CA MEGHAPRIYA PAI
Mangalore
Summary
Dynamic Audit Associate with proven expertise at KPI Suite Tech India Pvt Ltd, skilled in preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements and conducting comprehensive audits. Adept in financial analysis and team leadership, I excel in delivering actionable insights and ensuring compliance, leveraging advanced IT skills and a commitment to excellence in client service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
KPI Suite Tech India Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
- Identified and communicated key accounting, finance, and audit issues to clients in a timely, professional manner.
- Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and supported clients in meeting applicable reporting standards.
- Performed analytical procedures to identify unusual trends and financial relationships, enhancing risk assessment and audit planning.
- Drafted Management Letters, Management Representation Letters, and audit reports for senior management and partner review.
- Conducted detailed ledger scrutiny and verified Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS), bank balances, and cash balances.
- Planned and executed statutory audit procedures, including vouching income and expense items and obtaining confirmations from debtors, creditors, and banks.
- Verified payroll transactions by reviewing employment contracts, supporting documentation, and related bank statements.
- Collaborated with team members on audit planning, risk assessment, and fieldwork to ensure efficient engagement delivery.
- Ensured mathematical accuracy, prior-year tie-outs, and internal consistency across Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis.
- Performed documentation, vouching, and verification of lease and rental expenses, revenue, purchases, capital expenditure, operating expenditure, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepared lead schedules for cash, debt, accounts payable/receivable, investments, inventory, and PPE by validating mathematical accuracy and extracting balances from the General Ledger and trial balance.
- Ensured completeness of journal entries, performed JE testing, and documented results in line with audit requirements.
- (KPI Ahli Chartered accountants)
Senior Audit Assistant
B B SHANBHOGUE & CO
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed Statutory audits and Tax audits of various business entities ranging from sole trading concerns to Private limited Co.’s including, Transport, co-operative societies, Educational institution, Hospitality Industries.
- Advisory services in areas of Financial accounting and income tax laws.
- Handled various GST compliances, GST annual audits.
- Trained juniors on audit activities ensuring efficient and timely completion of client engagements.
- Led and supervised a team, providing guidance and feedback on junior team members' work to ensure quality and consistency.
- Prepared comprehensive variation reports analyzing expense fluctuations for waste collection projects in Karnataka municipalities, demonstrating adept financial analysis skills.
- Proficient in managing TDS compliance and return filing, ensuring accurate deduction and timely remittance to authorities.
- Tax Collected at Source: Skilled in handling TCS requirements and return filing, ensuring proper collection and remittance as per statutory guidelines.
- Experienced in preparing and filing various documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Proficient in preparing appeals before tax authorities.
- Compiled and analyzed annual performance data to create insightful reports, aiding in strategic decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
- Well-versed in preparing and filing Forms 15CA and 15CB for foreign remittances.
- Expertise in drafting and filing revision petitions, effectively presenting legal arguments and supporting documentation for favorable outcomes.
- Conducted thorough corporate analysis and evaluating financial performance, to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Compilation of Project Reports and Viability Analysis.
- Facilitated the smooth process of striking off companies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely completion of necessary formalities.
- Proficient in DPT-3 filing, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Skilled in conducting internal audits of hotels, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- MANGALURU
Articled Assistant
CA NARENDRA PAI
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Preparation, checking and e-filing of Income tax returns of Individual, Partnership Firms, Co-operative Societies, Trust and Private Companies.
- Conducting tax audits of various business entities ranging from Sole trading concerns to Private Companies.
- Conducted GST Audit and Filing of GST monthly and annual return.
- Revenue Audit of Banks.
- In-depth detailed analysis of the collected accounting data for various client organizations.
- Carried out audits of Co-operative Societies right from vouching bills to the preparation of annual accounts.
- Advisory services in areas of Financial Accounting and Income Tax Laws.
- Accounting and Book-keeping services.
- Synchronized audit activities of various clients within time constraint as well as trained the junior staff.
- Physical Stock & Cash Verification procedures at Companies & Banks.
- Verifying and vouching all accounting transactions, with supporting documents.
- MANGALORE
Education
CA Final - Group I
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11.2022
CA Final - Group II
12.2021
CA IPCC - Group II
11.2019
CA IPCC - Group I
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Aloysius College
Mangalore01.2017
PUC -
St. Aloysius College
Mangalore01.2014
Class X -
St. Mary’s Girls High School
Mangalore01.2012
Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Analytical Skills
Handling Pressure
Leadership
Time Management
Skills & Certifications:
· Pursued 100 Hours of IT Training and 100 hours of Advanced IT Training from ICAI.
· Pursued 100 Hours of Orientation and 100 Hours of MCS Course from ICAI.
· Working experience in MS Office Word, Excel and Power Point and Income tax related software like, Winman, Winman TDS,Winman GST Tally, Tally Prime, Specta , Smart audit .
Languages
- Konkani
- Hindi
- Kannada
- English
Personal Information
- Membership Number: 271288
- Date of Birth: 12/25/96
Timeline
Audit Associate
KPI Suite Tech India Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Senior Audit Assistant
B B SHANBHOGUE & CO
05.2023 - 01.2025
Articled Assistant
CA NARENDRA PAI
01.2018 - 02.2021
CA Final - Group I
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA Final - Group II
CA IPCC - Group II
CA IPCC - Group I
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Aloysius College
PUC -
St. Aloysius College
Class X -
St. Mary’s Girls High School