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Nikhil Mahajan

Gurugram

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with 7 years of experience in revenue accounting, financial analysis & planning, auditing, and tax planning. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic organization, where I can leverage my skills to drive financial excellence

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Revenue Accountant

Chargepoint India Pvt Ltd
Gurugram, Haryana, India
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed revenue accounting, SOX compliance & audit matters.
  • Ensured compliance with ASC 606 & AS 115; developed revenue recognition policies.
  • Assisted in Form 10-Q preparation, flux analysis & deferred revenue management.
  • Reviewed contracts, reconciliations & provisions using NetSuite/Salesforce.
  • Analyzed P&L, verified classifications & implemented corrections for discrepancies.
  • Ensured accurate revenue booking, SO creation & proper period allocations.
  • Coordinated with auditors, legal & sales teams to resolve queries & ensure compliance.
  • Designed systems to identify & rectify misclassifications.

Partner

V.G.M. & Associates
Chandigarh
02.2020 - 07.2024
  • Performed 250+ statutory audits, coupled with financial analysis and strategic planning for companies, partnership firms & trusts.
  • Liaised with leading banks (Canara, BOB, SBI, PNB, Union) for project financing >₹250 Cr.
  • Built financial models & systems for startups, ensuring strong financial controls.
  • Represented clients before Income Tax & GST authorities (up to CIT Appeals).
  • Managed TDS, GST & EPF compliance; optimized debt & cash flow management.
  • Provided full-cycle foreign accounting services (AR/AP, reconciliations & reporting) for U.S. & Canadian clients.
  • Coordinated COVID-19 financial compliance & support initiatives.

Audit Assistant

S.K. Mehta & Co, New Delhi
New Delhi
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: (Chartered Accountants)
  • Managed MRPL Limited with a turnover exceeding 10 billion US dollars.
  • Detected discrepancies in their sales and expense management and provided recommendations for correction.
  • Examined a specific category of expenses and pinpointed costs that could be minimized through effective management.
  • Assisted in reducing their annual costs by ₹ 1.8 crore.
  • Performed Statutory Audit of High-Tech audio system having turnover of more than ₹ 200Cr.
  • Implemented various accounting mechanisms to decrease litigation costs with various revenue authorities.
  • Facilitated the transition from their current accounting software to the implementation of ERP, aiming to elevate reporting standards, especially considering their consistently rising revenue.

Articleship

V.V. Bhalla & Co
Ludhiana
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Performed 90+ statutory, internal & government audits (incl. Punjab State Land Records, PSPCL, Vijaya Bank, P&S Bank & UBI).
  • Led ERP integrations & financial system implementations for multiple firms, incl. Paras Spices (turnover > USD 40M).
  • Collaborated with Deloitte India on a forensic audit & led a Kaizen Audit at Eastmen Caste & Forge (turnover ₹170M).
  • Conducted bank audits for 3+ years, detecting & resolving revenue leakages.
  • Ensured GAAP & IFRS compliance, optimized AR/AP reporting & corrected system discrepancies.
  • Designed financial structures for foreign transactions at BMV Exim (turnover ₹4,000M), and secured government export incentives.

Education

C.A. -

Chartered Accountants Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India
11-2019

B. Com - Commerce

Delhi University
New Delhi, India
06-2016

CLASS XII - Commerce

MDK
Pathankot, India
03-2013

CLASS X -

DAV
Chamba, India
03-2011

Skills

  • Accounting Solutions
  • Revenue Accounting
  • Financial Solutions
  • Financial Analysis
  • Bank Finance
  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Taxation Compliance
  • Tax Planning

Key Skills

  • NetSuite, SAP, Salesforce, BlackLine, QuickBooks, Tally, Power BI, and MS Office.

Industries Covered

Textile, Forging, Footwear manufacturing, Engineering workshops, Chemical, Jewellery, Printing, Tyre manufacturing, Hospitality, Health care, Nursing, Construction, Retail, Banking, Logistics, Educational institutes, Warehouses, Event management

Languages

  • English (fluent)
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

Key Skills

Accounting Solutions

  • Developed audit trails & ensured compliance with GAAP & Indian Accounting Standards.
  • Integrated business processes into ERP; implemented customized ERP for MSMEs.
  • Prepared financial statements, forecasts & managed AR/AP for cash flow optimization.
  • Conducted reconciliations, resolved discrepancies & delivered accounting trainings.

Revenue Accounting

  • Managed revenue recognition (ASC 606/AS 115), SOX compliance & audit queries.
  • Handled monthly/quarterly closings, flux analysis & prepared 10-Q reports.
  • Interpreted contracts, managed reconciliations in NetSuite/Salesforce, liaised with Big 4 auditors.

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Performed revenue, variance & ratio analysis; supported fundraising through valuations.
  • Led budgeting, forecasting & long-range planning.
  • Advised on debt-equity mix, bank interest minimization & cash flow optimization.
  • Conducted SWOT analysis & customer performance reviews.

Bank Finance

  • Prepared projections for financing, facilitated cash credit renewals & ensured compliance.
  • Analyzed bank charges & liaised with bankers for reviews, stock audits & additional funding.

Auditing

  • Conducted statutory, internal & forensic audits; led teams & reported findings.
  • Evaluated internal controls & used audit tools for efficiency.

Taxation

  • Filed corporate tax & GST returns, audits & reconciliations.
  • Managed capital gains, tax planning, assessments & appellate matters.
  • Designed tax-efficient structures & conducted technical tax research.

Timeline

Senior Revenue Accountant

Chargepoint India Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Partner

V.G.M. & Associates
02.2020 - 07.2024

Audit Assistant

S.K. Mehta & Co, New Delhi
05.2019 - 01.2020

Articleship

V.V. Bhalla & Co
10.2014 - 01.2018

C.A. -

Chartered Accountants Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

B. Com - Commerce

Delhi University

CLASS XII - Commerce

MDK

CLASS X -

DAV
Nikhil Mahajan