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Sakina Kathawala

Mumbai

Summary

Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Finance Director (3y,3m)

Nailbiter
Mumbai
03.2021 - Current
  • Took charge of creating a Quality Assurance Plan for the finance function, formed a team of two analysts to perform periodic QA tests, leading to improved risk management with effective controls and reduced errors by 30%. Additionally, achieved an efficiency boost of 17.5%.
  • Leading the Statutory Compliance Division overseeing global compliances and registrations for India, US, UK, NL, Dubai & SG with a team of Finance Managers.
  • Leading vendor relations, overseeing negotiations, contract reviews, and onboarding with a focus on accounts payable function.
  • Effectively controlled expenses by managing 2 key cost areas using budgeting techniques and regular variance analysis, resulting in a consistent 6% annual cost reduction.
  • Drove the successful adoption of NetSuite accounting software through close collaboration with all finance functions over a one-year period
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and seamless integration of group financials in Netsuite.

Finance Manager (2y,10m)

Kapko International Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
04.2018 - 01.2021
  • Engaged in day-to-day financial accounting, prepared monthly MIS, group reports, customized reports, cash flows, and working capital budgets. Coordinated the financial planning and budgeting process, including periodic variance analysis and month-end closures.
  • Designed and implemented internal control systems to highlight shortcomings. Scrutinized transactions for GST impact, evaluated liabilities or ITC, prepared monthly/quarterly reconciliations, and assisted in GST audits. Managed assets, AR, AP, financial instruments, and banking functions along with a team of 2 analysts
  • Built and consulted on strategies with the directors for implementing accounting policies and tax planning.

Audit & Taxation Manager (9m)

Jain & Jain Chartered Accountants
Mumbai
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Prepared Policies & SOPs for Audits, assessed trainees' tasks, and managed them
  • Consulted clients for tax management and compliances.
  • Handled the computation and finalization of financial statements, income tax returns, as well as MCA, ROC, and ROF compliances.

Industrial Trainee (1y)

Bharat PetroResources Limited
Mumbai
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Analyzed and projected income and expenses of peer companies for preparation of analytic models.
  • Prepared Financial Statements, implementing UK and US GAAP effectively
  • Examined and ensured adherence to AS, IndAS, IFRS and laws pertaining to companies internationally. Supported in preparing CBC reporting.

Article Trainee (2y)

Jain & Jain Chartered Accountants
Mumbai
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Engaged in statutory audits, bank audits, and internal audits. Took care of periodic compliances like service tax, indirect taxes, and transfer pricing regulations. Prepared submissions for income tax notices and other litigation orders, and efficiently managed assessments.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
08-2019

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK -

Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants

Company Secretary -

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Skills

Beginner to Pro in Excel : Financial Modelling and Valuation

Affiliations

  • Head of Department, Udaan, 2016 & 2017, Annual Conference & Cultural Event conducted by ICAI WICASA

Certification

  • Beginner to Pro in Excel : Financial Modelling and Valuation - Udemy

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Associate Finance Director in 9 Months

Timeline

Associate Finance Director (3y,3m)

Nailbiter
03.2021 - Current

Finance Manager (2y,10m)

Kapko International Private Limited
04.2018 - 01.2021

Audit & Taxation Manager (9m)

Jain & Jain Chartered Accountants
10.2017 - 03.2018

Industrial Trainee (1y)

Bharat PetroResources Limited
10.2016 - 09.2017

Article Trainee (2y)

Jain & Jain Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 09.2016

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK -

Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants

Company Secretary -

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

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