Internal Audit Finance Manager
Resume:
Kavya Gurnani, CA
Email: **************@*****.*** Mobile:
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Professional Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with 8+ years of experience in Finance Management, Accounts Finalization, Internal Audit, and Taxation. Proven expertise in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, statutory compliance, risk management, and process improvement. Skilled at leading teams, managing audits, optimizing working capital, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Seeking a senior role as Finance Manager / Accounts Head / Internal Auditor to drive operational excellence and compliance.
Core Competencies
Financial Management & Strategy: Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Cost Control
Audit & Compliance: Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, SOX Compliance, Statutory Audit Coordination
Taxation & Regulatory: GST, TDS, Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance, Tax Audit Finalization
Financial Reporting: MIS, CMA, Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Bank Reconciliation
Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Team Supervision, Cross-functional Collaboration, Board Reporting
Systems & Tools: Tally ERP, Tally Prime, Boss Infomerics, Advanced MS Excel
(VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
Professional Experience
Finance Manager – Eshan Minerals Pvt. Ltd. Mar 2025 – Present
Direct overall financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Finalized accounts and supervised monthly/quarterly closings, ensuring accuracy of reporting.
Implemented internal controls to strengthen compliance and reduce errors.
Led GST and indirect tax assessments, ensuring zero penalties.
Oversaw daily transaction review, optimized working capital cycle. Manager – Accounts – Caliber Mining & Logistics Ltd. Jan 2023 – Feb 2025
(Jan 2023 – Dec-2023- on retention basis)
Streamlined GST, TDS, and statutory filings to achieve 100% on-time compliance.
Coordinated with auditors, reducing audit closure time by 20%.
Prepared CMA reports and project financials for 500 Cr+ term loan proposals.
Managed cash credit limits and bank relationships for working capital efficiency.
Developed MIS dashboards to improve management decision-making. Accounts Manager – Artefact Project Ltd. Sep 2022 – Jan 2023
Delivered MIS reports to CFO and Board, aiding strategic decisions.
Conducted tax reconciliations, GST assessments, and TDS compliance.
Enhanced internal audit observations closure rate, minimizing risk exposure. Audit & Financial Consultant – PAMSP & Associates, Nagpur Mar 2020 – Aug 2022
Prepared financial projections and debt servicing models for project finance.
Generated CMA data and ratio analysis for bank credit approvals.
Advised clients on tax planning, compliance, and process improvements. Internal Auditor – SSRPN & Co., Nagpur Mar 2016 – Mar 2018
Led internal audit engagements for RBI departments, supervising 10+ associates.
Reviewed risk controls, tax notices, and MVAT/Service Tax filings.
Recommended process improvements, reducing compliance risks. Articleship – Prashant Lohiya & Associates, Akola Aug 2010 – Dec 2013 (Post Articleship: Jan 2014 – Dec 2015)
Conducted income tax and VAT audits, filed returns, and ensured compliance.
Supervised teams during audits, maintaining high-quality deliverables. Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI Final: Group I (May 2013), Group II (May 2015) IPCC: Group I (May 2010), Group II (Nov 2010) CPT: Dec 2008
B.Com – LRT College, Akola 62% Apr 2011
Higher Secondary (12th) – Maharashtra State Board 82.83% Mar 2008 Key Achievements
Reduced audit completion time by 15–20% by standardizing processes.
Successfully managed tax assessments with zero disputes/penalties.
Enabled 500 Cr+ project funding by preparing detailed CMA reports. Soft Skills
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Risk Mitigation
Communication
Stakeholder Management
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