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Pratik Poddar

Pratik Poddar

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT INTER PASSED
Mumbai

Summary

Certified in the field of Finance with 14 years of experience Specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions, Direct Taxation, Management Audits, Indirect Taxation, accounting, auditing, budgeting and payroll for diverse organizations. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across organization. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.


Proficiency in use of MS Office tools which includes MS Excel & Word.

Tally ERP9 and now on Tally Prime.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Self Employed
Mumbai
01.2013 - Current
  • Created detailed financial reports based on financial statuses and data.
  • Supervised accounting and booking training procedures for new staff members.
  • Setup accounts, ledgers and reporting systems per GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Audited contracts and agreements with public organizations and city governments.
  • Applied understanding of governmental accounting principles, practices and procedures through fund types, cost allocations and government-wide conversions.
  • Outsourced comptrollers for diverse small business clients while overseeing bookkeeping, payroll, tax, business management, operation management and financial management services.
  • Performed reviews of organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines applicable to industry activities and practices.
  • Planned and supervised performance audits on various agreements contracted with city governments.
  • Followed all GAAP standards and complied with regulations when setting up accounts, ledgers and reporting systems.
  • Implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting requirements correctly and efficiently.
  • Planned, integrated and completed financial and compliance audits for various nonprofits and other organizations.
  • Suggested ways to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Reviewed organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines applicable to specific activities and practices.
  • Designed and executed audits while coordinating efforts to obtain control and financial documentation.
  • Verified proper implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
  • Handling entire accounts, filing Income Tax returns, TDS Returns, & Goods and service Tax returns of various Individual & Company clients along ROC annual Returns.

o Presently handling accounts of Builders, Custom House Agents, Manufacturing Company producing Agricultural & Dairy Products, Wholesaler & Retailer of Chocolates, Textiles etc. Also, Individual Income tax returns.

o Partnered work as a freelancer with K. Poddar & Associates

Accounts Assistant

MZS & Associates
Mumbai
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Worked in Transaction department i.e. Mergers & Acquisitions of Companies
  • Specialization in drafting & submission of Petition & other related Papers with High Court, ROC & RD and preparing Presentation for the clients
  • Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.

Articleship

Bhavesh J. Joshi & Co
Mumbai
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Filing Income Tax Returns for Individuals
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

Articalship

Gawande & Associates
Mumbai
01.2008 - 12.2010


  • Overseeing and filing of Individual & Company’s Income Tax Returns
  • Worked as an auditor for clients like TBZ & Shemaroo

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Timeline

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Self Employed
01.2013 - Current

Accounts Assistant

MZS & Associates
01.2011 - 12.2013

Articleship

Bhavesh J. Joshi & Co
01.2010 - 12.2011

Articalship

Gawande & Associates
01.2008 - 12.2010
Pratik Poddar CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT INTER PASSED