Priya Tolasariya | Freelancer Resume

Priya Tolasariya www.linkedin.com/in/priyatolasariya |-| - | New Delhi, India PROFILE SUMMARY Curious and ambi ous Chartered Accountant with a diverse background in ﬁnance, accoun ng, taxa on, business strategy, opera ons, and digital transforma on across mul ple industries. Adept at balancing hard work with an enjoyable and dynamic work culture and excelling in entrepreneurial and startup-driven roles. Known for a strategic mindset, adaptability, quick learning and problem-solving abili es, with a track record of streamlining ﬁnancial processes, enhancing compliance, op mizing business eﬃciencies, and leading cross-func onal teams. Passionate about leveraging technology and ﬁnancial exper se to drive innova on and create impac ul solu ons. Seeking opportuni es to contribute strong ﬁnancial acumen, leadership skills, and a forwardthinking approach to high-growth organiza ons. SOFT SKILLS Strategic Thinking | Leadership & Team Management | Nego a on & Persuasion | Communica on & Interpersonal Skills | ProblemSolving | Decision-Making | Customer Rela onship Management TECHNICAL SKILLS MS Excel | MS PowerPoint | WooCommerce | Elementor | Canva | Tally Accoun ng So ware| Zoho Books | ACE Accoun ng | SEO | SEM PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE An cube Coworking Spaces (Biz Labs Ventures), New Delhi, India | Managing Partner (Aug 2022 – May 2025)  Op mized cost-eﬃcient business setup with minimal capex through strategic sourcing, reducing total cost by up to 20% as compared to industry standards.  Led ﬁnancial planning, accoun ng, taxa on, and compliance, ensuring smooth opera ons.  Achieved 85% occupancy within the ﬁrst year of opera ons.  A ained EBITDA proﬁtability within 6 months, with a peak EBITDA margin of 31%.  Automated opera ons within 6 months through SOPs, staﬀ training, and process op miza ons.  Reduced opera onal overheads by 20%, enhancing proﬁtability and cost eﬃciency.  Maintained a 70% client reten on rate through excep onal customer service and rela onship management.  Developed strategic partnerships with major aggregators and IPCs, enhancing industry reputa on.  Led Google Ads campaigns achieving a ROAS of 3-6x through op mized marke ng strategies. Meraastro (UA Vision Pvt. Ltd.), Hyderabad, India | Head of Opera ons and Finance (Dec 2019 – Sep 2021)  Spearheaded end-to-end business setup, including team hiring, vendor nego a ons, and opera ons.  Managed ﬁnancial accoun ng, taxa on, and regulatory compliance. Lenore Baking Studio, Hyderabad, India | Founder & Solopreneur (Jul 2018 – Nov 2020)  Established a bou que baking studio with an extensive product range, including wedding cakes, customized desserts, and catering services.  Achieved breakeven within one year; successfully catered to 500+ guests within the ﬁrst six months.  Achieved up to 60% net proﬁt during peak seasons  Established a renowned brand reputa on across mul ple ci es.  Managed end-to-end opera ons, including inventory, produc on, marke ng, and ﬁnancial management. Luharuka & Associates, Hyderabad, India | Chartered Accountant (Jan 2018 – May 2018)  Led audits for a $60M turnover logis cs ﬁrm, providing insights to senior leadership.  Conducted ﬁnancial and tax audits ensuring regulatory adherence.  Provided tax compliance and ﬁnancial repor ng advisory to SMEs and corporate clients. Saraf & Chandra Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, India | Ar cled Assistant (Jul 2015 – Sep 2016)  Assisted in audits for large Indian corporates, ensuring compliance with industry standards.  Oversaw tax ﬁlings and regulatory compliance for various businesses.  Evaluated ﬁnancial statements, accoun ng prac ces, and tax eﬃciency strategies. Ernst & Young (S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP), Hyderabad, India | Ar cled Assistant (Sep 2013 – Jul 2015)  Managed corporate tax compliances for large MNCs.  Performed deferred tax calcula ons and ﬁnancial analysis.  Assisted in tax restructuring advisories and corporate tax li ga ons.  Researched latest developments in taxa on and contributed to industry publica ons.  Prepared submissions for tax assessments at appellate tribunals, high courts, and the Supreme Court.  Represented clients at assessing oﬃcer and ITO levels for tax assessments. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Ins tute of Chartered Accountants of India | Chartered Accountant (CA) (Indian equivalent of CPA/ ACCA) (2012 – 2016)  Cleared IPCC and CA Final in ﬁrst a empt.  Courses: Financial Management, Accoun ng and Financial Repor ng, Cost Accoun ng, Direct & Indirect Tax Laws, Corporate Law Lavonne Academy of Baking Science & Pastry Arts, Bengaluru, India | Diplôme de Pâ sserie (2017)  Awarded Best Outgoing Student.  Created an award-winning feasibility report for a premium café venture. Osmania University, Hyderabad, India | Bachelors in Commerce (2012 – 2015)  Courses: Economics, Accoun ng, Tax Laws, Business Studies Digital Vidya | Cer ﬁed Digital Media Marke ng (2022)  Specializa on: SEO, SEM, SMM, Email & Inbound Marke ng. ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS       Discipline Captain, Gitanjali Senior School. Deputy Head Girl, Delhi Public School. Awarded Scholar Blazer for consistent academic excellence Won medals in basketball, throwball, and discus throw Co-Chair, Road Safety, Young Indians (Yi), Hyderabad (2020) – Led impac ul road safety ini a ves, earning Best Road Safety Ver cal recogni on at the Young Indians Na onal Level. Volunteer, Traﬃc Forum, Hyderabad City Security Council (2020) – Led 'WeCop' with Hyderabad City Police, conduc ng awareness programs in 120+ schools, impac ng 20K+ students, and receiving special recogni on from the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad.