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Sourav Paharia

Bengaluru,

Summary

Qualified Chartered Accountant (Nov '22) and Company Secretary (AIR 19 - CS Executive) with a B.Com in Finance from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. Equipped with 5+ years of diverse experience across Big 4, startups, and consulting firms in financial reporting, statutory audits, taxation, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in tools like Tally, Power BI, ERPNext, Capitaline, Alteryx and Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Macros). Known for analytical thinking, academic excellence, and a hands-on approach to solving complex financial and compliance challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager (Finance)

Go Desi Mandi Private Limited
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Led a team of 4 finance interns, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion of reporting, reconciliations, and filings.
  • Prepared MIS Reports to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Drafted Annual Financial Statements for FY 2024-25 in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Conducted inventory reconciliation and coordinated with warehouse teams for variance analysis.
  • Reconciled ledgers for quick commerce platforms (e.g., Zepto, Blinkit) to track revenue and receivables.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to assist in social media content planning.

Assurance Associate (Financial Reporting & Internal Controls)

PwC SDC Kolkata Private Limited
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Prepared MIS-style reports and working papers used for internal dashboards and audit documentation.
  • Drafted and reviewed sections of Annual Financial Statements, including notes, disclosures, and audit tie-outs.
  • Performed ledger reconciliations for key areas such as revenue, accounts receivable, and inventory.
  • Supported month-end closing processes, assisting in accrual reviews, provisioning, and financial consistency checks.
  • Verified mapping of trial balance to lead schedules, ensuring accuracy in reporting packages and audit documentation.
  • Analyzed variance trends across financial periods to support audit planning and testing strategies.
  • Documented key control procedures and assisted in walkthrough testing for SOX and internal control audits.

Article Assistant (Direct Taxation - Transfer Pricing and International Tax)

D.B Desai & Associates (Affiliate firm of Baker Tilly)
03.2019 - 04.2023
  • Prepared MIS reports and financial summaries for management, analyzing revenue, margins, and expense variances.
  • Handled general ledger accounting, including vendor, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Assisted in statutory audits for clients across industries, performing testing of key financial statement areas.
  • Prepared Transfer Pricing Study Reports and assisted in benchmarking inter-company transactions.
  • Drafted responses to notices and assessment proceedings before Income Tax Authorities and the Appellate Tribunal.
  • Computed and filed income tax returns (ITR-1 to ITR-6), and prepared tax audit reports with Form 3CD annexures.
  • Performed GST reconciliations (books vs. GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and 2A/2B) and assisted in monthly return filings.
  • Independently managed client portfolios, ensuring end-to-end compliance across accounting, GST, TDS, and TP matters.

Skills

    Financial & Technical Skills
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Taxation (Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, International Tax, TDS)
  • Auditing & Compliance (Statutory Audits, SOX, Internal Controls)
  • MIS Reporting & Financial Modeling
    • Software & Tools
  • Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau
  • Advanced Excel: Power Query, Macros, Pivot Tables, Financial Functions
  • Accounting/ERP: Tally, ERPNext
  • Database/Research: Capitaline, Prowess, Bloomberg Terminal
    • Soft Skills
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved All India Rank 19 in the CS Executive Examination, 06/22
  • Achieved All Assam 2nd Rank in Higher Secondary Examination, 2017
  • Achieved State Highest Score in Business Studies, 2017

Passions And Pursuits

  • Teaching & Mentorship: Guest Lecturer at Brilliant Academy, Mangaldoi.
  • Writing: Passionate about poetry and phrases, runs two Instagram pages dedicated to creative writing.
  • Leadership Roles: Former Mess Chairman & Cultural Secretary at Poddar Chhatra Niwas Boarders' Association.
  • Volunteering: Active in NGOs that focus on educating underprivileged children, participated in NSS programs at orphanages.
  • Travelling: Enjoys visiting new destinations and experiencing diverse cultures.

Timeline

Assistant Manager (Finance)

Go Desi Mandi Private Limited
04.2025 - 05.2025

Assurance Associate (Financial Reporting & Internal Controls)

PwC SDC Kolkata Private Limited
05.2023 - 03.2025

Article Assistant (Direct Taxation - Transfer Pricing and International Tax)

D.B Desai & Associates (Affiliate firm of Baker Tilly)
03.2019 - 04.2023

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