SHIMA ANTO
ERNAKULAM
Summary
Experienced audit assistant skilled in financial statement auditing, tax compliance, and client relationship management. Recognized for attention to detail and effective time management, contributing to successful audit outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Assistant
M/S Thomas K T & Associates
Ernakulam & Kodungallur
09.2021 - Current
- Prepared and filed income tax returns for individuals, partnership firms, trusts, and companies, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws.
- Assisted in and independently handled trust audits, including verification of records and preparation of audit documentation.
- Filed statutory returns, including TDS Returns, GST Returns, and FCRA Returns, accurately and within deadlines.
- Actively involved in bank audits for four years, assisting with the verification of financial statements, compliance checks, and audit reporting.
- Participated in external audits, supporting audit planning, execution, and documentation.
- Utilized tax software to streamline return preparation processes effectively. Maintained and reviewed books of accounts using accounting and tax software, such as Tally and Winman, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit results and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with other members of the team in order to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Prepared comprehensive tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Analyzed financial documents to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Assisted clients in understanding tax obligations and filing requirements.
- Provided guidance and instruction to junior staff members on various aspects of the audit process.
CA Articleship
M/S Thomas K T & Associates
Kodungallur
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Income Tax - Individual Filing, Tax Audit, Company Audit, TDS, Attending Notices from Clients, Responding to Outstanding Demands, Preparation of Financials, and so on.
- GST - Registration, Monthly Returns, Quarterly Returns, Filing of Returns, Annual Returns, Tax Payment, Filing Clarifications, Cancellation, and so on.
- ROC - Registration of Companies, LLPs, Addition/Deletion of Directors, Creation of DIN, MOA, AOA, Name Reservation, Annual Returns, Charge Creation, and so on.
- Bank Audits: Statutory Audit.
- Assisted in preparing audit documentation for client financial statements.
Audit Trainee
M/S Thomas K T & Associates
Kodungallur
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted in preparing detailed audit reports for client financial statements.
- Supported senior auditors in planning and executing audit engagements effectively.
- Prepared trial balances of books of accounts for clients.
- Assisted senior auditors in preparing presentations on audit findings.
Education
M.com -
Annamalai University
B.Com -
Bharathiyar University
Coimbatore01-2018
CPT- CA Foundation
12-2013
Higher Secondary -
Soccorso Convent Higher Secondary School
Mala, Thrissur03-2013
10th -
St. Antony's English Medium School
Puthenvelikkara, Ernakulam03-2011
Skills
- Financial statement Auditing & preparation
- Audit planning and execution
- Statutory returns filing
- Tax compliance
- Audit documentation
- Accounting software
- Tax software utilization
- Bank Audit
- Trust Audit
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Mentoring junior staff
Timeline
Senior Audit Assistant
M/S Thomas K T & Associates
09.2021 - Current
CA Articleship
M/S Thomas K T & Associates
09.2018 - 09.2021
Audit Trainee
M/S Thomas K T & Associates
05.2017 - 09.2021
M.com -
Annamalai University
B.Com -
Bharathiyar University
CPT- CA Foundation
Higher Secondary -
Soccorso Convent Higher Secondary School
10th -
St. Antony's English Medium School