhancing automation and accuracy in investment reporting processes by proposing and implementing process improvements where applicable.

Performed period-end reconciliations for bank accounts, inventory, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, intercompany balances, reserves , and other key accounts.

• Reconciled external, intercompany, and inter-division account payables , ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Executed core accounting functions including bookkeeping, journal entry posting, general ledger (GL) analysis , and foreign exchange revaluation (Fx Reval) .
• Supported month-end and year-end closings to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial reporting systems.
• Maintained records of open items and actively collaborated with business units for resolution.
• Responded to business and audit queries , providing supporting documentation and analysis as needed.
• Investigated and analyzed account discrepancies , identifying root causes and ensuring timely variance resolution .
• Conducted revenue recognition activities in compliance with applicable standards to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assisted the Accounts Payable (AP) team in vendor onboarding, liaised with the sourcing team, and monitored vendor accounts to ensure timely and accurate payments .

• Finalized year-end accounts on both cash and accrual (backup) basis in accordance with FRS standards.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly and year-end reconciliations , including accounting for employment benefits .
• Handled and resolved queries from various departments related to accounting and regulatory compliance .
• Drafted Notes to Accounts in line with applicable accounting policies and disclosure requirements .

• Successfully conducted over 80 Statutory and Tax Audits across various industries, serving in both team member and team leader roles .
• Proficient in the preparation and finalization of financial statements for multiple entities in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Filed 150+ Income Tax Returns for a diverse range of assesses, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.
• Led and participated in audits of financial statements for clients from diverse sectors, adhering to applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborated effectively with audit teams and client personnel to resolve complex accounting issues and audit findings.
• Reviewed financial records for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) .
• Drafted comprehensive audit reports and memoranda summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Developed and refined audit strategies by performing risk assessments tailored to specific clients or audit areas.
• Conducted stock audits , including for high-profile clients such as TATA Sky , ensuring accurate inventory reporting and control compliance.