NEELAM PHALKE
Mob No : +1-209-***-****
E-mail id : ******.**@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am eager to embrace challenging positions across various fields, with a primary focus on roles related to Accounts, Finance, and Income Tax. I seek opportunities that involve executing accounting programs and taxation work within dynamic environments, where I can contribute meaningfully while pursuing professional growth and continuous learning. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Equivalent to a Master’s degree in the U.S., as confirmed by the evaluation report from NASBA International Evaluation Services..
● Chartered Accountant from ICAI, New Delhi in May 2008, with majors in Accounts, Direct & Indirect Tax, Audit and Information Technology. Masters In Commerce from Mumbai University in April, 2002 with majors in Financial & Managerial Accounting, Taxation and Audit.
● Bachelor in Commerce from Mumbai University in April, 2000.
● H.S.C. (High school Diploma - 12th grade) from Maharashtra State Board, Pune in April, 1997.
● S.S.C (10th grade) from Maharashtra State Board, Pune in April 1995. PROFESSIONAL COURSES & PROJECTS
Successfully completed General Management & Communication Skills course from ICAI, New Delhi. Computer programme in Basic from Computer Education & Training Academy in 1994 with “A” grade. Proficient in Internet, Windows OS, MS Office, WordStar & Accounting Software – Tally 7.2, Tally 6.3, Tally 5.4, Tally 4.5, TDSPac. PassedG.C.C. Typing Examination with 30 (W.P.M) in May, 1998. Conversant with SAP (Finance module – Version R-3). PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Maintenance and scrutiny of subsidiary books and ledgers.
● Preparation and finalization of accounting statements.
● Development of Management Information Systems (MIS).
● Preparation of monthly budget vs. actual statements, with comprehensive reviews.
● Monthly reporting to management based on budget analyses.
● Daily preparation of bank reconciliations.
● Monitoring due dates for legal compliance, including monthly TDS deductions and deposits, and preparation and filing of quarterly TDS returns.
● Review and update of third-party contracts.
● Preparation of income tax returns for both corporate and non-corporate assessees. AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Preparation for audits, addressing auditor queries, and finalizing audit reports for both corporate and non-corporate clients.
● Preparation of service tax challans for corporate and non-corporate assessees.
● Preparation and filing of various forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies.
● Application and maintenance of foreign grants under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
● Practical experience in applying to establish new trusts, societies, and NGOs under the Bombay Public Trust Act.
● Hands-on experience in ensuring legal compliance for trusts, societies, and NGOs.
● Assisting with administrative work as needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE – 8+ YEARS
Organization : Pedder Johnson Finance Ltd.
Duration : FromDecember 1st 2008 to June 15th 2010 Designation : Accounts & Finance Manager.
Responsibilities
● Managing the Accounts Department consisted of 3 Companies And Their teams(sister concern concerns)
● Timely compliances of records and returns to Income Tax Department andRegistrar of Companies
● MIS Reporting toBusinessheads.
Organization : Reliance Communications Ltd., India Duration : From 11th February 2008 to 30th November 2008 Designation : Commercial Executive (Accounts).
Responsibilities
● Monitoring Expenses Part of the Broadband Business.
● Monthly Revenue calculation and analysis based on the subscribers’ data from ADC System.
● MISReporting toBusinessheads.
● Compiling & checking TDS Receivables data from all the circles (all the branches) at national level and sending it to Accounts after necessary remarks). Organization : Focus On the Global South, India
Programme : Focus India Programme
Duration : From 15th June, 2004 to 15th June, 2006. Designation : AccountsExecutive.
Responsibilities : Played an important role in the process of the organization’s registration under the Bombay Public Trust Act. I also helped to process the FCRA grants for the organization. This employer had sent me to their funder at Bangkok For a week to present their financial reports to the Funder.
Organization : WSF IndiaTrust. Programme : World Social Forum- 2004. Duration : From 20th November 2003 to 14th June 2004. Designation : Senior Accountant.
Responsibilities : I was one of the key persons from the Accounts Department to look after the accounting work of an event.
Organization : M/s S. P. Nayak & Co., Chartered Accountant. Duration : From 1st August, 2003 to 19th November, 2003. Designation : Accounts Assistant
Organization : M/s S. P. Nayak & Co., Chartered Accountant. Duration : From 1st August, 2000 to 31st July, 2003. Designation : Article Clerk under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. About Organization : M/s. S.P. Nayak & Co. is a Chartered Accountancy firm based at Goregaon (East), Mumbai.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS:
● Hardworking and sincere
● Positive attitude toward work
● Strong believer in teamwork: “Together Everyone Achieves More”
● Highly organized
● Punctual
PERSONAL INFORMATION
● Languages Known : Marathi, Hindi, English
● Nationality : Indian
● Authorized to work in USA (EAD) : Yes
● Marital Status : Married
CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
● Received a Certificate of Social Service from HelpAge India for raising awareness and assisting in fundraising efforts for the care of the elderly, regardless of race, religion, caste, or creed.
● Awarded a Certificate of Participation from the National Association for the Blind for fundraising efforts during All-India Flag Day in 1989.