ASHISH KAUSHIKMobile: 09999165763

E-Mail: ashish_kshk1983@yahoo.co.in

In pursuit of career enhancing opportunities in the field of Finance & Accounts, Auditing & Taxation and Cash & Store Management with an organization of repute

SUMMARY

Pursuing M.B.A. in finance from Symbiosis, Pune with over 13 years of experience in the field of Accounts & Finance & Commercial Operation. Scope of exposure entails:

- Accounting - Auditing & Forensic Audit - MIS Generation

- Indirect Taxes - Balance Sheet Finalisation - Payroll

– Budgeting - Inventory Management - Credit Controlling

- Reconciliation (AP/AR) - Fund Management - Coordination

- Vendor Management - Team Management - Admin/Store Operation

Currently associated with Reliance Industries Ltd., Bangalore as Zonal Executive - Accounts & Commercial Operations (for Trends, West Region)

- Making Budget for Business & comparison statement of Budget VS Actual on monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly & Annual bases.

- A keen analyst with exceptional relationship management skills & the abilities in liaising with various regulatory authorities & external agencies.

- Abilities in handling Auditing, Taxation & MIS Development.- Strong work ethics having excellent persuasive communication and analytical skills.- Possesses skills to take adequate measures for ensuring optimum utilisation of available funds towards the

accomplishment of organisational objectives.CAREER RECITAL

Since 19th Aug’13 Reliance Industries Ltd., Bangalore Zonal Executive – Accounts & Commercial

Reliance Industries Limited (Fortune 500 Company) in the retail division (Trends) as a Zonal Executive (Deputy Manager) – Accounts & Commercial Operations since 19th August 2013. Handling 59 stores across different locations in West Region (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Chhattisgarh)Current Role:

MIS:- Preparing profitability statements, project reports & MIS reports to monitor movement of key business

indicators and facilitate decision-making process of the top management.- Updating various MIS reports for senior management reference & supporting internal department for

continuous cost control & major variance analysis.- Identifying non performing stores and taking necessary steps for cost reduction which also involves

negotiation with the land lords for reduction of rate and/or area. Audit:

- Consolidation of auditor’s report for all India Trends stores (Currently 270 Stores), reviewing the negative points and taking necessary corrective actions.

- Evaluating internal control systems to highlight shortcomings & implementing necessary recommendations. License:

- Looking all necessary licenses required for opening of new stores and follow up for renewal of licenses for existing Stores.

Vendor Management:- Releasing Purchase order and work orders which involved verification of MRP and ensuring Tax compliant.- Liaisoning with stores for rental payment to vendors and ensuring invoices are tax compliant. Ensuring all

payments related to utility are paid within due date.

Store Operations: - Ensuring GRN (Goods Receipt in SAP) is done within 24 hours of receipt of goods by the store.

- Ensuring Stock take and Fixed Assets verification are done at proper intervals to control shrinkage.- Planning process improvement and implementing the process for smooth running of stores.- Ensuring the daily operations of stores are completed within the time frame, right from the pre store opening

operations till the closure and completion of EOD (End of Day) operations. - Ensuring the morale and bonding within the team always remain healthy through proper communication and

solving internal issues and queries on a timely manner to ensure an uninterrupted flow of process.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Since Jan’08 to Aug’13 Fabindia Overseas Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Zonal Accountant

I was associated with Fabindia Overseas Pvt Ltd. as an Zonal Accountant (Assistant Manager Accounts) from 17th Jan, 2008 to 16th Aug, 2013. I handled 10 stores & a team of 4 people across different locations in Delhi / J & K. I was working on proficient in managing preparation & maintenance of statutory books of accounts, balance sheet and financial statements, ensuring compliance with time & accuracy norms, Cash Management, Reconciliation (AP/AR/BANK) & other Accounts, Administration & Store operational work. My Scope of work was included as below:Role: Finance & Accounts:

- Finalizing monthly & annual accounts up to balance sheet stage & handling entire gamut of Accounts & Finance functions involving i.e. purchase accounting, sales accounting, debtors & creditors management, BRS, inter branch reconciliation, etc.

- Looking after statutory compliance issues including submission of various taxes & returns like monthly & quarterly Sale Tax/VAT, ESIC & PF, Professional Tax, TDS and handling the overall responsibility of all statutory, tax & internal audits for Delhi & J & K.

Forensic Audit:- Lead audit team to do inventory & cash investigation.- Reviewed the accounting records of the company. Checked fund movements. Read organisations data to

compute any instances of data manipulation. - Monitored and audited transactions conducted between the company & its representatives.- Verify the assets & liabilities statements, cash flow trends and total income reports.- Discussed results concerning identified exceptions and other details of the audits & investigation. Generated,

reviewed and evaluated audit reports. Audit & Taxation:

- Handling internal, statutory and tax audits in coordination with External Auditors.- Evaluating internal control systems to highlight shortcomings & implementing necessary recommendations.

Fund Management:- Taking adequate measures to ensure that timely payments are made to/ received from creditors/ debtors.- Implementing financial results forecasting system for providing accurate future results projections. - Possesses skills to take adequate measures for ensuring optimum utilisation of available funds towards the

accomplishment of organisational objectives.- Complete process for ECS & Wire transfers on accurate time lines & Cash Management for all the stores.- Dealt with Bankers for Bank Guarantee & other banking works.

MIS:- Preparing profitability statements, project reports & MIS reports to monitor movement of key business

indicators and facilitate decision-making process of the top management.- Updating various MIS reports for senior management reference & supporting internal department for

continuous cost control & major variance analysis. Payroll:

- Coordinate with HR for execution of all governmental compliance activities, the supporting of recruiting andhiring activities, training & Salary processing.

Worked with NIIT South Campus & Vivek Vihar as Accounts Executive from September’06 to December’07- Scope of my work includes:- Accounting - Auditing & Taxation - Coordination

- Indirect Taxes - Fund Management - Payroll Three month Training from Dabur (R & D) at Sahibabad, Gzb. With Finance & Administration

Department from January’06 to March’06 Worked with R.R. Sharma & Co. at Laxmi Nagar, Delhi as an Accountant from July’02 to December’05

I headed a team (approx 3-4 members) - My team worked at various blocks of Delhi & NCR - Preparing various Accounts reports & Tax statements for clients - Assisted various company Accounting & Auditing

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Pursuing M.B.A. in Finance from SCDL, Pune (currently in 4th semester) B.Com. from Delhi University.

CERTIFICATION

Certified in Basic legal knowledge from Fabindia Completed certificate course in French language from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan

SKILL SET

Operating Systems:

Windows 95 to 2003, Professional and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook Express)

Accounting Packages:

Working on SAP FICO Good knowledge of Tally 4.5 to 7.2 Versions & Tally ERP 9 Having working knowledge of SQL Server 2000

PERSONAL VITAE

Date of Birth : 26th November 1983Present Address : 699, 3rd Cross, Domlur Layout, Bangalore 560071Permanent Address : E-344, East Babarpur, Shahdara, Delhi 110032Language Known : English & HindiPassport No : H 0298646

Date :Place : Bangalore (Ashish Kaushik)