UTKARSH ARVIND KATE
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic Senior Associate with extensive experience in GST compliance and vendor management. Proven ability to lead teams and adapt quickly, ensuring timely and accurate tax returns. Skilled in demand analysis and proficient in ERP software, driving efficiency and compliance in financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Associate
HGS Limited
08.2022 - Current
- Created daily FIX asset entries for additions, deletions, and movements in software.
- Prepared TDS monthly working documentation for timely payment processing.
- Maintained LTC entries and tracked relevant data efficiently.
- Assisted in quarterly TDS return preparation to ensure compliance.
- Supported vendor approval processes in Expenzing software for user requests.
- Facilitated reimbursement claims processing within the organization.
- Finalized Professional Tax Returns for Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana.
- Executed GST compliance activities, including GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings.
Senior Associate
ASC Consulting Private Limited
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured GST compliance through preparation of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B submissions.
- Managed GST Annual Return and conducted thorough GST audits.
- Executed reconciliation of GSTR-2A with purchase register on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated change of authorized signatory in GST portal for seamless operations.
- Performed sales reconciliation with general ledger to maintain accuracy.
- Created tax challans to ensure timely payments.
- Prepared detailed analysis and reconciliation of demand notices related to GST.
- Maintained comprehensive records of notices and demands for regulatory compliance.
Senior Associate
Advents Tax Advisors LLP
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured GST compliance through accurate filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
- Conducted GST audits, reviewing findings for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed preparation of GST Annual Return to adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Performed reconciliation of GSTR-2A with purchase records for consistency.
- Submitted LUT applications to facilitate zero-rated supply transactions.
Client Special Analyst
Ernst & Young LLP
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Ensured VAT compliance through meticulous audits and timely annual returns.
- Executed VAT assessment work, managing complex filings across India.
- Oversaw GST compliance by preparing GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 returns.
- Managed GST annual returns and conducted comprehensive GST audits.
- Performed GSTR-2A reconciliation with purchases register for accuracy.
- Handled inverted duty structure and facilitated export refunds effectively.
- Uploaded required forms C and F to comply with regulations nationwide.
Accounts Executive
S. Narendrakumar & Co
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Working with ERP (Base one)
- Working & Upload C-Form & F-Form
- Raw Material Department Accounting Entries
- Payment of Raw Material Clients
- Reconciliation of books of accounts
- Looking after final balance sheet
- Looking after TDS Certificate & VAT Return
- Payment & Entries of Freight bills
- Everest Masala
Education
B.Com Accounting & Finance - Commerce
Gurukul College of Commerce
01.2010
H.S.C. -
D.J Doshi Gurukul College of Commerce
01.2007
S.S.C. -
Wamanrao Muranjan Vidyalaya
01.2005
Skills
- Honest
- Hardworking
- Quick adaptability
- Good communication skills
- Team leadership
- GST compliance
- Vendor management
- Demand analysis
- ERP software proficiency
- Timeline estimates
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/20/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Extracurricular Activities
Played cricket at the D.J. Doshi Gurukul College of Commerce was a part of the sponsorship team for the intercollegiate event and won the best prize
Career Achievements
- Recognition from the partner of E&Y (Mumbai) for single-handedly organizing corporate team-building activities
- Upon the manager's request, I devised a strategic business project on GST at E&Y, which was presented in front of the entire finance department
- The brand manager of Everest Masala has written a letter of recommendation for the successful completion of the project 'Quality Control Audit and Institutional Analysis' without internal assistance
Scholastic Credentials
- B.Com (Commerce), Gurukul College of Commerce (Mumbai University), 2010
- H.S.C., D.J Doshi Gurukul College of Commerce, 2007
- S.S.C., Wamanrao Muranjan Vidyalaya, 2005
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
MS CIT
Timeline
Senior Associate
HGS Limited
08.2022 - Current
Senior Associate
ASC Consulting Private Limited
04.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Associate
Advents Tax Advisors LLP
08.2019 - 01.2021
Client Special Analyst
Ernst & Young LLP
03.2016 - 08.2019
Accounts Executive
S. Narendrakumar & Co
01.2014 - 03.2016
B.Com Accounting & Finance - Commerce
Gurukul College of Commerce
H.S.C. -
D.J Doshi Gurukul College of Commerce
S.S.C. -
Wamanrao Muranjan Vidyalaya