GEETANJALI KABRA

***** ****** **** *******

Fremont, CA - 94538

Phone# 716-***-****

abg53i@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (CA License).

. Chartered Accountant (CA) (India).

. 8 years of extensive experience in accounting, taxation and auditing,

working with MNC's and topmost financial accounting firms in US and

India.

. Excellent understanding of Accounting principles, functions and

bookkeeping.

. Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Financial Reporting &

Analysis.

. Experience of Internal control Assessment and improved systems

implementation.

Lindquist, Von Husen & Joyce LLP, San Francisco, CA - A CPA firm

specializing in Auditing, Taxation, Accounting, Management and Business

advisory services.

Sr. Accountant/Auditor

Oct 2008 - Present

. Prepare balance sheets and income statements as well as document and

disclose technical and complex accounting issues as per GAAP

requirements.

. Perform intercompany transactions and monthly reconciliations as per

GAAP requirements and preparing consolidated financial statements.

. Plan, coordinate and administer all aspects of financial statement

audit including financial and operational audits. Evaluate adequacy of

accounting, financial and administrative controls ensuring compliance

with applicable laws and regulations.

. Work on complex issues such as fixed asset impairment, share based

compensations, consolidations and costs certifications.

. Perform risk analyses on each client's business to determine the areas

in operations or finance susceptible to fraud or misstatement.

Beta Soft Systems INC. - Fremont, CA

Sr. Accountant

Sept 2007-Sept 2008

. Performed accounting functions including payment processing for

accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll report generation and

check processing.

. Analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, monthly and

quarterly close and reconciling accounts to the general ledger.

Preparing journal entries and generating A/P and A/ R reports.

. Preparing financial reports as well as income and balance sheet

statements and provide data to senior management to make business

decisions.

. Performing ad-hoc analyses to anticipate trends and financial

reporting including forecasting results of operations and contributing

to annual and mid-year financial planning.

. Coordinate all tax compliance and reporting and ensure that tax

filings are completed timely and accurately

Irani & Co, Pune, India - A private accounting firm specializing in

Auditing, Taxation and Consultancy Services, having clients spread across a

wide range of industries including MNC's, manufacturing, service, banking,

investment and technology.

Sr. Accountant Mar 2003 -

Jun 2006

. Analyzed financial performance and evaluated business plans viability,

capital structure and statutory requirements of Indian Institute of

Planning & Management, a leading business institution in India.

. Responsible for filing tax returns of partnerships, C-corporations, S-

Corporations, estates, trusts and preparing balance sheets and income

statements.

. Year-end finalization, which included financial statement analysis,

inter-company consolidations and drafting annual reports and

management letters.

. Responsible for all fixed asset accounts, including monthly

additions, transfers, disposals, depreciation, and monthly

reconciliations

. Conducted internal audits on a monthly basis for an investment

management company. (Revenue for the yr 2004-2005 was $12.2 million.)

. Planned and implemented audit programs and ensured compliance of

statutes and legislations including Accounting Standards, Company Law

and Taxation legislation.

. Drafted statutory and management audit reports and managed group

discussions and meetings with clients

A.H.Joshi & Co Chartered Accountants, Pune, India - A private accounting

firm providing taxation, auditing and accounting services across a wide

range of industries.

Accounting and Tax Intern Feb 2001 -

Feb 2003

. Advised audit clients in developing GAAP compliant accounting

treatment for transactions. Conducted audits for managements to assess

effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and

efficiency of operations.

. Coordinated the execution of multiple audit engagements simultaneously

including partnerships, C corporations and trusts. Demonstrated time

management and supervision skills while interacting with internal and

external management.

. Evaluated accounting operations and developed accounting system for

clients.

. Determined standard and actual costs of manufacturing including raw

materials, inventory and labor for clients and analyzed variances.

Education/Professional Certifications

. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Nov 2007)

Financial Accounting & Reporting: 91/100

Auditing and Attestation: 87/100

Regulation: 83/100

Business Environment & Concepts: 83/100

. Chartered Accountant (CA) - Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (

June 2006)

. Master of Commerce - Pune University, India ( June 2005) GPA 3.82 (US

Equivalent MS)

. Bachelor of Commerce - Pune University, India (April 2003) GPA 3.82

(US Equivalent BS)

Computer Skills:

. QuickBooks, ProSystem Fx Engagement, Tally, MS Word, PowerPoint,

Excel.

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