Kiran Shah
Chartered Accountant And Lawyer
Pune
Summary
I am a dedicated finance professional with extensive experience in internal audit, financial reporting, and taxation. I excel at building strong relationships with all levels of management. My educational background includes CA qualifications and a Bachelor's degree in Law, alongside a proven record of delivering results in challenging environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Partner
S P Ladda and Associates
07.2025 - Current
- Specialization: Project Reports, Tax Audit, Income Tax Compliance, Internal Audit, Government Audit.
- Prepare project reports for bank loans and business planning.
- Conduct tax audits, ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act.
- Handle ITR filings for individuals, firms, and companies. Perform internal audits, focusing on risk and controls.
- Execute government audits as per statutory requirements.
- Provide tax planning and financial advisory services.Review financial statements, and ensure accuracy.
- Represent clients before tax authorities.Ensure timely statutory compliance. Supervise accounting and financial processes.
Internal Audit Manager
Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Assist in developing scope, performing testing and developing findings under the direction of Internal Audit management.
- Scope determination, development of audit planning memorandums, performance of test work and assistance with report writing.
- Conduct process audits across loan lifecycle operations ensuring adherence to SOPs and policies.
- Communicate with operating and financial management, establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management.
- Identify operational risks, control gaps, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure compliance with internal policies and RBI regulations. Review KYC, onboarding, documentation accuracy, and data integrity.
- Prepare audit reports with root-cause analysis, and actionable insights. Coordinate with cross-functional teams for audit closure. Drive continuous process improvements and standardization.
Manager Audit
V. S. Potdar and Company
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared and finalized financial statements of companies, firms, trusts, and individuals.
- Working knowledge of accounting standards and Ind AS.
- Defined internal financial controls and monitored and updated the same. Performed specific financial reporting to government authorities.
- Worked under new companies' laws.Auditing and accounting firm.
Assistant Manager
S.P.Ladda and Associates
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in financial audits and team leadership.
- Computation of tax liability & return filing under Service tax, CST, MVAT and Goods and service tax
- Working Knowledge of Goods and Services Tax (GST).Prepared for VAT audits and Business Audits under MVAT.
- Service Tax & Sales Tax, GST and VAT registrations & compliances related to it.Case Preparations and appearances before related authorities.
- Appearance before appellate Authorities (Commissioner – Appeals).
- Interacted with management for various accounting needs.
Article Assistant
V. S. Potdar and Company
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted in various accounting tasks.Gained foundational experience in audit, Taxation and accounting.
- Processed over 200 financial reports annually for diverse clients.
- Prepared and Finalized Financial Statements of Companies, Firms, Trusts, and Individuals.
- Working Knowledge of Accounting standards and Ind AS/ Ind-AS.
- Defining Internal Financial Controls and monitoring and updating the same. Specific Financial Reporting to government authorities.
- Working experience under new companies' laws.
- Accounting of Fixed Assets & Depreciation as per new Companies act 2013.Auditing and accounting firm.
Education
L.L.B.(Lawyer) -
Shivaji Maratha Law College
Pune06-2021
Chartered Accountant(CA) -
ICAI
Pune11-2017
B.Com. - Accounts & Costing
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
Pune05-2014
HSC - undefined
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
Pune05-2011
SSC - undefined
Aadarsh Balak Mandir Highschool
Islampur05-2009
Skills
- Experience in internal auditing
- Financial project analysis
- Direct tax management
- Data-driven decision support
- Financial analysis
- Cost analysis
- Strategic analysis
- Innovative problem-solving
Certification
Completed 100 hours ITT training conducted by ICAI at Pune and Completed GMCS Training at Pune.
Interests
Travelling, interacting with new individuals, listening to music
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Achievements and Extracurricular Activities: 3rd at school level in SSC, Exemption in Cost Accounting and financial management, participated in National Convention held by ICAI and National Social Service program.
Timeline
Partner
S P Ladda and Associates
07.2025 - Current
Internal Audit Manager
Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2025
Manager Audit
V. S. Potdar and Company
07.2019 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager
S.P.Ladda and Associates
03.2018 - 02.2019
Article Assistant
V. S. Potdar and Company
08.2013 - 08.2016
B.Com. - Accounts & Costing
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
HSC - undefined
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
SSC - undefined
Aadarsh Balak Mandir Highschool
L.L.B.(Lawyer) -
Shivaji Maratha Law College
Chartered Accountant(CA) -
ICAI