General Ledger Accounting
Archana Junnarkar
Accountant
Summary
With 13+ years of experience in accounting and finance, looking for an opportunity in a fast growing company to build out best accounting practices and make accounting a competitive advantage within an organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head - Accounts and Finance
Aaroka Fashion Private Limited
Mumbai
07.2012 - 05.2019
- Led 3 members to handle all accounting and tax matters, including recording fixed assets, creating financial reports, and conducting audits.
- Analyzed financial reports and tax laws to reduce tax liability.
- Improved processes for VAT, GST and Withholding Tax Return filing, saving 4 days of calculation time and increasing consistency by 4%.
- Ensured lawful and accurate monthly tax return filings with 0 incident of filing for extensions, resulted in eliminating fees, penalties and interest.
- Prepared detailed schedules and technical accounting memorandum to support complex accounting treatment - details for Transfer Pricing Report and Tax Audit Reports.
- Designed system for documents submission for Bank Realization Certificate and MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme) Export Incentives.
- Bank Liaising for forward Contract, for obtaining the best rate for converting Foreign Inward Remittances, Making Project Reports for proposal of Loans and Banking facilities.
- Responsible for managing cash in hand of INR 30,000 to INR 50,000.
- Responsible for managing payroll of 60 employees.
Chief Finance Officer
Sharma Stones (Mumbai) Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Restructured of Accounting Systems. Developed and executed internal controls/ reporting systems to check compliances and control of transactions.
- Prepared journal entries , complete general ledger operations, monthly, year-end closing and draw up financial reports.
- Led a team of 3 junior accountants, providing mentorship and feedback through weekly 1:1 session.
- Responsible for managing payroll of 70 employees.
- Built out processes for monthly and quarterly filing of VAT returns and Withholding Tax returns.
- Vendor management including tax payment. Administered accounts receivable and accounts payable from our banks.
- Dealt with all finance related queries of staff and clients.
- Bank Liaison, Making Project Reports for proposal of Loans and Banking facilities.
Articled Clerk (Internship)
Ambekar, Shelar, Karve and Ambardekar, Chartered Accountants
Thane
01.2003 - 07.2006
- Prepared journal entries, complete general ledger operations and draw up financial reports of Private Limited Companies, Partnership Firms, Co-Op. Housing Societies, Co-Op. Credit Societies.
- Prepared details for Withholding Tax returns, VAT returns of Private Limited Companies and Limited Companies.
- Assisted in Audit of Private Limited Companies, Limited Companies, Co-Operative Entities, Government Forest Development Agency, Government MPSP (Education Department).
Education
Master of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Audit
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India 06.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Audit
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India 06.2001 - 03.2004
Skills
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Financial Reporting
Tax Accounting
Tally ERP Accounting Software
SAP FI
Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
GAAP
Data Analysis
Certification
Chartered Accountants Professional Examination II (CA Inter)
01-2006
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4 HANA for Financial Accounting Associate
12-2022
Timeline
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4 HANA for Financial Accounting Associate
12-2022
Head - Accounts and Finance
Aaroka Fashion Private Limited
07.2012 - 05.2019
Chief Finance Officer
Sharma Stones (Mumbai) Private Limited
09.2007 - 06.2012
Chartered Accountants Professional Examination II (CA Inter)
01-2006
Master of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Taxation, Audit
University of Mumbai
06.2004 - 05.2006
Articled Clerk (Internship)
Ambekar, Shelar, Karve and Ambardekar, Chartered Accountants
01.2003 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting, Audit
University of Mumbai
06.2001 - 03.2004
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