Archana Kalushe
London
Summary
Chartered Accountant with over 11 years of post-qualification experience, proficient in overseeing comprehensive accounts and finance functions. Expertise includes financial reporting, direct and indirect tax advisory, auditing of various entities. Proactive and skilled at handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chartered Accountant
Archana Kalushe & Associates
2012.08 - 2023.09
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS- UK BASED COMPANY
- Review trial balance as part of monthly book closure
- Ensure correct and timely reporting
- Review monthly EBIT and provide explanation for significant variances to stakeholders
- Conduct GL scrutiny at regular interval and ensure data authenticity
- Manage and support audit process
- Collating and reviewing data required VAT return filing
- Review periodic cash flow statements
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
- Review and perform book closure activity as per audited financial statements
- Analyze financial information provided by clients to formulate strategies for achieving their financial objectives
- Preparing budgets, rolling forecast (ROFO) and analysis of Variances
- Preparing detailed ad hoc project reports for project financing
- Analyzing key ratios DSCR, ROI, ROCE, EPS, Current Ratio etc.
- AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
- Conducts interviews and walkthroughs to comprehend business processes, encompassing risks, internal controls, and compliance with IFC and ICFR standards
- Communicate audit progress, testing outcomes, observations, and recommendations for improvement to stakeholders.
- Review work of team members and prepare annexure for tax audit purposes
- Supervising compliance with reporting requirements in accordance with the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order and the Companies Act
- TAX AND COMPLIANCES
- Review and prepare tax computations
- Ensuring consistent adherence to statutory requirements, including timely filing of Income Tax returns, TDS returns, GST and VAT returns before their respective due dates
- Managed numerous scrutiny assessment cases and represented before tax authorities
- Guiding clients on effective tax planning strategies
Education
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Coventry University London Campus
2023.09 -
Diploma in IFRS -
ACCA
United Kingdom 2023.04 - 2023.06
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants England Wales
2020.08 - 2020.11
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2006.07 - 2011.11
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
- Experience of UK accounting
- Business analytics & advisory
- Tax planning & compliances
- Internal and Statutory audits
- Proficiency in data compilation
- Effective communication abilities
- Team player and quick learner
- Problem-solving attitude
IT SKILLS
- Well versed in MS-Excel (V-lookup, Pivot Table), Word and Power point
- Accounting Software- SAP, Tally ERP, Quick Books, ISSAC, SAGE, Eureka, etc.
- Knowledge of SQL, data mining and data analytics
Accomplishments
- Provided training to over 40 students on day-to-day accounting, tax return filings, preparation of financial statements, etc., contributing to their successful placement in the accounting field.
- Played a proactive role in organizing National and Regional CA conferences hosted at branch level of ICAI.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Coventry University London Campus
2023.09 -
Diploma in IFRS -
ACCA
2023.04 - 2023.06
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants England Wales
2020.08 - 2020.11
Chartered Accountant
Archana Kalushe & Associates
2012.08 - 2023.09
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2006.07 - 2011.11
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