Archana Jain
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasting, budgets and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Intern
ASV consultant
Newmarket , Auckland
2024.05 - Current
- Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
- Assisted in preparing GST return in Cash Manager software.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements such as Income statement, Balance sheet.
- By reading the taxation law taking knowledge and applied it practically under senior guidance.
Manager- Internal Financial Control- Financial Risk Reporting (IFC-FRR)
Axis Bank Limited
Mumbai
2022.04 - 2023.08
- Conducting process walkthrough for understanding the process of the banks and identifying gaps in them from financial perspective for the allocated areas
- Performed Test of design (TOD) of the processes to check whether designed of the control is adequate to mitigate the potential/assessed risk of areas assigned to me namely Debit card, Credit Card, Royalty Points, Merchant Acquiring Business & Centralized Reconciliation system of Bank
- Test of effectiveness (TOE) of the processes to ensure that designed controls are operating effectively throughout the audit period, ensuring adherence to SOX framework and regulatory/eternal guidelines
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures
- Providing qualitative recommendations for process improvement in line with bringing out financial irregularities Identifying issue in the process and communicate them on timely basis for the rectification of the same
- Ensuring timely reporting and drafting synopsis of audit issues for management briefing.
Senior Analyst- Hedge Fund Accountant
SS&C Globeop Financial services
Mumbai
2021.01 - 2022.03
- Prepared Daily/Monthly P&L, NAV & Investor statements of the various funds
- Resolving various investors queries
- Preparing monthly and quarterly reporting as per the requirement of the US GAAP and their submission before the deadline
- Daily checking of P&L (i.e P&L are in line) for all the funds
- Daily coordination with the customers for raised request
- Preparation of financial statement of various funds and their timely submission also handling auditors’ queries related to the financials.
Audit Manager- Auditing
Chhajed & Doshi
Mumbai
2018.02 - 2020.12
- Handling statutory audit of various Listed companies i.e Rashtriya Chemical & Fertilizers Limited, Reserve Bank of India, Life Insurance corporation of India etc.
- Prepared analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Verified major areas like Bank Reconciliation, Cash Transactions, Depreciation on Fixed Assets, working of sale of Fixed Assets, Documents related to Investments, Banks Fixed Deposits & their accounting treatment.
- Verified GST returns, whether GST returns are filed on time and whether proper credit is claimed by the entity or not, also verified Tax Deducted at source which is statutory payment made to the government.
- While Auditing the Account receivable, we verified the existence of the receivables by confirming balances with customers, reviewing sales contracts and invoices, and examining supporting documentation for any adjustments or write-offs
- We also test the collectability of receivables by reviewing aging schedules and assessing the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.
- While Auditing the Accounts Payable, we verified the completeness of payables by examining vendor invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports, and other supporting documentation.
- Reviewed the internal controls over the accounts payable process to identify any weaknesses or risks of misstatement.
- Verified income and expenses during an audit involves a thorough examination of supporting documentation, testing of transactions, and evaluation of internal controls to provide assurance on the accuracy and reliability of the financial information presented in the company's financial statements.
- In case of various small & medium Clients we used to prepared financial statement by passing accounting entry is accounting software.
- Reviewed minutes of Board minutes, Annual general meeting and various Committee meetings and ensure that all the actions taken are compiled or not.
- Reviewed client data for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Managed a team of auditors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Provided training to staff members on accounting principles, procedures, and best practices.
Articled Trainee- Articleship
R.S Agrawal & Associate
2012.02 - 2015.02
- Prepared reports and materials to assist with audits
- Provided Journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit finding
- Independently handling various bank concurrent Audit, Tax Audit & Statutory Audits
- Prepared BS & PL for various small clients.
- Assisted in the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with relevant legislation and standards.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
Education
Pursuing Diploma in XERO & MYOB -
Career Academy
01.2024
Completed Certificate course in IFRS -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
01.2024
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting & Finance -
Mumbai University
01.2012
Skills
- Passed Accounting entries in Xero & MYOB software
- Knowledge of Statutory Laws & Regulation of Newzealand
- Audit Assignments and Internal Financials Controls
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office 2018
- Xero Software
- MYOB Software
- SAP Software
- Finacle Software
Accomplishments
- Achieved Leadership Excellence Award at Axis bank Ltd for detail – oriented approach and strong knowledge, driving efficiency and displaying great potential.
- Handled the team of 10-15 Article Assistant during the Audit.
- Knowledge about the Tax & GST system of New Zealand.
Timeline
Accounting Intern
ASV consultant
2024.05 - Current
Manager- Internal Financial Control- Financial Risk Reporting (IFC-FRR)
Axis Bank Limited
2022.04 - 2023.08
Senior Analyst- Hedge Fund Accountant
SS&C Globeop Financial services
2021.01 - 2022.03
Audit Manager- Auditing
Chhajed & Doshi
2018.02 - 2020.12
Articled Trainee- Articleship
R.S Agrawal & Associate
2012.02 - 2015.02
Pursuing Diploma in XERO & MYOB -
Career Academy
Completed Certificate course in IFRS -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting & Finance -
Mumbai University
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