CA Arpan Shrivastava
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Reliance Retail, enhancing financial performance through meticulous attention to detail, robust cost reduction strategies, and profit maximization. Excelled in managing complex audits and tax compliance during my Articleship at M.B.K & Associates. Skilled in accounting principles and fostering stakeholder relationships, achieving significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Finance
Reliance Retail
Navi Mumbai
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Administer monthly P&L reviews for MIS with inclusion of external market intelligence.
- Assisted with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Generated comprehensive reports analyzing Gross Margin and Intake Margin for each SKU.
- Executed strategies to optimize working capital, emphasizing AP and inventory.
- Reduced expenses by effectively managing stock levels.
- Developed aging schedules and provision calculations for accounts payable and inventory.
- Preparing & presenting business presentations for Monthly &
Weekly Business Operational Control Review. - Analyzed B2B debtor accounts and identified recurring returns to improve payment patterns and business processes.
- Collaborate with Procurement for margin improvements through alignment and analysis.
- Ensure financial alignment in Procurement activities.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Managed foreign remittances, import Letters of Credit (LCs), and Document Arrival Notices (DANs), ensuring timely payments, regulatory compliance, and prompt issue resolution.
- Collaborated with banks and stakeholders to optimize trade finance operations while adhering to internal policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
Assistant Manager
Torq Commodities Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted contract-wise P&L variance and profitability analysis to assess financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed and distributed stock reports for warehouses in Nigeria and Senegal to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Prepared cost estimates for new contracts to ensure accurate budgeting and financial planning
Articleship Trainee
M.B.K & Associates
Indore, India
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Conducted statutory audits for small firms, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Executed tax audits for individuals and small firms, ensuring tax law adherence.
- Prepared accurate Income Tax Returns (ITR) and ensured timely filing.
- Managed GST returns for small firms and individuals, ensuring compliance.
- Assisted in financial statement preparation and process improvement recommendations.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India02.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Cost reduction strategies
- Accounting principles
- Profit maximization techniques
Hobbies
- Reading diverse books including non-fiction, psychology, and Hindi-Urdu poetry
- Cricket enthusiast
- Cooking
Skills
MS Excel, MS Word, MS-Powerpoint, SAP
Languages
English, Hindi
Accomplishments
- Qualified in State Level NCSC
- AIR 7 in Accounts test conducted by Aldine India
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Torq Commodities Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
Manager Finance
Reliance Retail
07.2022 - 12.2024
Articleship Trainee
M.B.K & Associates
02.2019 - 02.2022
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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