Gandhali Desai
Chartered Accountant
Dombivli
Summary
I am a Chartered Accountant with practical experience in Financial Reporting under Ind AS and AS. I am currently looking for an opportunity in a growth-oriented organization where I can contribute effectively while continuing to build my technical and professional expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager-Financial Reporting
Bennett, Coleman and Company (Times Group)
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the consolidation and preparation of consolidated financial statements (Ind AS 110).
- Reviewed financial statements for compliance with disclosure requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and Ind AS, and flagged non-compliances for correction.
- Worked with statutory auditors to resolve audit queries, and provide required schedules and supporting documents.
- Worked on detailed schedules, including PPE (Ind AS 16), Gratuity (Ind AS 19), Investment property under (Ind AS 40), and Section 186(4) disclosures under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Reviewed consolidated XBRL filings in detail, and identified reporting inconsistencies.
- Identified BSI variances of ₹2,500 crores, and suggested resolutions.
- Performed monthly AFC-based cost variance analysis, highlighting key deviations, and aiding management in cost control decisions.
- Contributed to decision-making on accounting treatments under IND AS 109, and IND AS 116.
- Prepared a data-backed presentation for the Vice Chairman, addressing ad-hoc strategic questions such as the company’s international standing, including a concise example of market position analysis, and I have been appreciated for the same.
Articled Assistant
MM KHISTI & CO, Dombivli
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted statutory audits for private and public limited companies, including those with a turnover of ₹100 crore, ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards (AS) and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), as mandated under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Assisted in ROC filings and ensured that financial disclosures complied with Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, for over 100 clients.
- Conducted tax audits under the Income Tax Act of 1961 for individuals, partnership firms, and private limited companies, preparing Forms 3CA, 3CB, 3CD, and 3CEA.
- Assisted in revenue and concurrent audits of nationalized banks, audits of trusts, Association of Persons (AOPs), and LLPs under legal frameworks.
- Reviewed and checked monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, CMP-08, GSTR-4, GSTR-9) prepared by my team for over 100 clients, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and proactively resolving discrepancies.
- Managed preparation and filing of various CA certifications and income tax returns for 150+ clients.
- Assisted in GST audits and the filing of GSTR 9C reconciliation statements for private limited companies.
- Worked on tax computations for Joint Development Agreements (JDA) under Section 45(5A), and capital gains on residential properties.
- Worked on the formation of a One Person Company (OPC), as well as transaction-specific assignments, including slump sale under Section 50B and dissolution of partnership firms under Sections 9(b) and 45(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- Filed and computed tax working for Form 15CA/CB for foreign remittances and handled TDS calculations and filings.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
11.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com.
01.2023
Higher Secondary Certificate - HSC
01.2020
Secondary School Certificate - SSC
03-2018
Skills
Familiar with Tally ERP and introductory SAP skills
Hobbies
Table Tennis
Dramas
Timeline
Assistant Manager-Financial Reporting
Bennett, Coleman and Company (Times Group)
05.2025 - Current
Articled Assistant
MM KHISTI & CO, Dombivli
04.2022 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com.
Higher Secondary Certificate - HSC
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI