PRIYA PRASANNAN
LONGSTANTON,CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Summary
Part qualified chartered accountancy professional with extensive experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting, auditing and taxation. Proactive and focused to achieve maximum insight from data analysis. Builds positive, productive stakeholder relationships through excellent communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Financial Accountant
Care Circle Ltd
Histon, Cambridgeshire
2023.04 - Current
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to maintain accurate data in XERO.
- Examined financial records to detect discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Formulated year-end statutory reports and gauged the profits generated during the year.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, and had a discussion regarding the steps to be implemented to improve the data capturing process.
- Examined budget to determine expenditure aligned with projected costs.
- Supervised end to end payroll processing done at the Backoffice of the organization
- Resolved the problems faced by the organization with the invoice factoring company by the reconciliation of Accounts Receivable.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss goals and areas of improvement.
Sales Tax Practioner
Eazy Taxing
Cochin, Kerala
2016.06 - 2022.08
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end accounting processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls and preparation of Audit Report
- Managed Sales Tax (GST) registration, monthly and annual return filing, Goods transport document preparation
- Undertaken Income tax return filing
- Preparation of Stock Report, Projected Accounts and attestation for bank loan
- Taken up Company Registration
Senior Accountant
Allbound Global Freight Private Limited
Cochin, Kerala
2016.09 - 2021.03
- Led team of 4 staff to achieve a well managed accounting cycle through proactive planning and coaching.
- Analysed files and accounts for discrepancies, accurately resolving variances.
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Partnered with internal auditors to prepare yearly consolidated accounts for audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
Senior Audit Assistant
Taxpoint
Cochin, Kerala
2012.07 - 2015.03
- Performed statutory accounts preparation for clients from various industries and varied firm size
- Completed accurate transactions following internal standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
- Advised team of 4 to 6 members on audit strategy and planning.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalization that is up to preparation of Audit Report.
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Created audit findings reports to support decision-making processes.
- Goods (VAT) and Service tax return filing and payment of clients
- Income tax filing of Individuals and Companies
- Handled client queries, providing response within target timeframes.
Articled Assistant
N V Sinilal Chartered
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2009.01 - 2012.06
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Income Tax Returns, VAT return filling, Service Tax return filing
- Accompanied Audit programs as an Audit assistant
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Drafting of Audit Reports
- Attending Stock Audit of retail outlets
- Drafting replies for Tax notices and orders issued to clients Attending Tax Cases along with the Principal
Articled Assistant
Shenoy & Shenoy Chartered Accountants
Cochin, Kerala
2008.12 - 2009.12
- Maintaining the book of accounts of various clients.
- Preparation of Income Tax Returns, VAT return filing, Service Tax return filing.
- Being part of Audit programs as an Audit Assistant
- Drafting Audit Reports.
- Taking part in Stock Audits
- Drafting replies for Tax notices and orders issued to clients.
- Attending Tax cases with the Principal
Education
MSc - International Accounting and Finance
Aston University
Birmingham 2022.09 - 2023.09
Intermediate - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India 2001.04 - 2019.11
B Com - Taxation
MG University
India2014
Skills
- Intermediate skills in MS office
- Practical experience in Xero
- Financial statement auditing
- Account reconciliation expert
- Audit reporting
- Business Partnering to support clients' needs
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- People Management and Team Building
- Staff training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Acquiring clients
- Project Management
- Confident communicator
Additional Information
- Entrepreneurship GST registration, monthly and annual Return Filing, Goods transporting document preparation (Eway Bills) Preparation of books of accounts and final accounts Preparation of Stock report Engaging in Audit work up to preparation of Audit Report Income Tax return filing of Individual Preparation of Projected Accounts and attestation for Bank Loans for Business LUT preparation Company Registration
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Care Circle Ltd
2023.04 - Current
MSc - International Accounting and Finance
Aston University
2022.09 - 2023.09
Senior Accountant
Allbound Global Freight Private Limited
2016.09 - 2021.03
Sales Tax Practioner
Eazy Taxing
2016.06 - 2022.08
Senior Audit Assistant
Taxpoint
2012.07 - 2015.03
Articled Assistant
N V Sinilal Chartered
2009.01 - 2012.06
Articled Assistant
Shenoy & Shenoy Chartered Accountants
2008.12 - 2009.12
Intermediate - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2001.04 - 2019.11
B Com - Taxation
MG University