Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting

Janki Mistry

Chartered Accountant (CA) Pursuing CPA B.Com, LLB (Practicing Certificate Holder)

Northlake, Texas 76247 +1-945-***-**** *******************@*****.*** Professional Summary

Accounting & Tax Professional with 9+ years of expertise in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and process automation. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Ind AS, and Indian direct taxation, with hands-on experience in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP BPC), tax software (Drake, Saral, Reylon), and financial analysis tools. Proficient in journal entry preparation, reconciliation, and month-end closing, covering CAPEX budgeting, fixed asset capitalization, bank reconciliations, and payroll accounting using Oracle. Successfully managed fixed asset lifecycle accounting, from budget allocation and procurement to depreciation calculations, asset tagging, and audits in collaboration with external and internal auditors. Experienced in preparing CAPEX budget vs. actual reconciliation, enabling better financial decision-making for large-scale projects. Extensive experience in TDS/TCS compliance and return filing, along with hands-on exposure to corporate tax matters, expatriate taxation, and indirect tax (GST, VAT, Service Tax) compliance. Assisted in quarterly and year-end Internal Reporting Package, preparing financial data to support senior management’s decision- making.

Proven ability to automate accounting processes, enhance financial reporting accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve compliance and operational efficiency. Skilled in Excel automation, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, and dynamic dashboards, streamlining financial analysis and reporting.

Currently pursuing CPA (USA), targeting completion by Summer 2025, focusing on transitioning into U.S. tax advisory and accounting roles.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, Vadodara, India Assistant Manager Finance (Nov 2016 - June 2022)

Suzuki’s major automobile manufacturing plant in India. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

Supported monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting and budgeting, including cost projections, capex plans, and cash flow estimation.

Created and maintained financial models in Excel for CAPEX planning, variance analysis.

Assisted in quarterly and year-end MIS (Internal Reporting Package) preparation & reporting to the parent organization (Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan).

Ensured timely financial statement preparation and audit completion, coordinating with external auditors for statutory, tax, and transfer pricing audits.

Partnered with internal teams for weekly and monthly variance analysis and interpreting trends. Accounting & Internal Controls

Posted and reviewed journal entries (e.g. CAPEX Purchases, depreciation, prepaid expenses, accounts payables, accruals).

Conducted month-end and year-end closing activities, including assistance in preparing financial statements and Management reports.

Recorded and Reconciled accounts payable (AP) with Advance and Retention Money Kept from the purchases and ensured timely payment of vendor invoices and customer payments.

Recorded accounts receivable (AR) and Reconciled with remaining balances as receivable.

Performed bank reconciliations, cash audits, and month-end ledger close.

Supported SOX 404 and ICFR compliance, and facilitated internal control testing with auditors. Fixed Assets & Capex Management

Led project capitalization for vehicle and Vehicle Battery projects worth $1.8 million.

Oversaw end-to-end fixed asset accounting, including tagging, depreciation, write-offs, and impairment adjustments.

Monitored and reported CAPEX budgets against actuals, collaborating with engineering and operations teams.

Recorded capital expenditures (CAPEX) and ensured proper asset classification.

Ensured compliance with Ind AS and Companies Act related to capital asset disclosures and treatment. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Filed corporate tax returns and managed withholding tax (TDS/TCS) similar to U.S. 1042-S reporting.

Managed expatriate taxation, including payroll accounting and tax computations for foreign employees.

Worked with auditors to ensure compliance during statutory, tax, and transfer pricing audits. Tools & Process Improvement

Automated workflows for invoice processing, asset capitalization, and TDS reconciliation using Excel macros and formulas.

Used SAP ERP for asset tracking, vendor payments, and material management.

Collaborated with IT & Finance to enhance data visibility and reporting accuracy. Mahesh Udhwani & Associates, India (Public Accounting Firm) Audit/Tax Intern (2013-2015) & Audit Associate (2015-2016) Audit & Compliance

Conducted internal and external audits for clients across hospitality, pharma, and manufacturing sectors.

Designed and implemented internal control processes to improve financial accuracy and compliance.

Presented findings and process improvements to management and clients. Taxation & Compliance

Filed income tax and indirect tax returns (GST-Goods & Services Tax, VAT-Value Added Tax), and managed compliance reviews.

Handled withholding tax return filings using Saral & Reylon software (Similar to Drake Software of USA).

Processed tax certifications for foreign outbound remittances (15CA & 15CB in India), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements—similar to U.S. withholding tax filings (Form 1042-S) under IRS regulations.

Prepared Financial Statements for small businesses in Tally (Similar to Quickbooks) Software and conducted tax audits for clients.

Tools & Technology

Used Tally ERP for accounting and tax audits; handled reporting similar to QuickBooks users.

Leveraged Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, macros) for automation and analysis.

Experienced with SAP for procurement, inventory audits, and financial reporting. IT TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP & Accounting Software:

Oracle R12 (General Ledger Accounting), SAP BPC (Budgeting & Forecasting), Tally ERP (Small business accounting – similar to QuickBooks)

Taxation Software:

Drake (Hands-on experience with U.S. individual taxation), Spectrum (Indian income tax return filing), Reylon & Saral (Withholding tax deposit software for TDS/TCS)

Microsoft Office Tools:

Excel (Advanced) – PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Conditional Formatting, MIS Reporting

PowerPoint – Created board presentation visuals and financial charts Word – Drafted audit reports, internal control documents, and SOPs EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA, USA) – Pursuing and targeted completion till Summer 2025

Chartered Accountant (CA), The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 2015

Bachelor of Commerce, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, 2014

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, India, 2021

LLB Attorney License (Bar Council of India) – Practicing Certificate Holder

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