Gaurav Kanojia
Chartered Accountant
New Delhi
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 9 years of experience in Manufacturing, E-Commerce-D2C, Telecom & IT Companies, with excellent Skills in handling Financial Reporting-Ind AS & IGAAP, MIS, Income Tax, Goods & Services Tax & Auditing. Proven track record in mentoring employees, leading teams, and making prompt decisions. Expertise in financial management, budget forecasting, performance analysis, variance analysis, and Ind-AS implementation. Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with external auditors and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize financial processes to drive strategic insights and informed financial decisions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Kama Ayurveda
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Identified financial reporting risks and implemented internal controls to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Prepared Ind AS-Lease working for EBOs, Offices & WH taken on lease.
- Maintenance of fixed assets register, capitalization, disposal of fixed assets & WIP accounting.
- Monthly books closure & preparation of financial statement as per Ind AS including notes to accounts.
- RBI Compliances for External Commercial Borrowings.
- MSME Compliances & Return preparation.
- Direct Tax Compliances-TDS & Equalisation Levy.
- Secretarial Compliances-DPT-3, FLA Return, MBP-1 Etc.
Finance Manager - Controllership
The Good Glamm Group
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared and consolidated Financial Statements as per applicable INDAS from scratch for multiple legal entities for Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis for Investor & Management reporting and generated variances analysis reports for accurate decision making.
- Enforced transition from IGAAP based financial statements to INDAS based financial statements, along with preparation of INDAS workings from Scratch and got them verified with Ernest & Young Limited.
- Prepared Ind AS Workings for Revenue, Return Inwards, Inventory, Lease, Borrowings-EIR, MTM, Security Deposits from scratch for multiple legal entities and subsequently coordinated with Auditors for the same. Inventory Provisioning, Valuation, Rollback Working, Stock Count Coordination.
- Monthly Books Closure, Accounting for Manufacturing & Trading Goods. Ensured Tax (GST Return, Tax Audit Report) & Secretarial Compliances (DPT-3, MSME, UFCE, FLA Return) on a timely basis. .
- Intercompany Reconciliations and automation of processes to improve overall efficiency in Month end and Quarter End closures, covering all the concerning areas i.e. Cross Charge, Intercompany reconciliations and Eliminations in Consolidation working for the Group FS.
- Acted as a key point of contact for any financial information regarding the Group companies for Limited reviews of 5 legal companies. Led the coordination and facilitation for external audits (Statutory Audits and Limited Reviews with Grant Thornton LLP, Stock and Debt Audit), providing necessary explanation to Auditors to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Prepared Cash flow statements and monitored budget variances on regular intervals to ensure sufficient liquidity and analyzed financial data to identify key financial trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements and presented to senior Management.
- Conducted Opening Balance testing, developed matrix to identify differences in balance transfers from tally to SAP, and ensured smooth transition from Tally to SAP.
Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance
Upscalio India Private Limited
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Expertly consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and prepared detailed Management Information Systems (MIS) reports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate financial reporting across all subsidiaries. Maintained comprehensive and up-to-date records of all subsidiaries owned by the parent company, facilitating seamless consolidation and reporting.
- Conducted thorough revenue and inventory reconciliations, comparing data from marketplace portals, books of accounts, and inventory software. This included handling inventory rollback processes and preparing accurate stock statements. Ensured precise tracking and reporting of inventory, contributing to efficient stock management and financial accuracy, Inventory Rollback, Stock Statement.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of financial reporting standards, including Ind AS, and ensured all financial practices were compliant with the latest regulations.
- Review & Preparation of Schedule for Related Party Transactions, Fixed Assets, Investments, Inter Company Loans Repayment, Security Deposit, Vendor Advance Ageing.
- Partnered effectively with external auditors, such as Grant Thornton LLP, to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. This collaboration enhanced the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and fortified the company's compliance framework.
Team Lead-Accounts & Finance
Smart Parts Online Private Limited
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepared comprehensive MIS reports tailored to management requirements, offering critical insights into financial performance & developed annual operational budgets, aligning financial planning with organizational goals.
- Financial Accounting-Monthly Books of Accounts Closure & Consolidation of Financial Statements of Group Companies & Its MIS Reporting.
- Margin & Variance Analysis Reporting & Fixed Asset Accounting. Accounts Payable Ageing Analysis & Fund Flow Statement Preparation.
Specialist-Direct Tax
Vodafone Idea Limited
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Proficiency in preparing and filing corporate tax returns. Expertise in developing tax-efficient strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
- In-depth understanding of domestic and international tax laws and regulations. Experience in transfer pricing documentation and compliance. Experience in managing and responding to tax audits and notices.
- Deferred Tax, Advance Tax, Tax Audit Report Preparation-Form 3CD.
- Income Tax Return Preparation of Vodafone Idea Limited & Its Subsidiaries Co.
- Computation of Taxable Income & Income Tax Assessments-Documentation & Submissions.
Senior Accounts Executive
Smartinfosys.net Prop. Web Connect Private Limited
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Financial Reporting-Finalization of Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Statement as per IGAAP.
- TDS Compliances-Calculation, Payment of TDS & Returns Filing.
- Export of Services Compliances under GST & Equalization levy.
- International Payment Gateway & EEFC A/c Handling-Skrill, 2Checkout.
Article Assistant
Andros & Co.
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Income Tax, VAT & TDS Return Preparation.
- Statutory & Tax Audit - Analysis of Draft Financial Statements including notes to accounts, Scrutiny of ledgers.
- Major Clients Handled in Tax Audit- Intex Technologies India Ltd., Rungta Irrigation Ltd etc.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
New Delhi 06.2012 - 06.2019
Skills
- SAP
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Ethics & Professionalism
- Zoho Books
- TDS SURE
- BUSY
- BUSY
- TALLY ERP 9
Accomplishments
- Awarded with Impact Award by Good Glamm Group
- Awarded Star Performer of the Year 2017-18 by SmartInfosys.net.
- Scored 77% Marks in Strategic Financial Management in CA-Final Exams.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Kama Ayurveda
02.2025 - 05.2025
Finance Manager - Controllership
The Good Glamm Group
06.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance
Upscalio India Private Limited
04.2022 - 06.2023
Team Lead-Accounts & Finance
Smart Parts Online Private Limited
10.2020 - 04.2022
Specialist-Direct Tax
Vodafone Idea Limited
10.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Accounts Executive
Smartinfosys.net Prop. Web Connect Private Limited
06.2016 - 09.2019
Article Assistant
Andros & Co.
06.2012 - 06.2015
Chartered Accountant -
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
06.2012 - 06.2019
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