Senior Manager

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SHAIKH MOHAMMAD ASHRAF ALI

(SENIOR MANAGER- FINANCE, TAX & INVESTMENT)

+91-913*******, **********@*****.***

Professional Summary:

Result-oriented Finance Professional with 20+ years of experience in financial management, taxation, audit, compliance, and investment analysis across corporate and consulting environments. Proven expertise in financial reporting, GST & direct tax compliance, working capital management, budgeting, and internal controls.

Adept at partnering with senior leadership to drive data-driven decisions, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. Known for independently managing end-to-end finance functions and strengthening financial discipline.

Professional and Educational Expertise as CA Inter, MBA in Finance, M Com, B Com in Accounting and Finance, and PGDFM qualifications additionally Mutual Fund Advisor.

Core Competencies:

? Financial Reporting & Finalization

? Budgeting & Forecasting

? Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

? GST, TDS, VAT & Direct Tax Compliance

? Internal, Statutory & Tax Audit

? MIS & Variance Analysis

? Investment Planning & Capital Gains

? Financial Controls & Risk Management

? Vendor & Contract Review

? ROC & Statutory Filings

? Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

? Tools Used: Tally, SAP, Oracle, MS Excel, Zoho Books, ERP Systems

SHAIKH MOHAMMAD ASHRAF ALI

Mobile: +91-913*******

E-Mail id

: **********@*****.***

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashrafali25058250587/

CAREER OBJECTIVE

An accomplished finance professional seeking to join a growth-oriented organization where I can leverage my extensive experience in financial management, taxation, and strategic planning to drive business performance and support organizational excellence. I bring a proactive, solution-focused approach and a strong commitment to delivering measurable results.

1. Designation : SENIOR MANAGER - FINANCE

COMPANY : RZS CORPORATION PRIVATE LIMITED

Job Duration : October, 2023 ? Present.

A) Lead end-to-end finance function including budgeting, forecasting, and financial process improvements.

B) Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital, ensuring optimal fund utilization.

C) Develop and implement tax strategies, ensuring timely statutory compliance and filings.

D) Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits; liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.

E) Evaluate investment opportunities through risk-return and capital gain analysis.

F) Ensure ROC compliance, disclosures, and regulatory reporting.

G) Manage and mentor finance team to improve productivity and accuracy.

H) Strengthen relationships with Board members, investors, auditors, and tax authorities.

Key Achievements:

? Strengthened cash flow planning and working capital monitoring, improving liquidity visibility for management.

? Ensured 100% on-time statutory compliance across GST, TDS, and ROC filings.

? Streamlined finance processes, reducing reporting turnaround time by ~20?25%.

? Provided investment evaluation support contributing to improved capital allocation decisions.

? Led and mentored finance team, improving reporting accuracy and process discipline.

2. Designation : SENIOR MANAGER ? FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMPANY : ACE CONSULTANCY

Job Duration : October, 2021 ?October, 2023

A. Provided financial advisory services to individuals, partnerships, and corporates.

B. Handled accounting, GST returns, and tax preparation for multiple clients.

C. Managed cash flow, fund flow, forex transactions, and working capital planning.

D. Delivered investment advisory services to retail and corporate clients.

E. Prepared MIS reports and bank reconciliations to support decision-making.

F. Assisted clients in income tax notices and departmental follow-ups.

G. Built long-term client relationships through high-quality financial services.

Key Achievements:

? Managed accounting and GST compliance for 100+ clients across individuals and corporates.

? Improved client return filing timeliness to near 100% compliance.

? Strengthened cash flow planning for clients, helping optimize working capital cycles.

? Successfully handled multiple income tax notices, achieving timely and favorable resolutions.

? Built and retained long-term client relationships, contributing to repeat advisory engagements.

3. COMPANY : SAHIL NATIONAL BROADBAND, MUMBAI

Designation : Senior Manager ? Audit, Accounts, Investment & Tax Job Duration : Jan 2012 ?September, 2021

A. Scrutinized GL, receivables, payables, and debtor ageing.

B. Ensured compliance with GST, Service Tax, VAT, TDS, and Profession Tax.

C. Finalized accounts and prepared MIS and financial reports for management.

D. Managed vendor ledger review and contract taxation impact analysis.

E. Coordinated audits and replied to departmental notices.

F. Maintained tax registers and ensured timely return filings.

G. Supported management in investment decisions and capital gains planning.

Key Achievements:

? Independently managed end-to-end finance, taxation, and investment functions for 9+ years.

? Ensured timely filing of GST, VAT, TDS, and Profession Tax returns with full compliance.

? Strengthened MIS reporting framework, improving management decision support.

? Improved debtor monitoring and receivable tracking, supporting better cash flow discipline.

? Successfully supported statutory and tax audits with zero major qualifications.

? Reviewed vendor contracts and identified taxation implications, reducing compliance risk.

4. CA FIRM : Maitra & Rajadhyaksha (CA firm)

Designation : Accounts, Tax & Audit Assistant

Job Duration : Jan 2011 ? Dec 2011

A. Managed bookkeeping, BRS and cash flow statements.

B. Handled Service Tax, VAT, and TDS compliance.

C. Assisted in internal, tax, and statutory audits.

D. Filed income tax returns for proprietors and partnerships.

Key Achievements:

? Handled bookkeeping and compliance for multiple clients.

? Supported completion of internal, tax, and statutory audits within deadlines.

? Improved accuracy of bank reconciliations and cash flow statements.

? Assisted in timely filing of income tax returns for proprietors and partnerships.

5. CA FIRM : ARORA & ARORA, C.A., (MUMBAI)

Designation : Article Assistant

Job Duration : March 2007 ? Dec 2010

A. Completed CA articleship training as per ICAI guidelines.

B. Assisted in audit, taxation, and accounting assignments.

6. Company : MIDAS CARE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD, (MUMBAI)

Designation : Accounts Assistant & Store Keeper Job Duration : October 2004- March 2007

A. Maintained accounting records and stock registers.

B. Performed bank reconciliations and file management.

C. Supported corporate accounting operations.

Key Achievements:

? Maintained accurate accounting and stock records supporting smooth audits.

? Improved bank reconciliation accuracy and documentation discipline.

? Supported finance team in strengthening accounting controls.

PROFESSIONAL / EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

? CA Intermediate, ICAI ? 2012

? MBA (Finance), Welingkar School of Education ? 2022 (86%)

? M.Com, University of Mumbai ? 2018 (71%)

? PGDFM, University of Mumbai ? 2009 (78%)

? B.Com (Accounting & Finance), University of Mumbai ? 2008 (78%)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

? Accounting Software: Tally, SAP, Oracle, ERP Systems

? MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

? Other: Internet research, financial data analysis

PERSONAL DETAILS

? Date of Birth: 25 May 1987

? Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi

? Interests: Cricket, Movies, Reading

Date:

Place : MUMBAI (Ashraf Ali)

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