Kanika Aggarwal
Dehradun,Uttarakhand
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with hands-on experience in statutory audits, financial reporting, and taxation across diverse industries. Currently working as a Consultant at Grant Thornton, with expertise in IFRS-based financial statement preparation, audit support for listed entities, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage end-to-end accounting functions for international clients, including U.S.-based engagements, and deliver accurate financial reporting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Consultant (FR-COE)
Grant Thornton
2025.03 - 2026.03
- Provided audit support for the statutory audit of an Indian listed pharmaceutical company, key area of work included inventory and tax.
- Led the statutory audit of a subsidiary of an Indian listed company and trained a junior team member to assist with the review process.
- Prepared consolidated & standalone Financial Statement for UK and Jersey listed entities and their subsidiaries, adhering to IFRS.
- Received training and developed working knowledge in using Caseware software for preparation of FS.
Senior Accountant
Rajiv Associates, Delhi
Delhi
2024.07 - 2024.09
- Managed end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting functions for U.S. clients, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance.
- Conducted online bank reconciliations for U.S. client accounts, ensuring accuracy and financial integrity.
- Assisted in preparation of tax returns for U.S corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
- Provided additional administrative support to ensure the accurate and complete maintenance of financial records.
- (A US client-based firm having its head office in Delhi with 5 partners, 200+ clientele and 40+ employees.)
Assistant Associate, Article Associate
Manoj Mohan and Associates
Noida
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Independently prepared standalone and consolidated financial statements for apex bodies and corporate entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and alignment with Schedule III of the Companies Act.
- Conducted year-end statutory audits for private companies and government joint ventures, key areas of work included verifying expenses, revenue, fixed assets, inventories, regulation compliance, receivables, and payables, along with journal voucher analysis.
- Conducted internal audits for various private companies and government joint ventures, focusing on key areas such as assessing internal controls, walkthrough of procure-to-pay process ensuring regulatory compliance, and reviewing financial statements.
- Performed concurrent audits of banking operations, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and assessing the accuracy of financial transactions and reporting on an ongoing basis.
- Assisted in financial due diligence for ITC Ltd. (buy-side), reviewing financial statements of potential business partners.
- Ensured GST compliance including filing GST Returns for multiple clients, including government joint ventures, by managing timely and accurate filings and successfully completed GST registration for multiple clients.
- Conducted tax audits for various private entities across diverse industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, education, and transportation.
- Prepared reconciliation reports for GSTR 2A/2B with the ITC ledger in the books of accounts of private entities.
- Reviewed and filed quarterly TDS returns (24Q and 26Q) for private entities and apex bodies, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Compiled and filed income tax returns for individual and corporate clients, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and optimizing tax liabilities.
- Proactively ensured compliance with all statutory obligations for public sector undertakings (PSUs) and other entities, maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- (Leading CA firm headquartered in Noida with 5 branches, 250+ clientele and 50+ employees.)
Education
CA Final -
ICAI
Intermediate -
ICAI
Foundation -
ICAI
M. Com. -
CCS University
Meerut, Uttar PradeshSkills
- Hard Skills- MS Office viz MS Excel, Word, Power Point, CaseWare, Tally, Compu tax, Quick books, CCH Access Tax
- Soft Skills- Problem-Solving, Leadership, Team-Oriented, Fast Learning, Communication
Timeline
Consultant (FR-COE)
Grant Thornton
2025.03 - 2026.03
Senior Accountant
Rajiv Associates, Delhi
2024.07 - 2024.09
Assistant Associate, Article Associate
Manoj Mohan and Associates
2022.09 - 2023.06
CA Final -
ICAI
Intermediate -
ICAI
Foundation -
ICAI
M. Com. -
CCS University