I completed my MBA from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in July 2024. As a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of experience, I possess strategic and analytical skills in Audit, Consulting, and Finance. Profound finance knowledge is paired with strategic business partnering, strong commercial acumen and relationship-building skills resulting from varied experiences with major global audit and FMCG/retail/manufacturing companies with direct working experience in financial modelling. and looking to kick start career in New Zealand.Accounting and financial reporting – experience working with globally recognised financial reporting standards such as IFRS and membership in CAANZ and ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India). Report writing and delivery – excellent report writing skills highlighting all essential information and delivering additional value to internal and external clients.P&L Management, Budgeting & Forecasting – experience in P&L Management, Margin Improvement, Cost reduction, working capital management, budgeting and forecasting required to support business achieve strategic 5-year objectives.Business acumen – ability to relate to business needs ensuring business partnering and strong understanding of business strategy and various business models.Financial modelling – experience in creating financial models including sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, team sizing drivers, ideal debt-equity ratio, and productivity improvement via digital transformation leveraging advanced MS-Excel knowledge.Leadership and coaching – experienced leader able to support, coach staff and train others on finance methodology and best industry practices. Throughout career lead finance/audit teams of up to 22 staff members.Compliance focus – great attention to detail paired with 6+ years of experience with global audit firm enables to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, testing internal controls and substantiating financial information.Communication and client engagement – efficiently and professionally engage with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, colleagues, external vendors; provide outstanding customer experience to clients building long lasting business relationship on various levels (senior and mid-level executives). Computer Skills – an advanced knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and accounting software SAP & Microsoft Dynamics NAV, HFM, Hyperion, Oracle NetSuite, Power BI and Tally ERP 9.0. Please contact me at shah.kashish@gmail.com or call me on +64 22 394 4331