Ajesh Chandra

*B Lansdown Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025 Phone: 021*******

E-Mail: acwet4@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Tax Accountant with 20 years working for large accountancy firms. Contributing team player and comfortable working independently as needed. Seeking position for a Business Advisory Service Manager with an accounting firm focused on building relationships with business and individual clients.

Skills

Financial reports

Budgeting

Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills

Conflict resolution

Meeting deadlines

Multitasking

Collaborative team member

Highly dependable

Fast learner

Excellent attention to details

Employment History

KPMG Fiji March 2011 to June 2012

Business Advisory Service Manager

Independently analyzed accounts and reports impacting taxes.

Developed tax strategies for clients and meet with tax departments

Prepared analysis of tax expenses for month-end accounting review.

Ensured that proper internal controls over the tax compliance process were in place and routinely tested.

Prepared cash tax forecasts for planning and estimated payments.

Conduct in house training on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Deferred Tax Accounting and Cash flows

Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked).

Conducted studies and submitted recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

Monitored compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts documenting business transactions.

Oversaw day-to-day work of 12 employees who were directly reporting to me.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Lautoka, Fiji January 1997 to February 2011

Business Advisory Service Manager

Independently analyzed accounts and reports impacting taxes.

Developed tax strategies for clients and meet with tax departments

Prepared analysis of tax expenses for month-end accounting review.

Ensured that proper internal controls over the tax compliance process were in place and routinely tested.

Prepared cash tax forecasts for planning and estimated payments.

Conduct in house training on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Deferred Tax Accounting and Cash flows

Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked).

Conducted studies and submitted recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

Monitored compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts documenting business transactions.

Oversaw day-to-day work of 10 employees who were directly reporting to me.

Jay Lal & Co, Chartered Accountants Lautoka, Fiji January 1991 to December 1996

Accounts Clerk

Maintained daily bookkeeping report.

Assisted with auditing and responding to company accountants.

Maintained efficient internal accounting controls, adherence to accounting policies and other company policies and procedures.

Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.

Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts documenting business transactions.

Prepared analysis of tax expenses for month-end accounting review.

Education

2014 University of Auckland New Zealand

Tax base, Corporate Business Taxation and Tax Avoidance

(3 units completed and 3 units are left towards – Masters of Taxation)

1993-1997 Eldorado College (USA)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting – ( CPA Australia has confirmed the acceptance of this Degree)

2010 Upper State New York University New York,

Master of Science in Accounting

Achievements

Promoted as Senior Accountant in July 2003 and in January 2007 promoted as Assistant manager and in January 2009 promoted as Manager in Business Advisory Service

Special training on Accpacc General Ledger and Accounts receivable at Oswin Griffiths, Chartered Accountants in New Zealand

Consistently received positive performance reviews.

Consistently received a 100% customer satisfaction rate.

Interest

I take keen interests in sports especially soccer and rugby

Like to keep myself physically fit

Like to read and keep updated with current affairs

I enjoy interacting with people from different religions and cultures; this is mostly done with my passion and interest in Christian activities

Referees

Will be provided upon request

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