ANUJA PALIWAL
Thane
Summary
Accomplished Finance Analyst with a proven track record at Accenture Solutions Pvt. Limited, adept in Oracle and team leadership. Excelled in streamlining financial processes, enhancing SOX compliance, and driving audits to completion. Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP, improving financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Analyst
WPP (SSC)
Mumbai
06.2024 - Current
- Perform and review month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and allocations.
- Maintain fixed asset capitalization and disposal records, and prepare depreciation schedules.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, as well as intercompany reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly Closing Calendar and Task Tracker.
- Ensure financial records' SOX compliance.
- Coordinate with auditors to complete interim and annual audits, and maintain compliance with SOX requirements.
Finance Process Enablement Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Limited
Navi Mumbai
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Played an active role in the Knowledge Transfer Process and overall smooth setup of the new project, followed by preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Desktop Procedure (DTPS).
- Performed Purchase Order Analysis, Capitalization of assets, Asset Retirement, and Write-off in the books of accounts.
- Review of lease contracts and lease activation in the system in compliance with ASC 842.
- Preparing and reviewing major financial reports such as PPE Report, P&L/BS Variance Analysis Report, Budgeting and Forecasting reports, etc.
- Performed general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
- Lead daily huddle calls with the client to discuss the status of due deliverables and to plan the monthly/quarterly tasks.
- Participated in annual audits, providing documentation and supporting schedules as required.
- Prepared monthly reports (Operations Deck, Root cause analysis, Activity tracker), ad-hoc reports, and presentations for management, providing insights on performance and trends.
Accounts & Audit Executive
M/s Durgesh & Co.
Lucknow
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared, analyzed, and verified annual reports, financial statements, and other records using accepted accounting and statistical procedures.
- Processed individual and corporate income tax returns, GST returns, and TDS returns.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.
- Conducted internal audit and stock audit for various entities.
- Assisted in Statutory Audits and Concurrent Audits of Banks.
Article & Audit Assistant
MARKS & ASSOCIATES
Lucknow
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Performed account reconciliations, identified discrepancies, and resolved issues to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Filing of Income Tax Returns of Individuals, Companies, and other Entities.
- Filing of GST Returns and TDS Returns.
- Statutory and Concurrent Audits of nationalized banks like SBI, BOB, IOB, PNB, etc.
- Provided assistance to audit team by gathering relevant financial information and documents.
Education
CA FINAL (Group 2) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India
11.2021
CA Inter -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India
11.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
Banaras Hindu University
04.2012
Senior Secondary -
Children College
05.2009
Higher Secondary -
Children College
05.2007
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Fast learner
- Oracle
- Tally ERP
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course
- Advanced Management and Communication Skills Course, ICAI, Noida Branch, 2018
- Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology And Soft Skills Course, ICAI, Noida Branch, 2018
- General Management and Communication Skills Course, ICAI, Lucknow Branch, 2014
- Information Technology Training Course, ICAI - Varanasi Branch, 2013
- Orientation Programme, ICAI, Varanasi Branch, 2013
Awards
- Rewarded as 'Pillar of the Team' for outstanding performance in the Quarter Close.
- Rewarded for contribution in smooth transition of the process.
- Participated and won prizes at State level inter college activities.
- Participated and achieved the Bronze Level in United Minds 2011 conducted by IIM Bangalore Vista.
- Participated and won prizes in debate and quiz competitions during the Orientation and MCS Programme.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Finance Analyst
WPP (SSC)
06.2024 - Current
Finance Process Enablement Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Limited
03.2022 - 06.2024
Accounts & Audit Executive
M/s Durgesh & Co.
02.2019 - 01.2021
Article & Audit Assistant
MARKS & ASSOCIATES
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course
- Advanced Management and Communication Skills Course, ICAI, Noida Branch, 2018
- Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology And Soft Skills Course, ICAI, Noida Branch, 2018
- General Management and Communication Skills Course, ICAI, Lucknow Branch, 2014
- Information Technology Training Course, ICAI - Varanasi Branch, 2013
- Orientation Programme, ICAI, Varanasi Branch, 2013
CA FINAL (Group 2) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India
CA Inter -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Banaras Hindu University
Senior Secondary -
Children College
Higher Secondary -
Children College
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