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Certification
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VARSHA AGARWAL

CPA
Pune,MH

Summary

CPA (US) & Semi-Qualified CA with 6+ years of expertise in Indian taxation, auditing, US GAAP accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial management. Demonstrated success in leading audits, optimizing financial operations, and implementing streamlined processes that drive business efficiency. Adept at delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and enhance organizational performance. Seeking a managerial position in accounting, finance, or audit to utilize advanced skills in driving business growth, ensuring compliance, and fostering operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounts Executive

Sav Holdings Group
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Directed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting; identified and resolved a $10,000 payroll discrepancy, securing a full refund from the payroll agency.
  • Reconciled bank, credit card, and payment gateway transactions (~$2.5M annually); maintained vendor accounts and resolved discrepancies with 100% accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepared management reports on financial performance and key metrics; delivered insights that drove strategic decisions and improved operational efficiency by 10% through cost control measures.
  • Analyzed domain portfolio pricing and registry promotions; benchmarked competitor pricing strategies and recommended optimized pricing models, resulting in a 7% improvement in profit margins.
  • Applied ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 340 standards during year-end close, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, lease accounting, and capitalized cost reporting in full compliance with US GAAP.

Audit Associate

R.C. Jain & Associates
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Conducted income tax audits under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for over 30 companies, firms, and individual taxpayers, ensuring full compliance and timely submission.
  • Managed income tax returns and GST filings (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B) for 50+ clients; performed GST audits and inventory audits, leading to a 15% reduction in errors and improving audit accuracy.
  • Prepared project reports, CMA reports, and drafted responses for income tax assessments and scrutiny, resulting in favorable assessments for 95% of clients.
  • Reviewed financial documents and ensured compliance with accounting standards and statutory provisions, achieving 100% compliance in all audited cases.

Accountant

CA Ravi Mishra & Associates
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared individual and consolidated financial statements as per IND AS 110 for a group of educational institutions and other entities, covering year-end and half-year closings.
  • Performed BRS and stock reconciliations for transactions totaling ~₹3.5 crore, ensuring timely discrepancy resolution.

Article Assistant

CA Nidish Agarwal & Associates
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Filed 25+ income tax returns and 20+ tax audit reports for individuals, firms, and companies, ensuring 100% compliance with statutory deadlines.
  • Processed 25+ GST registrations, filed 200+ GST returns (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B), and handled export-import GST refunds totaling ~₹50 lakh, achieving timely claim settlements and regulatory compliance.

Article Assistant

CA Swapnila Maheshwari & Associates
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Drafted legal documents including Partnership Deeds, Memorandum of Association (MOA), and Articles of Association (AOA), ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy.
  • Completed annual RoC filings, filed DIN & DSC applications, and handled incorporation, alteration, and compliance documentation for private limited companies and LLPs

Article

CA Rajneesh Agarwal & Associates
02.2013 - 07.2016
  • Prepared financial statements as per Schedule III , finalized accounts, and performed bookkeeping and reconciliations for SMEs.
  • Computed and filed TDS, VAT, and Service Tax returns, ensuring timely compliance.
  • Conducted statutory audits, tax audits (u/s 44AB), and physical verification of cash, inventory, and fixed assets.

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) -

Washington State Board of Accountancy
04-2024

CA Final Group II -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India
12-2021

MBA - Banking And Finance

Jaipur National University
Jaipur, India
06-2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Applied Economics

Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal, India
06-2014

Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis
Tax Compliance

Regulatory Filings
Budgeting & Forecasting
Auditing
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Reconciliation Management
Tax Audit & Scrutiny Response

  • ERP Systems
  • Quickbooks
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • MDA Income Tax Software
  • Salesforce
  • Team Management

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed statutory audits of mid-sized firms, improving compliance and reporting accuracy.
  • Automated reconciliation processes, reducing the monthly close cycle by 5% at Sav Holdings Group.
  • Played key role in preparing comprehensive CMA & Project reports, aiding in business loan approvals.

Certification

◉ Licensed CPA (Washington State Board of Accountancy)
◉ Member , American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
◉ ICAI IPCC Certificate (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)

Affiliations

  • AICPA MEMBER
  • LICENSE CPA

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Accounts Executive

Sav Holdings Group
12.2024 - 04.2025

Audit Associate

R.C. Jain & Associates
01.2022 - 09.2024

Accountant

CA Ravi Mishra & Associates
08.2021 - 12.2021

Article Assistant

CA Nidish Agarwal & Associates
04.2020 - 07.2021

Article Assistant

CA Swapnila Maheshwari & Associates
11.2017 - 01.2020

Article

CA Rajneesh Agarwal & Associates
02.2013 - 07.2016

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) -

Washington State Board of Accountancy

CA Final Group II -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

MBA - Banking And Finance

Jaipur National University

Bachelor of Commerce - Applied Economics

Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya

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