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Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Handled the processing, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of suppliers.Resolved backlogged work, solved billing problems and corrected invoicing and credit notes entry errors that had previously been missed.Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 140 invoices on daily basis and closed Accounts Payable sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validating the content and resolved all issues.Gaining knowledge of accounts payable process of the department through booking, processing, and reconciliation of vendor’s invoices and credit notes in SAP and Excel. Ensuring three-way match between purchase order, goods receipt note, and invoice. Prepared reconciliations of vendor balances in Excel using lookup formulas, pivot tables, and other basic functionalities.Successfully contributed to the reconciliation of complex vendor accounts.

Mumbai Area, India

As a Manager in Hedge Funds industry, I have a responsibility of preparing and reviewing Financial Statements of Hedge Funds (Master Feeder Structure) in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP. Validating the Performance and Management fees allocated to the fund. Also reviewing the transactions related to various types of financial instruments such as Equities, Forwards, Futures, Options, Swaps and verifying its booking of realized/unrealized gain or loss.

Mumbai Area, India

1. In this period, I was involved in handling external audits of companies in various industries such as Manufacturing of Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Cars, Cement and Textiles and Construction of highways under built, operate and transfer structure.2. Apart from performing statutory audit, I was also involved in performing tax audits, certifications, Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (IFCFR), Ind AS (IFRS Converged Accounting Standards) implementation (First-time adoption). I have done the implementation of Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) on various MNC clients based on global control matrix available for a similar industry by doing benchmarking.3. I have always been focused on understanding the business of the client and trying to add value to the client. I have performed some of the critical areas on an assignment. 4. Performed data analytics. Analyzed trends and benchmarked controls for key areas with respective industry and identified key process improvement areas and instances where controls were not effective (i.e. design and operating deficiencies) shared the results with the management.5. I have also managed a team of 3-5 people on each engagement. Provided on the job training on auditing techniques to juniors and ensured teamwork to the successful completion of each engagement.6. Plan the assignment, set priorities, assign tasks and manage a team of staff in executing projects. Address problems and issues, appraise managers and partners of the progress, problems and risks if any. 7. Adding value to the client and regular communication with the clients on issues identified and added value to the client’s business by providing insights on those issues along with recommendations. Driving a solution-oriented approach throughout the project.

Mumbai Area, India

After gaining experience from small size firm i got a chance to work for mid-size firm with the employee range of 50 to 60. This firm also has all the division but i started my carrier with Audit and gained following experience. 1. I managed external audit clients in various industries such as Chemicals Manufacturing, FMCG and Shipping and Logistics. 2. Performed various analytical procedures on financial statements which has resulted in various adjustments to EBITDA and net debt. Have in-depth knowledge of auditing standards and IFRS applicable in India.3. Prepared the final deliverables such as Audit reports, Tax Audit Reports, Management Letters and Audit Committee papers.

Mumbai Area, India

To start my career in Audit and Taxation, I have started with small proprietorship firm and gained the following experience. 1. Worked on the filing of income tax returns for Individuals, Partnership Firms, HUF and Private Limited Companies.2. Involved in preparation of responses for scrutiny letters to Income Tax authorities for Partnership Firms and Private Limited Companies.

Mumbai Area, India

Royal Hygiene Care Private Limited is a Manufacturing company specialized in production of Sanitary Pads. This is the third largest company after the competitor of Whisper and Stayfree in Sanitary Pad Market. I have gained the following experience. 1. In this 3rd ranking organization in Manufacturing of Sanitary Pads I managed the staff of 5 people on day to day accounting 2. Successfully completed due diligence of the company on stringent deadlines.3. Handled the entire process of Procure to Payment (P2P) – Material Requirement Planning, Vendor Selection, Request for Quotation, Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Invoice Booking and Verification and Payment to Vendors. Ensured the three-way match as well. Also, at the time of closure of books reconciled the vendor's balances with the books of accounts.4. Handled the entire process of Revenue Process including reconciliations from revenue generation per SKU – Sales Order, Shipping, Billing and Recording.5. Handled Bank Reconciliation as a part of day to day process of accounts.6. Handled Inventory on FIFO basis and valuing the same on the basis of the Weighted Average Method as per the requirements of the Accounting Standards.7. Development and Maintenance of budgets and forecasting templates on a monthly basis including review of profitability. 8. Liaising with auditors to finalize the accounts of the company.9. Successfully contributed in the reconciliation of many accounts including reconciliation of statutory dues of Governments.

Mumbai Area, India

As a part of my Chartered Accountancy, I started my internship with K S Aiyar and Co and gained following experience along with my studies.1. Managed Statutory/ External Audit clients in various industries ranging from Heavy engineering, Real estate and Manufacturing of cooling products. 2. Responsibilities included meeting tough deadlines, work quality standards, work documentation standard, draw up audit issues and control issues, etc.3. Prepared the final deliverables such as Audit reports, Management Letters and Audit Committee papers.

Chartered Accountant, Accounting, 60%

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business/Commerce, General