ZAHRA LAKADAWALA
Chartered Accountant, BCOM
Bhopal
Summary
Resourceful Accounting professional with 5 years of experience in Group Reporting seeking challenging position that enables me to learn and allows for advancement, wherein I can use my knowledge to drive organization's value and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Analyst - Finance, Group Reporting
Trafigura Global Services Private Limited
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Involved in preparation and audit of Consolidated Financial statements (IFRS) along with various Notes to Accounts for annual and Half yearly reportings.
- Audit and preparation of standalone financial statements as per Local GAAP/IFRS for subsidiaries across various Jurisdictions.
- Preparation of various MIS reports monthly and catering to Adhoc reporting whenever required.
- Reported cross company transactions within group and reconciled differences (monthly), if any.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies for various monthly reportings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness
- Played pivotal role in migration to new Accounting Software (Oracle) from various in-built systems by ensuring correct reporting to management during migration phase.
Senior Executive-Finance, Corporate Accounts
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Involved in Consolidation of Accounts (of Indian as well as Foreign Entities) and preparation of Annual Reports as per Ind AS
- Assisted in Board Presentations and prepared various MIS reports as per requirements on Investments, hedges and taxation
- Implemented Treasury module of SAP for Hedge Management, Investment, Fixed Deposit including Accounts automatization
- Responsible for Corporate Tax related works including Corporate Tax Provision, calculation of deposition of Advance tax, dividend distribution tax and deferred tax
- Handled Statutory audit and Internal audit queries for group.
- Assisted team in reporting requirements to SEBI including LODR.
Article Assistant
Abhishek Gang & Co. (Indore)
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Integral part of Bank Audit team and conducted vouching and verification of classification of NPA and prepared requisite reports such as LFAR, Tax Audit and other relevant annexure
- Conducted, led and assisted in Statutory Audits, Tax Audits of Private Limited Companies including Level 1 Enterprise, Partnership and Proprietorship Concerns and Trust
- Computation of Income and Filing of Income Tax Return, TDS Returns and handled cases of Scrutiny Assessments', Appeals' and Intimations in Direct Taxation
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (A&F) - Financial Accounting
IGNOU
Bhopal 12.2018 - 06.2019
Charted Accountant - Financial Accounting
ICAI
Bhopal 06.2013 - 05.2017
Senior Secondary And High Secondary - Commerce
CBSE
Bhopal 03.2013 - 03.2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Word proficiency, Accounting software (Oracle, SAP, Tally)
Achievementsstrengths
- City Topper (Bhopal) in CA Final Examination and CA IPCC Examination.
Timeline
Senior Analyst - Finance, Group Reporting
Trafigura Global Services Private Limited
03.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Commerce (A&F) - Financial Accounting
IGNOU
12.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Executive-Finance, Corporate Accounts
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited
10.2017 - 11.2018
Article Assistant
Abhishek Gang & Co. (Indore)
09.2014 - 09.2017
Charted Accountant - Financial Accounting
ICAI
06.2013 - 05.2017
Senior Secondary And High Secondary - Commerce
CBSE
03.2013 - 03.2013
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