Nikhita Motwani
Pune
Summary
Proficient analyst offering 6 years of experience in financial operations. Ready to build long-term career with growing team. Focused on maintaining accurate, compliant records and controls responsive to dynamic operating conditions. Adaptable with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
Avalara Tax Compliance
10.2022 - Current
- Review and validate VAT-related data submitted by clients to ensure compliance with EMEA regulations
- Prepare and file VAT returns for 52 countries, ensuring all submissions are accurate and timely
- Handle the processing of both current and retroactive VAT returns, identifying and addressing any discrepancies
- Maintain a high standard of quality in all VAT compliance activities, contributing to the team's exceptional quality rating of 99%
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the VAT filing process
- Work closely with internal teams, clients, and tax authorities to facilitate effective communication and resolve any issues related to VAT compliance
- Participate in team meetings to discuss challenges, share insights, and develop strategies for improvement
Senior Advisor
Willis Towers Watson
Mumbai
10.2022 - 05.2022
- Part of highly motivated team whose primary job is the production of daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of cash & position reports for Fund Accountants in various offices in U.S and globally
- Client focused with an emphasis on delivering timely and accurate responses to clients and stakeholders
- Business Continuous Improvement is a core part of the job
- Participate in weekly/monthly risk meetings with key internal stakeholders, providing updates on outstanding issues
Senior Accountant
Modestus Communications
Mumbai
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Produced content for websites and social media channels to enhance brand visibility
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns
- Supervised work of contracted employees to deliver work on schedule
- Exceeded goals through effective prioritization and consistent work ethic
- Customized customer experiences to build brand loyalty
Senior Associate
Willis Towers Watson
Mumbai
07.2016 - 05.2020
- End to end handling of accounts (Receivable, Payable, Cashes and Reconciliation)
- Handling Warranties and Priority dealings
- Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with clients at stages of the process to maximize service levels
- Recovery of Bad Debts
- Ensured effective time management, effort and resources to generate maximum efficiencies
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Achieved service time and quality targets
- Trained and mentored employees to maximize team performance
- Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor
Assistant Manager
Axis Bank
Mumbai
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Branch Banking Operations
- BNA Machine custodian
- Locker Custodian
- Deliverables Custodian
- Cross selling
- Grievance Handling of Customers
Education
PGDBS - Banking and Insurance
Manipal University
Bangalore01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Jai Hind College
Mumbai01.2013
HSC - Accounting
CHM College
Mumbai, MH01.2010
SSC -
RGS English High School
Mumbai01.2008
Skills
- Account reconciliations
- Financial management
- Accounts Receivable and Payable
- Effective time management
- Analytical researching
- Payment processing
- Report generation and statistics
- Complex problem-solving
- A/P and A/R reconciliations
- Cash Reconciliations
- Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
- Awarded with Medal and Certificate as Emerging Rock Star for sales of Banking products.
- Overachieved the given cross selling targets.
- Achieved five on five Star Rating for the given KRA with Axis Bank.
- Achieved 4.3 rating on 5.4 for Annual performance.
- Awarded with Spot award in Willis Towers Watson for excellence in operations within 6 Months.
- Received Appreciation from UK Counter Parts for Efficiency & Effectiveness on Portfolio Management.
- Received appreciation within teams on shout out days in churning maximum returns with efficiency.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Cooking
- I enjoy Cooking as it helps me upgrade and explore my skill set and master time management skills., I love Travelling as it helps us to learn things about your own self and helps you broaden your horizons., I enjoy Reading and have always been a voracious reader. It has helped me develop analytical thinking and open mindedness.
Timeline
Analyst
Avalara Tax Compliance
10.2022 - Current
Senior Advisor
Willis Towers Watson
10.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Accountant
Modestus Communications
05.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Associate
Willis Towers Watson
07.2016 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager
Axis Bank
09.2015 - 07.2016
PGDBS - Banking and Insurance
Manipal University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Jai Hind College
HSC - Accounting
CHM College
SSC -
RGS English High School
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