Abhishek Gharzode

Accounting and finance professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, bank reconciliation, month-end/year-end closing, financial reporting, cash-flow monitoring, audit support and accounting operations. Experienced in working with overseas businesses and accounting environments, with strong exposure to international transactions and reporting. Comfortable working independently in a remote, process-driven role and adapting quickly to new accounting platforms.

Seeking a part-time / full-time remote opportunity supporting US or UK clients during evening/night hours in India.

Accounts Manager - EDR Continuous Information Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-11)

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations covering financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, cash-flow monitoring, fixed assets, audits and compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and accounting schedules.
• Review AP activities, vendor documentation, payment terms and supporting records; coordinate timely payment processing.
• Monitor cash balances and cash movements and maintain current cash-flow statements.
• Work with auditors and management on reconciliations, accounting reviews, supporting schedules and audit requirements.
• Maintain accounting controls and improve finance processes for accuracy, transparency and efficiency.
• Support statutory accounting and tax compliance activities, including GST, TDS, income tax, PF and ESIC requirements.

Accounts Manager - Shah Nanji Nagsi Exports Pvt. Ltd.

(2017-08 - 2023-10)

• Managed complete day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepared and finalized annual accounts, contribution/margin analysis, cash-flow and fund-flow reports.
• Prepared debtor ageing reports, monitored outstanding balances and supported collection follow-up.
• Performed periodic stock reconciliation and analysed inventory and profitability for management decision-making.
• Handled accounting and documentation related to import/export transactions and overseas offices.
• Prepared GST returns and supported GST refund follow-up and indirect-tax reconciliations.
• Used Advanced Excel and Google Drive for accounting analysis, reporting and document management.

Senior Accountant – Investment - Thuwainy Holding Company, Kuwait - Kuwait

(2016-07 - 2017-07)

• Managed accounting and analysis for an overseas investment portfolio covering bonds, equities, real-estate funds and money-market funds.
• Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties.
• Performed bank reconciliations and resolved reconciliation differences.
• Recorded and analysed investment activity and prepared journal entries in coordination with portfolio managers.
• Supported monthly and quarterly reporting, due diligence and review of audited financial statements.
• Handled VAT return filing, income-tax working and withholding-tax refund support.

Senior Accountant - Viva International - Dubai & Kuwait

(2011-05 - 2016-06)

• Managed complete-cycle purchases/AP and sales/AR activities, including ageing and collection analysis.
• Supervised daily bank reconciliation, bank dealings, petty cash and payment processing.
• Prepared financial position, P&L and cash-flow statements and supported monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Prepared supplier payments and employee payroll-related schedules, provisions and settlements.
• Performed accrual/prepayment and depreciation accounting and maintained supporting schedules.
• Prepared MIS reports, budget-vs-actual analysis, cash/bank reports and management schedules.

Article Cum Audit Assistant - NPMG & Associates [CA] - Nagpur

(2008-08 - 2011-04)

• Supported accounting and audit assignments for banks, cooperative societies and corporate clients.
• Performed stock audit and prepared financial statements from accounting records and supporting information.

B.Com - Nagpur University (2007)

CA Level 1 - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2008)

MBA - Finance - ICFAI University

Certificate - Financial Accounting - Maharashtra Entrepreneurial Education & Training Board, Pune