Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Pravin Patel

Finance & Tax Professional
Vasai

Summary

Finance professional with around six years of experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance. Skilled in preparing and filing Income Tax, GST, and TDS returns, handling reconciliations, managing payroll, and supporting audits. Confident using Tally Prime, ZohoBooks, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel for accurate financial reporting and analysis. Known for keen attention to detail, solid numerical ability, and effective communication. Eager to learn and grow professionally, and thrive in fast-paced work environments where I can contribute, adapt, and add value.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Head of Accounts

Buzz Makers
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensured timely compliance with income tax, TDS, professional tax, and GST regulations; managed the preparation and filing of all statutory returns (GST 1, GST 3B, GST 9).
  • Oversaw the full cycle of payroll activities, including accurate salary calculation, disbursement of salaries, and administration of employee benefits.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable: processed vendor invoices, payments, and monitored receivables to maintain optimal cash flow.
  • Oversaw end-to-end financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flows, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with business leadership to streamline procedures, supported decision-making through management reporting (MIS), and provided insights for revenue management and profitability improvement.
  • Facilitated documentation for tax assessments, transfer pricing, and audits; coordinated both internal and external audits for compliance.

Finance Manager

Gold Coast Films LLP
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ensured timely compliance with income tax, TDS, professional tax, and GST regulations; managed the preparation and filing of all statutory returns (GST 1, GST 3B, GST 9).
  • Managed payroll and employee benefits processes, including regular salary calculations, disbursements, and statutory deductions.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions: handled vendor payments, tracked outstanding receivables, and ensured timely collections and disbursements.
  • Conducted periodic reconciliation of GST 2A/2B, 26AS, and bank accounts.
  • Finalized accounts and coordinated with auditors during statutory and internal audits.
  • Provided management with actionable insights through regular reporting.
  • Evaluated expenditures against budgets, and recommended measures for enhanced cost efficiency.

Accounts Executive

BDRS & Associates LLP
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including daily bookkeeping, ledgers, and preparation of monthly financial statements using Tally Prime and related ERP systems.
  • Managed payroll and statutory compliance for multiple clients, ensuring accurate salary disbursements and timely processing of taxes.
  • Filed GST, TDS, and payroll tax returns accurately and on time.
  • Conducted GSTR 2A/2B reconciliation and vendor payment processing.
  • Assisted in period-end closing, analyzed financial data for cost reduction, and supported teams to improve reporting procedures.

Internal Auditor Intern

Khosla Profil Private Limited
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Audited payroll records and personnel files to calculate tax liabilities and insurance premiums.
  • Reviewed and verified inventory and assets at manufacturing facilities.
  • Analyzed financial records to identify and rectify inconsistencies.
  • Supported the development of a risk-based audit plan, prioritizing areas of high risk for review during the internship period.
  • Assisted senior auditors with preparing high-quality reports that summarized audit findings, facilitating timely resolution of identified issues within targeted departments.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Lala Lajpatrai College, Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
03.2021

Company Secretary - Legal & Taxation

ICSI
India

Skills

    Taxation & Compliance:

    Income Tax, GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing, Statutory Filings, Tax Audits, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Planning & Advisory

    Accounting Software & ERP:

    Tally Prime, ZohoBooks, QuickBooks, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Familiarity with ERP Systems

    Financial Analysis & Reporting:

    Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Preparation of Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), Variance Analysis, Management Information System (MIS) Reporting

    Accounts Payable & Receivable:

    Vendor Payments, Invoicing, Receivables Tracking, Credit & Collection Management

    Payroll & Employee Benefits:

    Payroll Processing, Salary Calculation, Benefits Administration, Statutory Deductions Compliance

    Risk Management & Process Improvement:

    Internal Controls, Audit Support (Internal & External), Cost Optimization, Process Streamlining

    Professional Attributes:

    Detail Oriented, Analytical Mindset, Strong Numerical Ability, Deadline Management, Adaptability, Proactive Problem-solving

Certification

Taxation & Procedures – Add-on Vocational Course (Lala Lajpatrai College, May 2021)

Timeline

Head of Accounts

Buzz Makers
10.2023 - Current

Finance Manager

Gold Coast Films LLP
12.2022 - 08.2023

Accounts Executive

BDRS & Associates LLP
05.2021 - 12.2022

Internal Auditor Intern

Khosla Profil Private Limited
01.2019 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Lala Lajpatrai College, Mumbai University

Company Secretary - Legal & Taxation

ICSI
Pravin PatelFinance & Tax Professional