Pratik Karn

Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts

• Taxation and Compliance: Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end GST, TDS, and Income Tax compliance, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements through meticulous preparation and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and TDS returns.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared comprehensive financial statements and maintained accurate books of accounts, supporting effective decision-making through detailed Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Statutory Compliance: Conducted annual compliance activities, including ROC filings and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborated with auditors to ensure accurate documentation and reconciliation of financial records, facilitating smooth audit processes and compliance verification.
• Performance Analysis: Developed monthly MIS and cost reports for management, providing critical insights to track business performance and financial position, along with variance analysis and cost tracking.
• Cash Flow Management: Proactively contacted customers to ensure timely payments and tracked outstanding balances, maintaining healthy cash flow and financial stability.
• Vendor Relations: Coordinated with vendors to establish payment schedules and accurately tracked payable records, ensuring timely payments and fostering strong relationships.
• Daily Operations: Assisted in daily finance operations, including invoicing, bank reconciliations, and verification of financial data, contributing to the overall efficiency of financial processes.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintained organized and accurate accounting records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements, enhancing operational transparency and accountability.
• Deadline Management: Thrived in a deadline-driven environment, effectively managing multiple compliance activities within established timelines to ensure organizational objectives are met.

• Tax Compliance Management: Managed comprehensive compliance with income tax regulations, GST, professional tax, and other statutory obligations, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to all relevant compliance requirements related to taxation and financial reporting, contributing to the organization's overall governance and risk management.
• Response to Notices: Prepared and submitted responses to notices and orders from tax authorities regarding GST and income tax, effectively addressing inquiries and mitigating potential issues.
• Payroll Administration: Oversaw payroll processing, including the calculation of salaries, ESI, EPF contributions, and professional tax deductions, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Audit Support: Assisted in audit preparations by maintaining accurate financial records and documentation, facilitating smooth audit processes and compliance verification.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared and analyzed balance sheets and other financial statements, providing insights into the organization's financial health and supporting strategic decision-making.

• Financial Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of complex financial reports and records to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Variance Analysis: Performed variance analyses and prepared account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, enhancing financial accuracy.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared comprehensive financial reports, including monthly business reports and balance sheets, to inform management and stakeholders.
• Tax Compliance: Managed TDS return filing, GST returns, and state-wise PT return filings, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory requirements.
• General Ledger Management: Maintained the general ledger and prepared tax returns, assisting with audit preparations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Quality Assurance: Reviewed journal entries prepared by junior accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards to maintain financial integrity.
• Training & Mentorship: Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
• Payroll Preparation: Developed and processed payroll, including salary sheets, pay slips, and statutory deductions (TDS, ESI, EPF).
• Regulatory Filings: Handled all forms related to annual filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

• Financial Reporting: Prepared balance sheets and monthly business reports, providing insights into the financial health of the organization.
• Tax Compliance: Managed TDS return filing and GST returns, including GST reconciliation, to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Bank Reconciliation: Conducted regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in cash management and financial reporting.
• Receivables and Payables Management: Reconciled and followed up on receivables and payables, enhancing cash flow management and operational efficiency.
• Debtor and Creditor Reconciliation: Performed reconciliations for debtors and creditors, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of discrepancies.
• Bookkeeping: Maintained accurate and up-to-date books of accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Payroll Administration: Processed payroll, including salary sheets, pay slips, and TDS computations, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Vendor Management: Established and maintained contracts with vendors across India, negotiating terms and ensuring favorable agreements.