Experience

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  Shashikant desai & co (chartered accountants)

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Chartered accountant trainee

  Shashikant Desai and Co (one of the leading Chartered Accountant firms in Mumbai) provides range of services and comprehensive solutions that address all financial requirements with its team of skilled CAs.As a CA trainee, my role included following responsibilities:• Proficient in performing bank reconciliations to ensure congruence between financial records and bank statements, thereby contributing to financial accuracy.• Performed Audit of Banks under the guidance of senior Chartered Accountants.• Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and accounts, ensuring financial correctness through control account management and balance sheet reconciliation.• Assisted in the preparation for month-end closure, including handling prepayments and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.• Proven expertise in value-added tax (VAT) and tax compliance, including the ability to ensure timely and accurate submissions in accordance with tax legislation. • Supported ad-hoc projects and actively assisted with tax audits, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting the finance team. Show less

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  Shashikant desai and co (chartered accountants)

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Senior tax consultant

  Shashikant Desai and Co (one of the leading Chartered Accountant firms in Mumbai) provides range of services and comprehensive solutions that address all financial requirements with its team of skilled CAs.As a senior tax consultant, my role included following responsibilities:• Consultant to clients for complex issues and valuation of specific transactions under GST law, registration of clients under the new GST Act, raising of invoices for clients, ensuring collection of taxes from their customers and depositing the same with tax authorities.• In-charge of GST returns filing for 70+ clients of the firm, providing end-to-end support.• Independently executed tax audits of various entities comprising of professional individuals, partnership firms in the chemical, exports, manufacturing, and trading activities by auditing the corporate tax compliances made by the clients and preparation and filing of audit reports with the tax authorities.• Assisted in Preparation of Submissions for representations before Tax Authorities• Led audit teams for statutory audits of small-sized private companies in hospitality, insurance broking sectors. Responsible for conducting concurrent audits of nationalized and co-operative banks which included testing the effectiveness of internal controls, verification of documentation for sanctioning and disbursing of loans by the bank.• Supervised books of accounts, bank reconciliation statements and preparing yearly closing entries. Preparation of full set of financial statements for the clients including consolidation of group entities. Show less

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  Ernst & young

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2023

  As part of EY’s global network of indirect tax professionals, I combined technical expertise with in-depth industry knowledge, utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to deliver high-quality services. My role in the Indirect Tax team focused on providing advisory and compliance services across all aspects of indirect taxation, including Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST).Leveraging EY’s insourcing approach, I assisted clients in meeting their tax obligations accurately and efficiently. This involved equipping in-house teams with powerful digital tools to streamline processes, automate tasks, and stay updated on changes in VAT laws and administrative practices.I gained hands-on experience using EY’s proprietary software for VAT/GST reporting and compliance processes. Additionally, I contributed to the marketing of EY’s compliance tax solutions, showcasing strong communication and leadership skills through client presentations, training sessions, and calls.My work experience as a Tax Consultant involved:• Tax Compliance: Led a team of 4 people ensuring timely filing of tax returns for clients with total annual turnover > $2 billion and handled GST Audits of various corporates.• Litigation: Assisted various companies in respect of litigation like preparing replies to notice received, drafting & filing of appeal, attending hearing before various appellate authorities.• Business structuring: Advised various companies on the proposed business structures and models from an indirect tax perspective• Due diligence review: Assisted in preparation of due diligence report by scrutinizing of potential indirect tax risks arising on account of the takeover. Show less My work experience as a Senior Analysts involved:• GST Implementation: Conducted GST impact assessment from tax, supply chain and business perspective for various companies and assisted clients in framing decisions based on the proposed impact.• Foreign Trade Policy/FTA: Assisted clients to receive Service Export from India (SEIS) benefits. Advised them on Free Trade Agreements and requirements thereof.• Tax Compliances: Prepared and filed of GST/VAT/Service Tax returns/refund claim/VAT Audit in record time for multi-States.• Advisory: Prepared memorandums and opinion in relation to GST, Service tax and VAT legislation on specified transactions. Show less

  • Tax Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Senior Analyst

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2019
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  J.p. morgan

  Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  Mentee

  I was selected to engage in a mentorship initiative at Queen Mary University of London, where I have been fortunate enough to have been matched with a mentor affiliated with JP Morgan.This structured 6-month mentorship program provided me with invaluable guidance from an industry professional as I gain insights into my desired profession.Regular one-on-one mentoring sessions with Unsuya Karsan , gave me the opportunity to build my professional network, develop a clear understanding of my next career steps, and increase my confidence in engaging with working professionals. Show less

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  Bright network

  Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

  Finance, professional services & consulting intern

  • Took part in skills sessions with EY, PwC, British Airways, BT Group and other top firms• Completed work sample simulating a real world professional services & consulting task• Learned key skills such as collaboration, problem-solving and core skills to consulting to ensure there is maximised understanding of the industry

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  Francis & co.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Assistant tax manager

  Francis & Co. is a national network of financial experts across UK specialising in providing professional tax and accounting services. As an Assistant Tax Manager of the firm based in London, my job responsibilities mainly consists of:• Preparation of Financial Statements for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies using ZERO Accounting Software• Review of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for Sole Traders, Rental Property Income, Individuals and Partnerships• Apply in-depth knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS standards to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance, and analyze financial statements to assess company performance and forecast future trends.• Responsible for tax compliance and timely filing of VAT Returns on HMRC using QuickBooks and SAGE software• Preparing payroll reports, including tax filings, pension contributions, and other statutory requirements with Moneysoft software• Administering PAYE scheme registration for clients, pension schemes and generation of pay slips, RTI submissions, statutory allowances and court orders• Producing interim management accounts for client companies for banking and other statutory purposes. Show less