Rubystarling
Accountant and Tax Consultant
Mumbai
Summary
Accounting & Tax Consultant with 9+ years of expertise in financial reporting, taxation, and compliance in both the Indian and Canadian markets.
Indian Exposure: Extensive experience in indirect taxation (GST, TCS), regulatory compliance, financial reconciliation, and audit support. Worked with Cleartrip (Flipkart Group) as Assistant Manager – Taxation & Payments, managing compliance, tax remittances, and audits.
Canadian Exposure: Since February 2023, working as a Freelance Accountant under a Canadian CPA, specializing in bookkeeping, tax return preparation (T1, T2, T3, T4), payroll processing, financial reporting, and tax advisory services. Skilled in handling CRA audits and tax notices.
Proficient in QuickBooks, DEXT, CCH iFirm, Karbon, and Ignition, ensuring accurate financial accounting and reporting.
Seeking a full-time accounting role in the U.S. with an employer offering H-1B sponsorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Accountant
Freelance Accountant
02.2023 - Current
- Managing accounting and bookkeeping for 20+ clients, ensuring accurate financial records
- Conducting bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and receivable management
- Preparing T1, T2, T3, and T4 tax returns for 40+ Canadian clients with precision
- Assisting in CRA notices and tax audits by compiling and reviewing financial records
- Processing HST Rental Rebate applications, ensuring compliance and timely claims
- Managed Small Claims Court filings related to financial disputes, ensuring proper documentation
- Providing tax advisory services to optimize compliance and financial strategies
Assistant Manager – Taxation & Payments
Cleartrip Private Limited (Acquired by Flipkart)
08.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Executive – Taxation & Payments | Cleartrip Mumbai, India | Aug 2018 – March 2020
- Managed GST, TCS, and indirect tax registrations, compliance, and audits at a national level.
- Filed monthly GST and TCS returns for 26 states and 5 union territories for two separate business models.
- Integrated e-invoicing systems into company ERP software.
- Stood for the company in tax audits and inquiries.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement e-invoicing policies in ERP systems.
- Represented the company in tax audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
Accounts & Audit Assistant
CA Balan Narayanan & Co.
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted 50+ clients with income tax returns, financial statements, and statutory audits
- Prepared 35+ GST, TDS, PT, and VAT returns, ensuring timely filing
- Implemented tax planning strategies to reduce liabilities
- Organized and took part in a GST awareness seminar for clients when GST was introduced in India in July 2017, educating them on the new tax system through a seminar
Executive Assistant
Pankaj Bora Tax & Project Consultant
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Engaged in Direct & Indirect tax compliances
- Aided in accounting and bookkeeping for 40+ clients
Articled Assistant
CA Dinesh Pai & Co.
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Managed accounting, taxation, and auditing for a diverse range of clients
- Prepared and filed Income Tax, Service Tax, TDS, VAT & CST, and Profession Tax returns
- Conducted Income Tax and VAT audits, including financial statement preparation
- Helped in Scrutiny Assessments and Appellate proceedings under Income Tax law
- Responded to notices and queries from Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities
Education
Chartered Accountant - CA Finalist (Group 1 Cleared)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -
SIES College of Commerce & Economics
India03.2012
Skills
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Payroll & Expense Management
- Financial Reporting, Tax Planning & Tax Compliance
- Account Reconciliation & Documentation
- Audit Support & Regulatory Compliance
- Client Communication & Tax Notice Handling
- Indirect Taxation (HST/ PST/ QST, GST, VAT, TCS)
Technical Proficiency
- Accounting Software: QuickBooks, DEXT, Microsoft Navision, Tally
- Tax & Compliance Tools: CCH iFirm, autoTax, Cleartax, Winman
- Others: Karbon, Practice Ignition, Seamless AI, VEMS (Vendor Expense Management System)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Upper intermediate
B2
Tamil
Upper intermediate
B2
Seeking H1b Sponsorship
True
Timeline
Freelance Accountant
Freelance Accountant
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager – Taxation & Payments
Cleartrip Private Limited (Acquired by Flipkart)
08.2018 - 08.2021
Accounts & Audit Assistant
CA Balan Narayanan & Co.
02.2017 - 02.2018
Executive Assistant
Pankaj Bora Tax & Project Consultant
11.2015 - 12.2016
Articled Assistant
CA Dinesh Pai & Co.
02.2012 - 02.2015
Chartered Accountant - CA Finalist (Group 1 Cleared)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -
SIES College of Commerce & Economics
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