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Monish Parekh

Head Of Finance
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Monish Parekh

Summary

Accomplished Internal Auditor offering more than 6 years preparing internal audit documentation and reports. Knowledgeable in GAAP, operations auditing, risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates
1
Language

Work History

Karza Technologies Private Limited ( Perfios Software Solutions), Mumbai

Head of Finance
2023.04 - Current (1 year & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day operations within 6-person finance department for Karza Technologies organization.
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
  • Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
  • Accounting & Reporting, Expense Controls, Internal Controls, Budgeting and Planning and Tax, IFRS
  • Post acquisition, leading finance integration and other areas between organizations
  • Audit Closure and getting books audited by Big 4's - Deloitte, Ernst and Young, KPMG , etc

Karza Technologies Private Limited, Mumbai

Internal Auditor
2020.05 - 2023.03 (2 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to management and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
  • Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
  • Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
  • Leading , planning and execution of various projects while mentoring junior staff
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk throughs for compliance with documented processes.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
  • Accountable for stakeholder relationship management and advisory engagements for entire corporate function including HR, Compliance, A/P, Revenue and executive practices
  • Successfully completed Financial Due diligence activity for recent fund raise
  • Produced audit reports.
  • Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
  • Monthly review of direct and indirect taxes.

Cowrks India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

Associate Manager- Audit and Finance
2019.02 - 2020.05 (1 year & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Carrying out various audit activities across business functions
  • Reviewing existing process and procedures , giving suggestions regards to area of improvement for simplification of process flow. Also, identification of operational risk areas and escalating same to Point of contact
  • Collecting audit evidences and finding out revenue leakages , tabulating and preparing reports
  • Preparing reports on Payables and receivables for weekly reporting showing increase and decrease analysis and reasons, along with inflow and outflow of funds
  • Physical verification of Assets across all centres in region
  • Part of SAP team for SAP implementation , integration , Data migration to ensure smooth functioning of newly adopted accounting system and auditing migrated data
  • Worked on REFX module in SAP HANA for Lease in Lease out Accounting
  • Worked on salesforce and audit of salesforce for contracts entered into with customers.

Bhatia Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

Deputy Manager Finance and Internal Controls
2015.12 - 2019.01 (3 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Handling internal control system
  • Revenue Analysis, Product analysis, profitability analysis for on-going projects
  • Cost Analysis, Cost Estimations and conducting Market surveys, preparing comparison charts for various vendors as well as contractors, Budgetary control and timely checks
  • Preparation of certificates as per Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 , determining cost of project and estimations and submitting quarterly updates related to projects, finance and cash flow
  • Determining pricing for new projects and part of management for decision making
  • Business Development, redevelopment process , tendering and documentation

B. M. Mehta & Co. Chartered, Mumbai

Articled Assistant
2012.04 - 2015.06 (3 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Education

Sabarmati Univeristy Ahmedabad, India

MBA from Finance
2013.04 - 2015.06 (2 years & 2 months)

University Overview

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Mumbai, MH

Integrated Professional Competency Course from Chartered Accountancy
2012.04 - 2015.07 (3 years & 3 months)

University Overview

Mithibai CollegeMaharashtra Board Mumbai, MH

Bachelors of Commerce from Commerce And Finance
2009.06 - 2012.06 (3 years)

University Overview

Mithibai CollegeMumbai University Mumbai, MH

H.S.C from Commerce
2007.06 - 2009.05 (1 year & 11 months)

University Overview

Skills

    Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

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Certification

Completed IFRS Training from EY India : June to October 2019

Software

SAP HANA, SAP Refx

Quickbooks

Zoho

Salesforce

MS OFFICE, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Tally

Timeline

Post Graduation Certification from IIM Nagpur in Fintech

2023-09
Head of Finance
Karza Technologies Private Limited ( Perfios Software Solutions)
2023.04 - Current (1 year & 5 months)
Internal Auditor
Karza Technologies Private Limited
2020.05 - 2023.03 (2 years & 10 months)
Completed IFRS Training from EY India : June to October 2019
2019-09
Associate Manager- Audit and Finance
Cowrks India Pvt Ltd
2019.02 - 2020.05 (1 year & 3 months)
Deputy Manager Finance and Internal Controls
Bhatia Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd
2015.12 - 2019.01 (3 years & 1 month)
Sabarmati Univeristy
MBA from Finance
2013.04 - 2015.06 (2 years & 2 months)
Articled Assistant
B. M. Mehta & Co. Chartered
2012.04 - 2015.06 (3 years & 2 months)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Integrated Professional Competency Course from Chartered Accountancy
2012.04 - 2015.07 (3 years & 3 months)
Mithibai CollegeMaharashtra Board
Bachelors of Commerce from Commerce And Finance
2009.06 - 2012.06 (3 years)
Mithibai CollegeMumbai University
H.S.C from Commerce
2007.06 - 2009.05 (1 year & 11 months)
Monish ParekhHead Of Finance