Neelam Sethia
Chartered Accountant
Pune
Summary
Seven years of comprehensive experience in managing financial records, creating comprehensive reports to aid strategic decisions and improving workflow with efficient accounting systems. Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to prevent losses. Expertise in taxation involved preparing accurate tax returns, advising on tax-saving strategies, and staying updated on tax laws. Ensured adherence to regulations, thereby reducing legal risks and fostering a culture of compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Audit Analyst
Johnson Controls India
Pune
07.2023 - Current
- Planning, management, and execution of a comprehensive statutory audit for 126 entities
- This involved creating detailed audit plans, alignment for control and substantial testing, scheduling, and bringing together the right people and resources
- Coordinated with external audit teams, reviewed financial documents, and ensured strict adherence to audit requirement during audit execution and finalization
- Implemented de-risking strategies to mitigate potential issues during audit.
- Feedback collection and improvement opportunities at audit closure
- This role required strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and effective coordination and collaboration with various teams
- Conducted a thorough due diligence review to support the rationalization, assessed financial records to show true and fair view, legal compliance and potential risks for each entity before its merger & liquidation
- Increased operational efficiency through continuous evaluation of business processes for alignment with best practices.
Finance Executive
Secure Meters Ltd
Udaipur
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Managing Accounts Payable of Secure Meters Ltd overseas legal entities
- Accruals of expenses and monthly reconciliation activities for preparing financial statements
- Prepare periodic reports of AP function provide insights to the management
- Supplier reconciliation and balance confirmation
- Maintain supplier data base where all details of suppliers mentioned for a better control and understanding of nature of expenses
- Review/amend contract with overseas suppliers
- Bank reconciliation and payment processing with BACS (Automated Batches)
- Managing overseas payroll processing and its accounting with compliance
- Analysis of Debtors and Creditors-Ageing, Recovery Period, Balance Confirmation, verification of revenues & expenses
- Leaded process setup project for P2P.
Sr Finance Associate & Partner
A Baid & Associates (Finobal Services Pvt Ltd)
New Delhi
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Dedicated Financial Practitioner with experience in monthly financial reporting, statutory audits, and compliance
- Preparation and analysis of Management Information Systems (MIS) and financial statements
- Experienced in conducting statutory audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, CARO 2013, and the Companies Act
- Hands on experience in consolidating financial statements and managing monthly payrolls, TDS, TCS, and GST returns
- Skilled in finalizing tax audit reports and performing GST audits for diverse entities
- Establish Internal Control System to maintain the authenticity of accounting process.
- Filing annual returns with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and meeting other regulatory compliances
- Competent in preparing corporate and personal income tax returns.
Education
C.A. Final -
ICAI
2016
B.COM (H)
University of Calcutta
2013
12th
G.D. Birla Centre For Education
Kolkata2010
10th
St. Xavier's High School
Mumbai2008
Skills
- Accounting: Bookkeeping, MIS, Financial Reporting, Payments, Payrolls, Accounts Payables and Receivables
- Taxation: Indirect Tax
- Audit: Internal Audit, Stat Audit, GST Audit, Stock Audit, Bank Audit
- Compliances: TDS, Advance Tax, ROC, GST, VAT
- Software: Oracle, SAP, Tally, Quick Books, MS-Office
- Tax Planning: Corporate Tax Planning, Proprietorship business, Individual
- Analysis: Financial Modelling, Ratio Analysis
- Communication: Department Notice, Client Handling, Team management, Co-ordination with External Auditor
Audit Planning
Training
- GST Training
- Completed GMCS (General Management & Communication Skill) training held by CIRC/ICAI
- Completed 100 hours of Information Technology Training conducted by EIRC/ICAI
- Completed Orientation Program as per ICAI
Timeline
Central Audit Analyst
Johnson Controls India
07.2023 - Current
Finance Executive
Secure Meters Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2023
Sr Finance Associate & Partner
A Baid & Associates (Finobal Services Pvt Ltd)
02.2017 - 02.2022
C.A. Final -
ICAI
B.COM (H)
University of Calcutta
12th
G.D. Birla Centre For Education
10th
St. Xavier's High School
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