CA Pakhi Joshi
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience in risk advisory and internal audits. Proven track record in enhancing compliance and financial accuracy, leveraging strong analytical skills and expertise in Ind AS. Adept at streamlining processes, achieving significant reductions in audit queries and turnaround times.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate – Risk Advisory
D. Kothary & Co.
Mumbai
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisting in risk-based internal audits for corporate clients across manufacturing and services sectors.
- Conducting process walkthroughs, control testing, and risk assessments; documenting findings and preparing issue logs.
- Supporting SOX and IFC reviews by evaluating design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Collaborating with engagement teams to draft internal audit reports and risk mitigation recommendations for senior management.
Assistant Manager – Finance & Compliance
Bluesigns and Display Pvt. Ltd.
Indore
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Finalized statutory financial statements in compliance with Ind AS and regulatory requirements.
- Designed a compliance checklist system that reduced audit follow-up queries by 40% and streamlined tax filing processes.
- Integrated accounting software to automate reporting, improving team productivity by 20%.
- Prepared tax filings and documentation, reducing turnaround time by 25% and ensuring zero late penalties.
- Acted as primary compliance contact with auditors and regulators, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
Articled Assistant – Audit, Taxation & Advisory
JKM & Associates
Indore
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Executed statutory, tax, and internal audits for clients across manufacturing, pharma, healthcare, and charitable trusts, enhancing compliance and financial accuracy.
- Managed compliance for 100+ ITRs, 50+ TDS returns, and GST filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C).
- Prepared and filed 3CA/3CB/3CD reports; ensured adherence to Income Tax Act & GST regulations.
- Drafted responses to income tax notices (142(1), 143(1), 143(2)), achieving successful resolution and minimizing client liabilities.
- Assisted in financial due diligence assignments (verification of ledgers, debtors/creditors, depreciation, stock audits).
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
05-2024
M.Com -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Indore01-2021
B.Com -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Indore01-2019
Skills
- Risk Advisory
- Internal Audit
- Risk-Based Audits
- SOX
- Internal Controls Testing
- Due Diligence
- Transaction Support
- Governance Reviews
- Financial Reporting
- Ind AS
- CARO 2020
- Data Analysis
- MS Excel
- Financial Software
- Data Analysis
Websites
Achievements And Interests
- Reduced compliance review time by 40% through automation of audit checklists.
- Improved tax filing efficiency by 25% through process redesign.
- Trained Kathak dancer; performed in front of 400+ audience.
- Consistently ranked among top 3 students throughout schooling.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Timeline
Associate – Risk Advisory
D. Kothary & Co.
03.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager – Finance & Compliance
Bluesigns and Display Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 09.2023
Articled Assistant – Audit, Taxation & Advisory
JKM & Associates
08.2018 - 09.2021
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
M.Com -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
B.Com -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya