Cost Controller
Resume:
RUCHI ARORA (C.A., India)
Core Competencies
Soft Skills
Computer Skills
Self- Starter
People Soft(Oracle)
Exp. Working in Multi- Cultural Environment
Microsoft GP
Deadlines Driven
Excel
Inter-personal skills
Tally
Attention to Detail
Word, Power Point
Work Experience
3W Networks (Telecommunications) Jan’15 – July’15
Project Cost Controller
Key Responsibilities:
Primarily making budget and plans for the projects awarded to company after discussions with General Manager, Sales team and the respective project manager.
Analysis and checking of accurate booking of payroll, overheads and material.
Checking of accurate booking and timely issuance of invoices following collection as per the PO.
Analysis on monthly basis of the Actual Vs Forecast in the budget
Checking LC requirements on projects and preparation of the same for submission to banks.
Petty cash Handling and maintaining cash book.
Preparation of bank and other balance sheet accounts Reconciliations.
Passing of prepaid and amortization journals
Track all major expenses and payments for significant contracts.;
Prepare reports requested by Senior management, Executives or Bank.
Assist in smooth conducting of Internal and External Audit.
Providing monthly variance report to PM for their respective projects
Analysis of cost trends from start till end of project.
Preparing Monthly reporting to Management.
Preparation of Month end accrual Journals, allocation of entries across project phases.
Review coding on Invoices.
Smooth project closure after assurance of all paper work and bonds clearance.
Review all the Purchase orders by liaising with Purchasing and Projects team and follow up on the receipt of invoices and material against the same
Oceaneering International Services Limited (Oil & Gas)
Dec’10 – Dec’14
(Perth, Australia/Dubai, UAE/Chandigarh, India)
Cost Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
Primarily making forecast along with the budget and plans for the projects awarded to company after discussions with General Manager and the project managers.
Analysis and checking of accurate booking of payroll, invoices and revenue recognition.
Analysis on monthly basis of the Actual Vs Forecast in the budget
Petty cash Handling and maintaining cash book.
Preparation of bank and other balance sheet accounts Reconciliations.
Passing of accrual, prepaid and amortization journals
Submission of monthly reports/analysis to management
Raising AFE (Approved Fixed Expenditure), capitalization and disposal forms for fixed assets
Handling Audit queries and assists in smooth conduction of internal and external audit.
Project number creation for upcoming projects as per the tenure and estimated revenue details.
Providing monthly variance report to PM for their respective projects
Analysis of cost trends
Expense submission for Employees
Review all the Purchase orders by liaising with Purchasing and Projects team and follow up on the receipt of invoices and material against the same
GL Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
Assets management of all Eastern Hemisphere Region
Lease management of all Eastern hemisphere Region as per IAS
Accurate depreciation calculation of all assets
Timely disposal/ retirement of assets
Reconciliation of accounts and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
Compile and analyze financial information to accounts, such as journal entries and document business transactions.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and review expense and other accounting documents and expenditure trends
Ensure that the financial records are maintained as per company’s policy to ensure adherences to IAS and that relevant financial information is reviewed and discussed with all levels of management for appropriate decision making.
Recording and valuation of transfer of assets.
Payroll Journals, Bonus accruals, leave accruals, Gratuity calculations.
Preparation of Financial reports and analysis.
Maintain proper vendor files in order to retrieve data easily.
Article SHIP (Training) Aug’07 – Aug’10
(CA Internship)
Completed Three years of CA Article ship under KJMA Associates, Industrial Area, Panchkula.
Some of my major assignments during article ship and while working as an audit assistant are:
Statutory/Internal Audit &Taxation
Exposed to:
Compliance with requirement of schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956.
Compliance with Accounting Standards.
Drafting Audit Reports as per the new reporting requirements of Companies Audit Report Order, 2003 (CARO).
Review of Corporate Governance Report and other Secretarial records.
Preparation of Audit Plan and ensure completion of the same with in the time
Analysis of Revenue Booking System.
Analysis of Debtors and Creditors-Ageing, Recovery Period, Balance Confirmation Procedures and legal cases.
Analysis of Stock and Stores – Identification procedures for Slow Moving, Non Moving and Obsolete items, analysis of Purchase Procedure.
Preparation and review of various reconciliation statement e.g. BRS, Stock.
E-TDS Return
Service Tax computation, return filing.
Preparation of Income Tax computation of Individual, Firms and Companies.
Academic Credentials
Professional Degree
Chartered Accountant) CA May’06 – May’11
Board: ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
B.Com Honors in Accounting (Degree) - May’03 – May’06
Board: Punjab University
Institute: Government College for Girls, Chandigarh – 75.80%
HSC May’02 – May’03
Board: Central Board of Secondary education – 80.2%
SSC Mar’00 – Mar’01
Board: Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi – 69.4%
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