Jigar Ganatra
Kalyan
Summary
Experienced financial leader with deep understanding of accounting practices, principles, and requirements. Ensures compliance, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of financial operations for businesses in the Financial Institution sector. Maintains strong track record of success in delivering results aligned with organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President - Finance
LGT Wealth India
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis
- Provided guidance to staff on accounting issues
- Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts
- Assisted in the preparation of tax filings in accordance with local laws
- Reviewed financial controls for internal disbursement processes to create streamlined and secure payment environment
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed Income Tax, TDS and GST returns
Associate Manager - Finance Specialist
Julius Baer India
07.2017 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis
- Provided guidance to staff on accounting issues such as revenue recognition principles
- Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts
- Assisted in the preparation of tax filings in accordance with local laws
- Reviewed financial controls for internal disbursement processes to create streamlined and secure payment environment
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed TDS and GST returns
Finance and Tax Analyst
Ernst and Young LLP
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors
- Handling TDS, GST related compliance
Sr. Executive Accountant
Cozmo Travel Private Limited
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Executive accounts and branch accounts in charge, Reviewing Internal controls, Track on the day to day activities at H.O and Branches and there timely accounting, Assisting in annual statutory audit and Tax Audit, Performing daily Bank reconciliation, Statutory compliance on Service Tax, TDS etc., Other miscellaneous work as assigned by manager
Article Assistant
M/S. R.R. Lahoti & Co.
04.2011 - 04.2014
- VAT Audit of Public limited Companies, Statutory Audit of Private Companies and Trusts, Tax Audits of various entities, Filling Service Tax, TDS, VAT and Income Tax returns, Accounting of Individuals and Partnership Firms and preparation of Capital Account and Balance Sheet
Education
CA - Inter -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2011
B.Com -
University of Mumbai
01.2011
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
01.2008
SSC -
Maharashtra Board
01.2006
Skills
- Pro-active
- Responsible
- Flexible
- Grasp things faster
- Highly organized
- Focused
- Attention to details
- Detail Oriented
- Thoroughness
- Professional attitude
- Financial Statement Analysis
- General Ledger Accounting
- Reporting Proficiency
- Cash Flow
- Excel
- Financial Management
Computercredentials
- Tally
- SAP by design
- GFS (Accounting Applications)
Timeline
Associate Vice President - Finance
LGT Wealth India
06.2024 - Current
Finance and Tax Analyst
Ernst and Young LLP
05.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Manager - Finance Specialist
Julius Baer India
07.2017 - 06.2024
Sr. Executive Accountant
Cozmo Travel Private Limited
02.2016 - 07.2017
Article Assistant
M/S. R.R. Lahoti & Co.
04.2011 - 04.2014
CA - Inter -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com -
University of Mumbai
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
SSC -
Maharashtra Board
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