Shaik Aarif

Experience

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  T. Ramachandran & Co., Chartered Accountants

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Intern Article Assistant

  • Conducted concurrent, internal, statutory, and tax audits• Verified income, expenses, forex transactions, investments, and payroll for compliance• Applied cutoff procedures and provisions and performed tax computations for various entities, including individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies• Led and coordinated stock audits, including analysis of variances and reportingKey Achievements:• Led a team in stock audit tasks, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of inventory reports• Developed expertise in various auditing practices, contributing to compliance and reporting Show less

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  Capgemini

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  SOX Compliance Process Lead

  • Conducted operating effectiveness testing and planned remediation for deficiencies across different territories• Delivered monthly service dashboards to Country and Territory Compliance Managers• Performed process walkthroughs to assess design effectiveness in various territories• Documented outcomes of process walkthroughs and control testing• Liaised with external auditors to ensure compliance and audit readiness• Prepared and validated action plans post-audit to address identified issues• Monitored processes to remediate issues and improve control frameworks• Supported clients with queries on issue remediation and control implementation• Collected documents and prepared internal audit plans as specified by clientsKey Achievements:• Achieved an 80% reduction in recurring control deficiencies through continuous monitoring and remediation processes• Enhanced client satisfaction and compliance through proactive service delivery and support Show less

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  Infosys

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  Senior Fund Accountant

  • Maintained financial records for investment funds and management entities• Prepared full account sets, managed capital calls, and calculated IRR, Multiple of Money• Prepared NAV calculations and month-end close processes for funds• Managed financial statements, audits, and vendor relations• Analysed expense allocations and monitored fund expenditures• Configured and tested e-Front software updates• Overview timely cash settlement of investment, call, distribution and invoice payments• Handled daily profit and loss reporting and wire transfersKey Achievements:• Enhanced month-end closing accuracy and timeliness• Strengthened client and vendor relationships for operational efficiency• Led successful software updates, improving client-specific functionalities Show less

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  Apex Group Ltd

  Dec 2021 - now

  Assistant Vice President

  • Prepare and present monthly financial statements, and reports to management• Oversee client quarterly and annual reporting and related accounting activities• Handled calculations and reviews of fund capital calls, distributions, and Equalization• Oversee and review monthly NAV packages including management fee & performance fee• Review calculation of management fees, carry, PCAP’s and complex waterfall distribution• Review partner allocation in funds, PCAP’s, ILPA reports to be shared with fund investors • Manage daily operations and cash flow of multiple funds• Reviewed and approval of expense activity (invoices) and payment authorization• Resolve accounting discrepancies and variances• Collaborate with teams for accurate financial reporting and compliance• Coordinate annual audits with auditors to resolve discrepancies• Led integration projects for new accounting systems• Ensure compliance with fund governing documents (LPA), accounting standards, and policiesKey Achievements:• Implement automation solutions to enhance fund accounting efficiency• Mentor junior accountants on complex accounting tasks and technologies• Analysed financial trends for strategic decision-making and forecasting• Utilised data visualisation tools to present financial data to stakeholders• Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on accounting technologies Show less