Managed monthly tracking, reconciliation, and provisioning of rebates, ensuring accurate cost accruals for financial closing.
Ensured accurate estimation of schemes' liabilities, reducing month-end variances, and improving reporting reliability.
Coordinated with sales and business teams to validate scheme utilization and beneficiary-level breakups.
Prepared monthly MIS dashboards comparing actual rebate spending vs. Budgets highlighted key cost drivers and deviations.
Performed variance analysis to support management decision-making on cost optimization and structural discount planning.
Strong understanding of the IND AS framework, including revenue recognition (IND AS 115), and application of IND AS 115 to assess the treatment of discounts, incentives, rebates, and variable consideration.
Supported quarterly forecast updates and tracked actuals vs. Budget on a continuous basis.
Built Excel-based, Power Query, and Pivot dashboards to streamline provision computation and MIS visibility.
Assisting clients in complying with TP provisions of the Income Tax Act, which includes the review and analysis of domestic and international transactions for the preparation of TP documentation and the issuance of the Accountant's report in Form No. 3CEB, and other forms of TP provision such as Form 3CEAA (Master File), 3CEAB, and 3CEAC (CBCR);
Understanding client requirements and assisting in the preparation of advisory/planning memos for setting the optimum TP policies in respect of existing or proposed intra-group transactions undertaken by clients.
Preparing the appropriate response to the initial notice, show cause notices with respect to the assessment proceeding for transfer pricing, and having discussions with clients on the response data points.
Sectoral expertise in industries including manufacturing, IT, ITES, financial services, and software product distribution.
Associate
Guru and Jana, Chartered Accountant
Bangalore
09.2022 - 08.2023
Proficient in Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, Pivot, dashboards) for accounting and reporting.
Experience with ERP platforms like Zoho, QuickBooks, and Tally Prime (adjust based on your actual experience).
Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per IND AS, and Companies Act.