Kaustabh Sinha
Group Financial Accountant
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant and adaptable professional with 8 years of experience and a proven knowledge of accounting for captive insurance /food/medical industry, expertise in P&L analysis and reconciliation for clients based out of UK and USA. With a deep interest and acquired certifications in accounting profile, I am aiming to leverage my skills to the benefit of your company, effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions and reporting.
I posses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, supervising juniors and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Financial Accountant
CoverGenius
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets and accrued expenses.
- Lead Statutory and Tax audit for the Indian subsidiary, working along side the local consultants and auditors
- Supervised and reviewed consultants and junior accountants during month end close and reconciliations
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Aon Global Consulting
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues to ensure data integrity.
- Mentored junior analysts, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment within the finance team.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual errors.
- Supported external audit processes, providing accurate documentation and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for Annual Board meetings.
- Scheduled monthly and quarterly calls with internal stakeholders
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to develop realistic financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and objectives.
- Corporate tax return, ESFR, Vermont premium tax return, 1099
- Preparing the board book package for Annual board meetings.
- Preparing the confirmations and the PBC listings for external audit support.
Accounts Executive
GI Infotech Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Book keeping and bank reconciliation.
- VAT return and VAT reconciliations.
- Management accounts – Fixed asset accounting, intercompany company and reconciliation, p/l trend analysis, balance sheet trend analysis, aged reports reconciliations, variance analysis.
- Preparing budgets of each assignment and negotiating on the hours allotted to each job.
- Yearend accounts.
Process Associate
Sand Martin Consultants Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Liaising with the clients on daily basis regarding job status and workflow of the day
- Handling queries raised by the client
- Ensuring the client’s vendors are paid timely. Also, being the point of contact, in case there is a dispute of outstanding balance
- Managing the client’s franchisee payments and sending out the weekly statements and invoices
- Scheduling monthly/quarterly calls for management accounts submissions, feedback and sending the minutes of the calls thereof.
- Book keeping and bank reconciliation.
- VAT return and VAT reconciliations.
- Management accounts – Fixed asset accounting, intercompany company and reconciliation, p/l trend analysis, balance sheet trend analysis, aged reports reconciliations, variance analysis.
- Preparing budgets of each assignment and negotiating on the hours allotted to each job.
- Yearend accounts.
Education
Accounting And Finance
International Association of Management Accountants (IMA)
08.2021
B.COM - Accountancy and finance
SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY
06.2015
Skills
Full-cycle accounting
Attention to detail
Bookkeeping
Time management
Data inputting
Financial reporting
Audit support
Account reconciliation
Financial statements
Financial statement preparation
Certification
- Blockchain 101 by IMA
- Data analytics and visualization fundamentals by IMA
- IMA Ethics Series: Web of Deception by IMA
Software
Netsuite ERP
Xero
Quickbooks
Microsoft D365
Sage 50
Excel, Google Sheets
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior Financial Reporting Analyst and assisted with training and supervision of press operators.
- Documented and resolved Credit Card and Fixed assets historical differences which led to smoother Group Audit engagements
- Achieved Credit Card Migration for the entire Group by completing by driving movement of vendors from one Credit Card to other with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Group Financial Accountant
CoverGenius
07.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Aon Global Consulting
11.2021 - 06.2024
Accounts Executive
GI Infotech Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 12.2020
Process Associate
Sand Martin Consultants Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2020
Accounting And Finance
International Association of Management Accountants (IMA)
B.COM - Accountancy and finance
SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY
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