Swati Gupta

SWATI GUPTA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT New Delhi, India |-|- Summary :Result oriented Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance with proven track-record of accuracy and meeting timelines in effective and efficient manner. Rich experience in audits of public and private companies across diversified sectors entailing managing finalization of year end financial statements and reviewing maintenance of books of accounts. Adept in financial reporting and analysis, reviewing financial records, verifying accounts, processing and maintaining company records and cash flow management. Highly skilled in advanced excel, analyzing data and preparing reports, collaboration with local and international clients and preparing financial statements ensuring 100% regulatory compliance (USGAAP/UKGAAP/IFRS). Experience:Accounting & Finance Freelancer | July 2024 till Present • Skilled in financial analysis and streamlining audit processes with organized record keeping and providing valuable insights to clients. • Maintaining and recording up-to-date records of financial transactions resulting in improved accuracy and compliance. • Managing and processing accounts payable, accounts receivables including invoice processing and payment management, periodic bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions and reconciliations, fixed asset register and related accounting. • Managing month end and year end closing processes and providing audit support. • Preparation of financial statements, other financial reports, budgets and forecasts ensuring 100% compliance and stakeholder's confidence. Manager | February 2023 till May 2024 PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center (Kolkata) Private Ltd • Managed team of Senior Associates for performing audits and accounting reviews of private companies in Canada achieving market growth rate of 20% compared to previous year. • Managed external audits and client relationships with effective collaboration with teams in Canada, resolving issues timely ensuring audits were completed within given timelines under assigned budget. • Track record of overseeing financial statements including trial balance, bank reconciliation, income statement, balance sheet and age wise accounts payables and receivables statements. • Identified significant control deficiency in audit of client with respect to maintenance of fixed asset register ensuring accurate financial statements disclosures. • Keen analyst with distinction of reviewing, investigating and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financials & documents that leads to transparency in reporting to stakeholders. • Effectively managed audit teams, performed timely review and provided constructive feedback. Assistant Manager |December 2020 till October 2022 Grant Thornton Advisory Pvt Ltd • Managed statutory audits of UK based public and private companies, including audit planning, execution and completion with maintaining quality documentation. • Collaborated with UK onshore teams in audit preparation, documentation ensuring compliance and reducing discrepancies by 10%. • Performed appropriate substantive procedures to ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS which included trial balance review, account reconciliations, examined records, analytical review, test of details, variance analysis, ratio analysis and trend analysis. • Reviewed and analyzed financial accounting information and mitigating potential audit issues and deriving appropriate audit conclusion. • Commended for a track-record of 100% accuracy and consistently completed audit engagements within assigned deadlines. Received good feedbacks and appreciation for work performed from onshore teams. Assistant Manager - Audit & Assurance| February 2018 till December 2020 Deloitte Haskins & Sells (DHS) • Conducted statutory audits, tax audits, limited reviews and certification assignment of public and private companies to ensure compliance with Indian GAAP/ IND-AS. • Planned and executed audit of the different clients as per applicable regulatory requirements using risk based audit methodology. Performed audit planning and risk assessment including summarizing information, performing trends and variance analysis to identify potential risks and significant account balances. • Assisted in review of internal controls, identifying and suggesting improvements that enhanced operational efficiency by 10%. • Analyzed and monitored implementation of significant flow of transactions and identified risk associated with various account balances. • Performed required control and substantive procedures as per Auditing Standards, evaluating quality and quantity of audit evidences and derived audit conclusion to determine audit opinion on financial statements. • Performed thorough review of financial statements to correct any discrepancies. Investigated and resolved audit issues in timely manner. Key clientele handled during the abovementioned period : - CPP Assistance Services Private Limited (Assistance services for card protection, mobile protection, asset care etc.) - Willis Tower Watson India Private Ltd. (Human resources consultancy and other advisory services) - Goodyear India Limited (Manufacturing & Trading of tyres) - Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre India Pvt. Ltd. (Healthcare sector) Article Assistant -Audit & Assurance | October 2013 – December 2016 Mayur Batra & Co. Chartered Accountants (Independent member of BKR International) • Assisted in statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits of Japanese private companies. • Identified and assessed business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies by performing account reconciliations and verifying supporting documents i.e. invoices, purchase orders, bills, bank payments and receipts etc. • Preparation of financial statements, audit reports and income tax returns. Education :Chartered Accountant (CA) | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Cleared CA CPT, IPCC, Final Group 1 in First Attempt: 58.75% May 2017 B.Com (hons.) | Delhi University Graduated with distinction: 65% - Certifications :> Refresher Course on GST | NICASA of NIRC of ICAI > Bookkeeping Basics | Great Learning Academy July 2017 August 2024 Skills:Technical Skills :> Financial reporting and analysis > Financial statement preparation > Auditing and assurance > Financial modelling > Bookkeeping > Budgeting and forecasting > GAAP and IFRS compliance > Financial ratios, variance & trend analysis > Account reconciliations Soft Skills :> Analytical skills > Time management and Prioritization > Collaboration skills > Team management and leadership > Client relationship management > Communication skills > Problem solving > Adaptability and flexibility > Learning and professional development Accounting software :> Microsoft excel (Advanced) > Google Sheets > ERP packages and Accounting Software proficiency (QuickBooks, Xero, Oracle, SAP, Achievements and awards:• • • • • • • • PwC Knowledge Accelerator in November 2023. Grant Thornton Certificate of Appreciation in April 2021. Deloitte Certificate of Achievement - Move the Dot team in November 2019. Certificate of Merit from St. Margaret Sr. Sec. School for achieving CGP 9.8 in 2009-10. Second prize in "Best out of waste" competition held by Ecology club St. Margaret Sr. Sec. School in July 2010. Certificate of participation in Math Mind 2009 held in Mount Abu Public School, Delhi. Certificate of Excellence for First position in Advertisement activity held by St. Margaret Sr. Sec. School in October 2009. Certificate of Merit and Scholarships from St. Margaret School in years 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08. Volunteering experience:Deloitte Impact day, volunteered for Project Financial Literacy training in Delhi. The purpose was to collaborate with NGO and November 2018 educate them with budgeting and financial management techniques. Personal Information:D.O.B : 9 July,1994 | Language known : English, Hindi | Hobbies : Music and Cooking