Darshna Salvi
Dombivili
Summary
Dynamic financial analyst with extensive experience at Willis Towers Watson, excelling in financial reporting and tax compliance. Proven track record in enhancing audit and monthly /quarterly processes and delivering tailored client reports. Strong communicator and team player, adept at managing cash flows and driving process improvements to optimize performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Analyst
Willis Towers Watson
Thane
04.2025 - Current
- Experienced in preparing pension fund financials, managing audits, tax filings, cash flows, and regulatory reports.
- Delivered client reports, including SOX controls, investment reconciliations, and UK GAAP fair value assessments.
- Managed tax return databases, and addressed client-specific requirements.
- Conducted process training for new joiners, and refresher sessions for the team.
- Overseeing immediate team members' quality and training to enhance overall performance.
Senior Advisor
Willis Towers Watson
Thane
07.2019 - 03.2025
- Prepare financial statements for UK pension fund schemes (defined benefit and defined contribution).
- Independently assist in auditing the in-house pension scheme.
- Compiling quarterly or half-yearly management accounts.
- Preparation of quarterly tax returns for submission to HMRC.
- Generate monthly or quarterly cash flow statements, and perform cash reconciliations.
- Prepared ONS returns and IAS 19 reports for actuaries.
- Delivered tailored client reports, including SOX control documentation, funding dashboards, investment reconciliations, and expense analyses for trustee meetings, as well as fair value analysis as per UK GAAP for group auditors.
- Conducted process training for new joiners, and refresher sessions for the team.
- Previously, independently handled the release of pension payments to the members.
Accounts Executive
M/s Rikta Karia & Associates
Kalyan
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepared TDS returns and managed related compliance.
- Handled service tax, VAT filings, and VAT audits.
- Maintained accounts and filed tax returns for various firms.
- Conducted independent audits and assisted in company account preparation.
- Filed individual income tax returns.
- Independently managed bank audits.
Article Assistant
M/s Anil Naik & Associates
Thane
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Handling Bank Audits of Co-operative banks and Tax Audits of Corporate and Non-corporate entities.
- Handling Vat Audits of Corporate and Non-corporate entities.
- Preparing Vat returns of manufacturing company and Filing of Vat returns.
- Income tax Return Filing of Individuals, Firms & Corporate entities.
- Preparation of ROC Annual return and Balance sheet filing.
- Preparing TDS return using WINTDS software and Filing of TDS returns of the assessee.
Education
Inter Qualified CA -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India05.2019
TY B.COM -
Birla College of Arts, Commerce & Science
Kalyan03.2014
ACCA Qualification - Pursuing ACCA Qualification - Strategic Professional Level.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UKSkills
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance and regulatory documentation
- Audit preparation
- Cash flow management
- Process improvements
- Database management
- Stakeholder management
- Team player, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and detail-oriented
- Effective time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Microsoft Office
- Proficient in SAGE, Oracle, and Tally ERP
Automation and Process Efficiency
During my tenure at WTW, I have successfully applied my knowledge in Excel to create time savings of 120 hours and 48 hours on an annual basis, and I am still working on some of the other processes to identify efficiency
Awards
- Bronze Award 2026, January 2026
- Bronze Award 2025: Exceptional team performance, October 2025
- Silver Award 2025: Exceptional performance, September 2025
- Spot Award 2023, May 2023
- Spot Award 2022, August 2022
- Exceptional Team Performance Award, April 2021
- Spot Award 2019, December 2019
Certification
Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills (Coursera)
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Dancing
- Playing badminton
- Practicing Yoga
Languages
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/14/94
- Nationality: holding Indian passport
- Marital status: unmarried
Timeline
Analyst
Willis Towers Watson
04.2025 - Current
Senior Advisor
Willis Towers Watson
07.2019 - 03.2025
Accounts Executive
M/s Rikta Karia & Associates
12.2016 - 06.2019
Article Assistant
M/s Anil Naik & Associates
03.2013 - 03.2016
Inter Qualified CA -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
TY B.COM -
Birla College of Arts, Commerce & Science
ACCA Qualification - Pursuing ACCA Qualification - Strategic Professional Level.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants