SARASWATI BHAGCHAND HASSANANDANI
Chartered Accountant
Ulhasnagar
Summary
Experienced International Accountant with over 5 years in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across various jurisdictions. Skilled in general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, month-end and year-end close, and tax compliance. Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-jurisdiction accounting, supporting statutory audits, and providing financial insights for informed decision-making. Knowledgeable in Xero, QuickBooks, and cloud-based accounting solutions, emphasizing accuracy and process enhancement.
Overview
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8
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years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper- Team Lead
Steelrose Legal
06.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end bookkeeping and financial accounting for clients across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
- Led the onboarding of new clients by understanding their business operations, accounting processes, tax obligations, and jurisdiction-specific compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Performed month-end and year-end closing activities, including general ledger reviews, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
- Prepared and finalized Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and supporting schedules for management reporting and statutory purposes.
- Recorded and reviewed complex accounting transactions related to investment accounting, intercompany funding arrangements, and cryptocurrency loan transactions.
- Implemented revenue recognition procedures in accordance with service agreements and contractual terms, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of income.
- Generated and managed client sales invoices, including third-party cost allocations, disbursement recharges, and contract-based billing adjustments.
- Managed Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) ageing reports, monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue receivables, and ensuring timely settlement of vendor obligations.
- Conducted detailed bank, intercompany, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Prepared and submitted quarterly VAT returns to HMRC, performing detailed input VAT, output VAT, and control account reconciliations.
- Produced monthly Management Information (MI) reports, including budget-versus-actual variance analysis, cash flow monitoring, and financial performance insights for stakeholders.
- Estimated and monitored corporate tax provisions and liabilities on a periodic basis for entities operating across multiple jurisdictions, supporting tax compliance and planning initiatives.
- Assisted in researching and evaluating international tax implications for proposed cross-border business transactions, investments, and restructuring activities.
- Maintained comprehensive audit-ready supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with external auditors and tax advisors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting evidence during statutory audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews.
- Supported clients with financial reporting, regulatory compliance requirements, process improvements, and accounting best practices to enhance operational efficiency and governance.
Senior Accountant
Crowe Advisory Services (India) LLP
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered outsourced accounting and CFO support for multinational clients.
- Led general ledger close activities, supplier invoice processing, and asset register reviews.
- Filed GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, performed 2B reconciliations, and handled GST audit documentation.
- Computed TDS liability and filed Forms 24Q, 26Q; performed tax reconciliations for audit.
- Generated MIS reports, cash flow summaries, and financial variance analyses for CFO review.
Senior Accountant
Sky Industries Limited (Listed Entity)
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained books for e-commerce and export business units; reconciled GSTR-2B.
- Filed TDS/TCS returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27EQ); supported audit and Clause 44 reporting.
- Accounted for e-commerce sales (Amazon, etc.) and assisted with refund applications.
- Independently handled bookkeeping and direct tax filings for key stakeholders.
Senior Executive – Accounts
Green Soul Ergonomics Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed accounting for loans, interest, TDS, and cashback on e-commerce platforms.
- Ensured compliance for GST/TDS on digital revenues; reconciled platform payouts.
- Liaised with e-commerce partners (Amazon, Flipkart) for TDS reimbursements.
- Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed loan documentation with financial institutions.
Industrial Trainee (CA)
ALD Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted in variance analysis, Month-end accruals.
- Reviewed fixed asset register and prepaid schedules; supported lease accounting.
- Coordinated with tax advisors for foreign TDS compliance (15CB, 15CA filings).
- Maintained client receipts, matched against sales in ERP system.
Article Assistant
S.M. Puji & Company – Chartered Accountants
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted tax audits for SMEs, including ledger scrutiny and vouching.
- Filed GST and income tax returns, corrected TDS defaults, and prepared Form 3CD.
- Finalized accounts under Companies Act and Income Tax norms.
- Maintained client compliance calendars and followed up on outstanding filings.
Education
Chartered Accountant - undefined
- Final: Group I – 2022-11 | Group II – 2023-11
- IPCC: Group I – 2017-11 | Group II – 2018-05
- CPT: 2016-06
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Graduated with Distinction
Skills
General Ledger (GL) Accounting & Reconciliations
Month-End & Year-End Close
AR/AP Management & Ageing Analysis
Financial analysis
Management reporting
Revenue recognition
Tax compliance
Audit support
Client onboarding
CFO Reporting & Advisory Support
International accounting standards
Xero, QuickBooks & Cloud Accounting Systems
Timeline
Bookkeeper- Team Lead - Steelrose Legal
06.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant - Crowe Advisory Services (India) LLP
12.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Accountant - Sky Industries Limited (Listed Entity)
06.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Executive – Accounts - Green Soul Ergonomics Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 12.2021
Industrial Trainee (CA) - ALD Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 02.2021
Article Assistant - S.M. Puji & Company – Chartered Accountants
02.2018 - 02.2020
Mumbai University - Bachelor of Commerce,
ICAI - Chartered Accountant,