Shobana Raji
Kumbakonam
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Accsource Knowledge Professional Private Limited, excelling in financial planning and control. Adept at statutory audits and GST reconciliations, I foster team collaboration and drive results. My expertise in accounts payable and payroll management enhances operational efficiency and compliance. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Accsource Knowledge Professional Private Limited
Chennai
09.2023 - Current
- Managed bookkeeping operations, ensuring accurate client accounts in compliance with financial regulations, and internal reporting standards.
- Led training programs to enhance team productivity, capability, and knowledge retention.
- Defined and tracked project goals, ensuring accountability, and effective result evaluation.
Senior Associate
EXL Service
Bangalore
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared accurate trial balances using Caseware software, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
- Conducted bank reconciliations to verify account accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Compiled and prepared financial statements in line with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Assisted in preparing timely and accurate tax returns.
- Leveraged strong technical proficiency in Caseware software for efficient financial reporting and analysis
Deputy Manager -Taxation
Aditya Birla Money Limited
Chennai
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Filed monthly GST returns across multiple states, ensuring timely compliance with statutory deadlines.
- Performed monthly GST input reconciliation for all states, maintaining accurate tax records.
- Coordinated with auditors during GST audits, providing necessary data and resolving queries.
- Prepared detailed statements for monthly TDS payments and ensured timely remittance.
- Filed TDS returns in compliance with statutory regulations.
- Generated and distributed Form 16 to vendors via the TRACES portal accurately and efficiently.
Senior Accounts Executive
CADD CENTRE TRAINING SERVICES
Chennai
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised daily financial transactions, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and efficient team collaboration.
- Verified, allocated, posted, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable.
- Coordinated with clients to gather financial data and documentation.
- Managed payroll processing, including TDS and gratuity calculations for employees.
- Prepared inventory reports and reconciled accounting records with physical stock, making necessary adjustments.
- Generated and presented MIS reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to management, providing financial insights and recommendations.
- Filed TDS and GST returns, offering strategic tax advice in compliance with Indian and international tax regulations (e.g., VAT in the UAE).
- Handled statutory filings, including income tax returns, ROC filings, and tax audit reports.
- Finalized books of accounts, prepared financial statements, profit and loss accounts, and coordinated statutory audits.
- Planned and prepared advance tax workings to ensure timely tax payments.
- Created and reconciled debit and credit notes in alignment with GST regulations.
- Collaborated with the Tally development team to generate customized accounting reports.
- Prepared annual dividend calculations for shareholder distribution.
Audit Analyst
CohnReznick LLP
Chennai
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Actively involved in day-to-day audit processes, including the audit of accounting transactions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Supported the implementation of internal controls and assessed their efficiency and effectiveness in routine business operations.
- Gained hands-on experience in evaluating internal controls, enhancing understanding of risk mitigation, and compliance strategies.
- Provided financial analysis and modeling support to align with business plans, including scenario planning and performance monitoring against strategic objectives.
- Assisted in the monthly and year-end closing of accounts, ensuring timeliness and accuracy, as per internal schedules.
- Ensured regulatory and statutory compliance, with a commitment to full adherence to applicable laws and accounting standards.
Audit Assistant
J Karthik Bharathi & Co
Chennai
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Conducted internal, statutory, and tax audits for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations.
- Managed the finalization of financial statements, and prepared income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Handled scrutiny assessments, and drafted responses to notices from tax authorities.
- Filed ROC returns, as well as VAT, service tax, and TDS returns, ensuring accurate and timely compliance.
- Prepared financial projections and project reports to support clients' bank loan applications and credit evaluations.
- Provided comprehensive tax planning and analysis services to optimize clients’ tax liabilities.
- Filed individual tax returns, and offered personalized tax advisory support.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures, and assessed their effectiveness across client organizations.
Education
BCOM -
SASTRA University
01.2011
12th -
Sri Saraswathi Pattasala Girls Hr.Sec.School
01.2008
10th -
R.C. High School
01.2006
Skills
- Financial Planning & Control
- Direct Taxation
- Indirect Taxation
- Accounts Payable
- Bank reconciliation
- Statutory Audit
- Internal Audit
- Accounts Receivable
- MIS Report
- Cash flow
- VAT filing
- Gratuity calculation
Training
- Information Technology Training Course at Chennai Branch of SIRC of ICAI.
- Orientation Training Course at Chennai Branch of SIRC of ICAI.
- GMCS Course at Chennai Branch of SIRC of ICAI.
Skills
- Advanced MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Office
- Tally software
- SAP
- QuickBooks
Personal Information
- Passport Number: R5754933
- Passport Date Of Issue: 09/28/17
- Passport Expiry Date: 09/27/27
- Father's Name: Raji T
- Notice Period: 1 Month
- Date of Birth: 11/15/90
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Timeline
Team Lead
Accsource Knowledge Professional Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
Senior Associate
EXL Service
03.2022 - 08.2023
Deputy Manager -Taxation
Aditya Birla Money Limited
04.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Accounts Executive
CADD CENTRE TRAINING SERVICES
06.2017 - 03.2020
Audit Analyst
CohnReznick LLP
12.2016 - 05.2017
Audit Assistant
J Karthik Bharathi & Co
09.2012 - 09.2016
BCOM -
SASTRA University
12th -
Sri Saraswathi Pattasala Girls Hr.Sec.School
10th -
R.C. High School
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