Sai Mudam

Experience

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  Shah Poddar & Associates

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2016

  Accounts and Tax Assistant

  Shah Poddar & Associates is a Tax consultant firm situated in Mumbai.Key Responsibility: Working independently on clients' files, primarily focusing on tax and audit matters.• Vouching, verifying and scrutinizing transactions and supporting documents, as well as posting entries to ledgers.• Creating tax audit reports, such as the Form 3CD report, which provides information related to the tax audit conducted under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, as well as preparing annexures, schedules, and notes to supplement the report.• Coordinated with clients to obtain various details and resolved their queries.• Prepared tax summary and computed tax liability and filed tax returns for the various client.• Ensure proper end to end accounting entries are done in the ERP system in compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards.• Independlty prepared financial statements including P&L and balance sheets in accordance with regulatory and accounting standards.• Ensured timely and accurate compliance with monthly GST and TDS requirements, including preparation and remittance of taxes to authorities.• Handling scrutiny and assessment cases which involves responding to queries from tax authorities, providing necessary documentation, and defending the client's position during enquiries. It may also involve representing the client in legal proceedings related to tax assessments.• Drafting legal documents such as letters, partnership deeds, and rent agreements.• Managed various day-to-day office and admin activities. Show less

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  Maybank

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Executive Finance and Accounts

  Maybank Group is the leading financial services provider in Malaysia catering to the needs of consumers, investors, entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations and corporations. Maybank Indonesia(MBI) is one of the largest private banks in Indonesia. MBI is the first Indonesian bank with Malaysian lineage to start operations in India as a scheduled commercial bank. With a strong presence in the ASEAN region, MBI India is completely aligned with its Group’s mission of humanising financial services across Asia.Part of core Finance and Accounts department, keys responsibilities: -• Reconciled and presented various reports including bank reconciliation statement, on a daily basis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.• Managed company's petty cash flow by recording daily cash transactions and maintaining an accurate cash book.• Ensured timely and accurate payment processing of vendors and employee reimbursements. And also recording and maintaining up-to-date vendor master data.• Ensured timely and accurate compliance with monthly GST and TDS requirements, including preparation and remittance of taxes to authorities.• Working closely with statutory/concurrent auditor and tax consultant to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and timely submission of required documents.• Assisted in month-end closing activities and prepared reports for management.• Ensure proper checking, filling, and control over documents. Show less

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  NeoGrowth Credit Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Senior Executive Finance and Accounts

  NeoGrowth Credit Pvt. Ltd. is a pioneer in SME digital lending in India. NeoGrowth has helped many traditional businesses grow by providing them with Unsecured Business Loans.; thus, creating a strong Social Impact. NeoGrowth provides hassle-free business loans up to INR 75 lakhs. Their POS-based tech-n-touch lending and daily repayment model, along with our customer-centric business philosophy are the key attributes which have helped them emerge as market leaders in the SME digital lending space.Part of (Finance and Accounts) Loan Disbursement team and independently handling vendors and referral agent payments across PAN India branches.Key responsibilities:-• Ensured prompt disbursement of merchant loans to customers across all branches in India.• Spearheaded and executed the process of timely vendor and referral agents payment across PAN India branches that enabled the company to garner goodwill and maintain a strong business relationship with vendors and referral agents across PAN India.• Prepared weekly MIS reports by consolidating data from multiple sources to provide valuable insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making for the company stakeholders.• Supervising team members relevant deliverables and positively influencing the team and individuals by building relationships and communicating effectively.• Developed relationships beyond the functional role in order to better understand the team across PAN India branch may facing any issues or challenges and resolving the same in a timely fashion by analyzing and prioritizing the concern by escalating to the respective stake holder (if needed) and implementing solutions to close the issues. Show less

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  Elevar Sports

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Senior Executive Finance and Accounts

  As a key member of Elevar Sports Pvt. Ltd. I had the opportunity to manage and oversee the Finance, Accounts, Tax, and Admin domains. Working closely with the founders and other team members.Key responsibilities: -• Maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records in ERP system in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and accounting standards.• Ensured timely and accurate compliance with monthly GST and TDS requirements, including preparation and remittance of taxes to authorities.• Managed the budgeting, accounting, and reporting process, including the preparation of the financial report and balance sheet in accordance with regulatory and accounting standards.• Prepared weekly MIS reports by consolidating data from multiple sources to provide valuable insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making for the company stakeholders.• Managed the full cycle of accounts receivables and accounts payables, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. Regularly analyzed and reported on the financial status of these accounts to management.• Reconciled and presented various reports including bank reconciliation statement, on a weekly basis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.• Created an inventory management system by implementing inventory control and analysis practices to improve and streamline operations, and help reduced the company inventory disputes.• Managed company's petty cash flow by recording daily cash transactions and maintaining an accurate cash book.• Managed weekly employee reimbursements and maintained accurate records of employee accounts.• Spearheaded and executed the timely vendor payments and customer refund process that enabled the company to garner goodwill and maintain a strong business relationship not only with vendors, but also with customers.• Managed office and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of daily operations, allowing the founders to focus on their core duties. Show less

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  Deloitte

  Sept 2021 - now

  Part of UK Regional Audit Delivery Centre (RADC) Team for audit reviews in compliance with local/ international accounting standards with the help of cutting-edge applications and technologies using data analytics and other tools.• Demonstrated proficiency in applying Deloitte's audit approach and methodology to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional service to onshore and offshore teams. Utilizes designated audit tools to optimize performance and drive results.• Extensive experience in conducting financial statement audits and reviews in accordance with both local and international accounting standards. Skilled in working with a diverse range of major entities across various industries within Deloitte's vast client portfolio, excluding PCAOB-registered entities.• Executing efficient and comprehensive audits through applying professional skepticism at various stages, including risk assessment, audit planning, substantive testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and ensuring timely follow-up and verification of issue closure.• Ensure audit documentation is following Quality Control standard of the firm and as per GAAS requirements.• Conducted regular reviews of team members' relevant deliverables, providing constructive feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards are met. Developed strong relationships with team members, promoting effective communication and collaboration to achieve shared goals.• Possess strong data analytical skills to support the USI/CFT team by gathering, analyzing and synthesizing data to identify and mitigate risks and improve audit efficiencies.• Resolved audit issues in a timely fashion by analyzing and prioritizing items, escalating them to the respective Audit Manager, and implementing solutions to close the issues.• Proactive and self-motivated to work autonomously along with a strong track record of collaborating with others in a team environment to accomplish objectives. Show less

  • Audit Team Leader

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Audit Analyst

    Sept 2021 - May 2023