KARTIK SHARMA

- Guided mobile phone product managers in developing and presenting robust sales and profitability estimations to management.

- Developed and implemented effective tools for calculating the financial impact of promotional strategies and schemes, with a strong focus on maintaining operating profit margins.

- Supported monthly rolling plans by proactively identifying potential risk areas, and collaborating on mitigation strategies.

- Led the development and delivery of business review presentations for the overall Mobile Business to senior management.

- Conducted an in-depth analysis of product, model, channel, and customer-level profitability, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

- Managed the validation, booking, and claim settlement processes for consumer finance partners involved in affordability schemes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

- Off-role position at Samsung India Electronics Ltd.

- Engineered and maintained comprehensive MIS and management reports that directly supported data-driven decision-making processes.

- Contributed to the development and execution of pricing strategies for mobile phones across all platforms by providing product managers with profit estimations for proposed pricing, encompassing the complete product lifecycle.

- Extracted and formatted inventory levels and COGS reports from internal systems, ensuring clear and presentable information for management review.

- Accountable for the preparation and delivery of quarterly financial summaries for all divisions during the Company Townhall, clearly articulating financial performance to stakeholders.

- Streamlined the validation, booking, and claim settlement workflows for consumer finance partners involved in affordability schemes, enhancing accuracy and process efficiency.

- Managed the complete accounting cycle for the factory, including comprehensive bookkeeping, active involvement in month-end stock-taking to verify inventory, and support for auditors during year-end closing.

- Oversaw the complete accounts receivable and accounts payable cycles, along with all banking operations.

- Prepared and filed GST and TDS returns accurately and within deadlines.

- Served as a checker for monthly payroll processing for both staff and laborers, ensuring accuracy in collaboration with HR.

- Contributed to strategic decision-making through the development of comprehensive management reports, rolling forecasts, and insightful financial analysis.

- Administered petty cash, managing and reconciling expenditures.

- Managed end-to-end accounting operations for Cradle to Crayon, a pre-nursery to 3rd standard institution under the GRG Group, ensuring accurate and timely financial record-keeping.

- Prepared and processed the monthly payroll for all school staff, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and timely disbursement of salaries.

- Efficiently handled the collection, reconciliation, and timely deposition of school fees, along with managing and accounting for petty cash expenses.

- Oversaw and executed the monthly filing of ESI and PF contributions for school employees, also managing any related inspections and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.

- Provided crucial support to the Group Company Secretary in the preparation and filing of ROC (Registrar of Companies) documents for all companies within the GRG Group.

- Conducted and independently managed audit assignments, ensuring thorough examination of financial records and compliance with relevant regulations.

- Finalized audit processes, including the preparation of audit reports, filing of tax audits, and submission of income tax returns, adhering to strict deadlines and accuracy standards.

- Developed comprehensive project reports and meticulously prepared balance sheets to support credit limit applications, providing clear financial insights for stakeholders.

- Executed physical verification of fixed assets, prepared Fixed Asset Registers, and implemented asset tagging for "FIL Industries Pvt Ltd" and "Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board," ensuring accurate asset tracking and accountability.

- Actively participated in significant audit engagements encompassing income tax, state sales tax (VAT/GST), TDS, and service tax, gaining practical expertise in these key areas of compliance.

- Contributed to Registrar of Companies (ROC) filings and addressed diverse miscellaneous audit matters, demonstrating adaptability and a broad understanding of regulatory requirements.

- Developed strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills through direct involvement in audit processes and interaction with stakeholders.

- Maintained adherence to professional standards and audit methodologies while proactively seeking opportunities for continuous professional development.