About
Highly accomplished M.COM and MBA Finance graduate with over 15 years of progressive experience across US Nonprofit, Banking & Finance, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in direct and indirect taxation, statutory audits, financial advisory, and comprehensive financial reporting, adept at managing complex financial tasks, providing strategic advice, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Drives organizational goals through meticulous financial operations, client relationship management, and timely, accurate reporting.
Work
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Oversees full-cycle month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance for Sutro Li India, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of financial discrepancies.
Highlights
Led full-cycle month-end close activities, including Procure-to-Pay, accruals, prepaid entries, General Ledger, Grants and Awards-DRNA, and PTO entries, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Managed comprehensive month-end account reconciliations, resolving issues promptly and aiding in financial statement preparation (BVA) to maintain data integrity.
Conducted extensive audit support, preparing schedules for US tax and audit requests (1099, 941 Reconciliations), posting AJE's/RJE's, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Administered end-to-end payroll via Bamboo HR portal, including final checks and severance, for various frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) with 100% accuracy and state compliance.
Oversaw expense management and cash reconciliation processes, identifying and resolving unreconciled transactions to optimize financial operations and compliance.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Supported month-end close activities, financial reconciliations, and expense management, contributing to accurate financial operations at Sutro Li India.
Highlights
Assisted with month-end close activities, including preparing and posting accruals, prepaid entries, and miscellaneous entries, ensuring timely financial record updates.
Processed payroll, accounts payable, ensuring timely invoice processing, proper coding, and accurate reconciliations.
Reviewed and processed employee expense reimbursements, collaborating with credit card holders for accurate transaction coding and reconciliation, ensuring compliance.
Recorded cash activities and reconciled bank statements, actively addressing unreconciled transactions to maintain precise cash flow management.
Contributed to audit, tax, and compliance efforts by preparing schedules for US tax and audit requests and ensuring adherence to internal controls.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Managed comprehensive finance and accounting operations for a group of companies, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing strategic financial guidance.
Highlights
Directed all finance and accounting functions for a group of companies, encompassing client communication, account management, and conflict resolution.
Oversaw direct and indirect taxation, general accounting, notices, and payroll, while guiding junior staff and verifying accounting entries to ensure accuracy.
Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, along with GST reconciliations (GSTR1, 2A, 2B, 3B), TDS/TCS workings, and revised TDS returns.
Managed GST refund procedures and prepared export-related documentation, ensuring compliance and efficient tax recovery processes.
Ensured compliance with state and federal tax regulations, calculating quarterly estimated tax payments and preparing data for annual filings, providing accurate financial advice based on operational analysis.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Led direct tax operations, managed client accounts, and ensured compliance with tax regulations for E-Tax Vision.
Highlights
Managed a portfolio of existing accounts, ensuring effective client communication and swift conflict resolution to maintain strong relationships.
Oversaw direct and indirect taxation, general accounting, tax audits, statutory audits, and filing of ITR returns, while proactively addressing notices.
Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, and handled GST-related tasks (GSTR1, 2A, 3B, 4, 9, reconciliation, amendments), ensuring regulatory compliance.
Developed and presented regular client reports, actively participating in client meetings to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations.
Ensured compliance with state and federal tax filing requirements by researching regulations, advising management, and assembling data for quarterly and annual tax filings, optimizing workflow efficiency.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Led junior tax teams, prepared financial reports, and managed direct and indirect taxation for clients, ensuring compliance and accurate financial data.
Highlights
Interacted with client teams to understand their requirements and prepare customized financial management reports for reviews, enhancing client satisfaction.
Managed direct and indirect taxation, general accounting, tax audits, ITR returns, and handling of notices, ensuring full compliance.
Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, and managed VAT-related tasks (assessments, revised returns, CST, C form applications, VAT audits) and GST-related tasks (GSTR1, 2A, 3B, 4, 9, reconciliation, amendments).
Compiled and prepared quarterly and annual financial statements by gathering and assembling data, ensuring accuracy and completeness for reporting.
Responded to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting financial data, providing clear and actionable insights.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Provided comprehensive financial advisory services, analyzing client needs, customizing insurance programs, and driving new client acquisition for Max New-York Life.
Highlights
Analyzed clients' financial needs and interests, presenting appropriate policies and plans, and addressing questions to facilitate informed decisions and secure new business.
Provided exceptional customer service by helping clients find financial products that matched their needs and budget, leading to high client retention.
Customized and sold various types of insurance, including life, medical, and other policies, on behalf of Max New-York Life, covering diverse risks for businesses and individuals.
Interviewed prospective clients to gather financial data, health conditions, and property details, and successfully developed new clientele through networking and associate referrals.
Communicated with underwriters, submitted forms for binder coverage, and managed the claims process, ensuring policy requirements were met and providing seamless client assistance.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Controlled financial transactions and company accounts, ensuring accuracy in disbursements, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Highlights
Effectively controlled financial transactions and company accounts, including cash disbursement, accounts payable/receivable, and preparation of sales invoices, refunds, and agency commission cheques.
Managed and reconciled company accounts, proofreading and distributing various financial statements to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Calculated and released workers' wages and salaries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
Managed payments to creditors, strategically considering cash flow and upcoming activities to optimize financial liquidity.
Maintained meticulous financial records using accounting books (petty cash, sales books) for comprehensive record-keeping and audit readiness.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Supervised Accounts Payable, managed financial statements, and ensured compliance with accounting guidelines for Ferrarc Engineering.
Highlights
Supervised the Accounts Payable unit, prepared monthly journal entries, and oversaw cash disbursements, expense recording, and petty cash reconciliation.
Verified and distributed all financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Managed incoming bookkeeping queries from the Data Processing department, providing timely resolutions and maintaining data integrity.
Examined and audited payroll documents in accordance with company guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance for over 100 employees.
Maintained accounts, managed the database, and prepared monthly/daily billings, including creating annual balance sheets for Chartered Accountant presentation.
Education
Skills
Tally ERP
Tally ERP.
Xero
Xero.
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online.
Financial Reporting
Financial Reporting, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Financial Statements Preparation, Financial Statement Analysis.
Taxation
Direct Taxation, Indirect Taxation, GST Reconciliation, TDS/TCS Workings, US Tax Regulations, Indian Tax Regulations, Tax Audits, ITR Filings, VAT Assessments.
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance, Internal Controls, Financial Compliance.
Accounting
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Month-End Close, Accruals, Prepaid Entries, Account Reconciliations, Payroll Management, Expense Management, Cash Management, Bookkeeping.
Financial Advisory
Financial Advisory, Client Relationship Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Sales.
Audit Support
Statutory Audits, Audit Requests, RPG Audit.
Project Management
Special Projects, Budget vs. Actual Reporting, Ad-hoc Analysis.