Shrimal Bagrathee
Professional Accountant
Dubai
Summary
A knowledgeable Accountant with 10 years experience in the Accounting and Auditing sector. Proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in a methodical and organized fashion, ensuring deadlines are always met. Quick and efficient in completing complex audit projects and well-versed in managing an entire audit process from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Desert Chill Manufacturing LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
- Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
- Conducted financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions and growth strategies
- Prepared detailed financial reports and presentations, highlighting key insights and recommendations
- Conducted financial statement analysis and prepared financial reports.
- Conducted gap analysis for financial processes and recommended improvement measures
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of risk and provided recommendations to mitigate such risks
- Assisted in implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Prepared financial projections and conducted sensitivity analysis
- Prepared monthly management accounts and VAT filling.
- Generated revenue and reduced costs by recommending innovative alternatives.
Senior Accountant/ Auditor
Hodkinson Inc
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Perform compilations, independent reviews, audits on financial statements
- Processing and reconciling companies cash books using Pastel Partner
- Performing reconciliations of various accounts (VAT, accounts receivable, accounts payable, loans, payroll, taxation etc.)
- Maintaining of fixed asset register and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and evaluate financial statements in accordance with identified accounting framework, e.g., IFRS, IFRS for SME, GAAP et
- Calculation and analysis of profitability, solvency and liquidity ratios from financial statements and provide recommendations from analysis
- Perform income tax calculations and tax computations for accounting purposes
- Calculation of deferred tax and capital gains tax
- Calculation of secondary tax on companies
- Preparation and completion of income tax returns for individuals and different business entities
- Preparation and completion of indirect tax (VAT) returns for submission to SARS
- Tax Planning and Consulting
- Planning and management of assignments
- Supervision of staff.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during audit processes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Reduced risk of fraud by implementing effective internal controls and monitoring systems.
- Supported management decision making with accurate financial data analysis and insights from audit findings.
- Prevented potential legal and financial issues by identifying non-compliance with tax regulations, recommending corrective actions to clients accordingly.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Assistant Audit Manager
G and G Chartered Accountants
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Performance of external audits on all aspects of financial statements (Planning, execution, and finalization)
- Supervision of staff including review of work performed by staff
- Planning, execution, and finalization on audits of municipalities on behalf of the Auditor General
- Perform compilations and independent reviews on financial statements
- Develop audit plans and procedures
- Design and perform test of controls, where decisions have been taken to perform test of controls
- Design and perform substantive audit procedures for significant account balances
- Determine the audit opinion that is supported by audit evidence
- Evaluate and conclude audit work and testing
- Preparation of report to management with regards to audit findings and making recommendations
- Processing and reconciling companies cash books using Pastel Partner
- Performing reconciliations of various accounts (VAT, accounts receivable, accounts payable, loans, payroll, taxation etc.)
- Maintaining of fixed asset register and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and evaluate financial statements in accordance with identified accounting framework, e.g., IFRS, IFRS for SME, GAAP etc
- Calculation and analysis of profitability, solvency and liquidity ratios from financial statements and provide recommendations from analysis
- Perform income tax calculations and tax computations for accounting purposes
- Calculation of deferred tax and capital gains tax
- Calculation of secondary tax on companies
- Preparation and completion of income tax returns for individuals and different business entities
- Preparation and completion of indirect tax (VAT) returns for submission to SARS
- Planning and management of audit assignment
- Performance of statutory audits
- Supervision and assessment of staff.
Articled Clerk
G and G Chartered Accountants
South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2017
Education
Professional Accountant - Accounting
South African Institute of Professional Accountants
South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2018
SAICA Article Clerk -
G & G Chartered Accountants Inc
South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting - Accounting
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
South Africa 01.2009 - 12.2014
Skills
MS Office Suite
undefinedSectors Worked In
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Retail
- Professional Services
- Education
- Property and Transport
- Automotive
- Consumer products
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Body corporates
References
G and G Chartered Accountants, Reagan Kupamsamy, Manager - G & G Chartered Accountants Inc, +27184 749 3900
Timeline
Financial Manager
Desert Chill Manufacturing LLC
08.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant/ Auditor
Hodkinson Inc
01.2022 - 08.2023
Professional Accountant - Accounting
South African Institute of Professional Accountants
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Audit Manager
G and G Chartered Accountants
01.2017 - 01.2022
SAICA Article Clerk -
G & G Chartered Accountants Inc
01.2015 - 12.2017
Articled Clerk
G and G Chartered Accountants
01.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting - Accounting
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
01.2009 - 12.2014
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