Pratish Shakya

Results-driven Chartered Accountant (Nepal) and MBA with over 13 years of experience in accounting and advisory services, leading audit engagements, financial system implementations. Proven track record in full-cycle accounting and audit engagements. Accomplished in leading 25 member teams, executing accounting software migrations, and managing multi-entity financial operations. Actively pursuing CPA designation through CPA Ontario.

Senior Accountant - Garry Machine Mfg. Inc. - Mississauga, ON, Canada

(2026-04)

• Manage full-cycle accounting for 3 group entities using Sage 50, journal entries, overseeing general ledgers, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Successfully completed the multi-company migration to Sage 50, resolving a year-long backlog including redesigning the Chart of Accounts, standardizing reporting workflows, and setting up core processes.
• Review vendor invoices, manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable workflows, and prepare cash flow forecasts and budgets to support liquidity.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for 42 employees accurately while ensuring compliance with provincial standards.
• Prepare and file accurate GST/HST returns in compliance with CRA regulations.

Partner / Audit Manager - Pradhan & Shakya Associates Chartered Accountants - Kathmandu, Nepal

(2019-08 - 2026-03)

• Managed accounting services including payroll management and tax returns for various clients.
• Plan, lead, and independently execute complex statutory, internal audits, project audits and compliance audits for corporate, non-profit, and public sector-aligned organizations from planning to final reporting.
• Managed over 150+ clients from 2019 to 2025 including international clients.
• Supervise, review, and direct the fieldwork of a 25-member audit team, ensuring adherence to accepted professional standards and audit methodologies.
• Developed quality control manual of the firm in line with International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) including development of risk-based audit programs, working papers and checklists.
• Present audit observations, conclusions, and risk assessments to executive management and Boards of Directors/Audit Committees.
• Provided capacity building training and workshops to professionals from various nonprofit organizations on governance, internal control, COSO Framework and risk assessment, value for money procurement process.

Business Analyst - Whetstone Associates Pvt. Ltd. - Lalitpur, Nepal

(2017-08 - 2026-03)

• Led the strategic development and launch of "Saralbooks" a cloud-based ERP system tailored for the Nepalese market with accounts, inventory, assets, payroll and Human resources module
• Oversaw the successful implementation of the ERP system in over 200+ NPOs, SMEs, and corporate businesses, significantly improving their financial reporting, inventory and payroll management processes.
• Collaborated with development teams to design modules for accounts, inventory, HR, and payroll, bridge the gap between user requirement and development needs.
• Conducted user requirement analysis and benchmarking against existing systems to identify business opportunities and areas for feature improvement.

Audit Manager - Pradhan and Konajo Associates, Chartered Accountants - Kathmandu, Nepal

(2016-09 - 2019-08)

• Directed comprehensive audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring strict adherence to financial reporting standards and International Auditing Standards.
• Managed the bookkeeping services including tax filings and payroll management.
• Executed strategic audit methodologies that enhanced overall audit quality and operational efficiency.
• Trained the junior audit members in executing the audit and assurance engagements.

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) (2016)

Master of Business Administration (Executive) - Pokhara University (2023)

Bachelor's - business studies - Tribhuvan University (2012)

Diploma - International Financial Reporting - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (2017)