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LAKSHMI DEVRANI

Palmerston North,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced accountant with a solid background in accounting, accumulated over 7 years in professional services. Possessing diverse experience in CA firms of different scales, I have honed my skills across various aspects of Business Activity Statements (BAS), specializing in compliance tasks like finalizing accounts handling tax and GST returns. A motivated individual eager to tackle fresh challenges, bringing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal abilities to every role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

BAS Accountant

Juneja and Co.
02.2022 - 08.2022

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepared Financial Statements for Individuals, Firms, and Companies in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Finalized and filed Income Tax and GST returns for Individuals, Partnership firms, and Companies.
  • Assisted in document preparation for Tax Authorities and represented clients.
  • Managed monthly accounting for client portfolio companies.
  • Established accounting and reporting systems for clients.
  • Oversaw financial functions, reviewed accounting work, and submitted statutory returns.
  • Liaised with third parties like banks, insurers, and tax authorities.
  • Handled taxation authority queries/disputes.
  • Conducted general accounting duties including reconciliations and trial balance consolidation.
  • Managed client relationships, addressing accounting queries through meetings and calls.
  • Ensured compliance with Companies Office requirements and maintained statutory records.
  • Identified operational issues in clients' businesses and proposed solutions.
  • Ensured legislative compliance, maintained high client satisfaction, and upheld professional and ethical standards.

Accountant

Self Employed
04.2020 - 12.2021

Delivering tailored accounting solutions to support the operations of a wholesaler and retail distributor, alongside managing the income tax returns for some clients.

Audit and Accounting Assistant

Saurabh Agarwal & Co.
01.2018 - 09.2018

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing comprehensive financial statement preparation services for individuals, firms, and companies in adherence to relevant statutes and accounting standards set forth by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
  • Handling the computation, finalization, and filing of income tax returns for individuals, partnership firms, and companies.
  • Assisting in the preparation of documentation for submission to tax authorities. Managing indirect taxes including GST registration, preparation, and filing of returns.
  • Conducting statutory audits, tax audits, and stock audits, overseeing audit activities from planning to report issuance.
  • Performing bank statement reconciliations.

Accountant

CA Firms
2013 - 2017

BAS accounting roles

Education

CA in Process -

CA Finalist
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
01-2024

ACCA (Registration in Process)
01-2024

Master of Commerce -

Indira Gandhi National Open University
01-2017

Bachelor of Commerce -

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
01-2013

Skills

  • Leadership and Management
  • Rapid and adaptive
  • Solution oriented Professional
  • Skilled Multitasker
  • Effective cross-functional communicator
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Tax Preparation
  • Year-end close
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Information Technology Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Tally ERP 9

Visa Status

New Zealand partnership visa (work without restriction for any NZ employer)

Nationality

Indian

Passport No.

U3419050

Personal Interest

Learning yoga, exploring local cafes, trying out new recipes in my kitchen, going for walks around Palmerston North and discovering the charm of my neighborhood on foot.

Timeline

BAS Accountant

Juneja and Co.
02.2022 - 08.2022

Accountant

Self Employed
04.2020 - 12.2021

Audit and Accounting Assistant

Saurabh Agarwal & Co.
01.2018 - 09.2018

Accountant

CA Firms
2013 - 2017

CA in Process -

CA Finalist

ACCA (Registration in Process)

Master of Commerce -

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
LAKSHMI DEVRANI