Ajai Kannan

CMA Intermediate (Group I) | M.Com

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ChennaiMember since August 10, 2026

Balance Sheet ReconciliationsStatutory AuditTally PrimeZoho BooksSAP

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Balance Sheet ReconciliationsStatutory AuditTally PrimeZoho BooksSAP

About

Dedicated Accounts cum Audit Professional with around 2 years of practical experience in accounting, auditing and taxation, backed by an M.Com degree and CMA Intermediate (Group I Qualified) qualification. Proficient in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, statutory audits, GST and TDS compliance, tax audits, and financial reporting, with hands-on exposure to maintaining books of accounts for companies, sole proprietorships, partnership firms, trusts, and HNI family offices. Possess a strong ability to identify discrepancies, rectify errors, and ensure accuracy and compliance in financial records, contributing to error-free and reliable reporting.

Seeking to apply my practical experience and CMA Intermediate knowledge in accounting, audit, and taxation to a global accounting and finance role, leveraging modern technologies to deliver accurate, efficient, and value-driven outcomes while continuously growing as a finance professional and contributing to the organization's success.

Experience

Audit cum Accounts Trainee - Ventura Pranas Accounting Private Limited - Chennai

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

Assisted in the preparation and finalization of financial statements, ensuring a true and fair view in compliance with auditing standards and statutory regulations, including assessment of revenue recognition against contractual terms.
Performed adjustment journal entries, general ledger scrutiny, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end and year end close, maintaining accurate ledgers to support timely and reliable financial reporting.
Verified, maintained, and reconciled the General Ledger (GL), ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions in compliance with GAAP/Accounting Standards.
Conducted bank reconciliations and cross-verified accounts receivable/payable balances through external confirmations.
Performed year-end cutoff testing for accruals, prepaids, revenues, and expenses to ensure transactions were recorded in the correct accounting period.
Conducted trend analyses on operating expenses to identify unusual spikes, collaborating with client finance teams to investigate and document explanations for material variances.
Maintained financial accounts on Zoho Books for high-net-worth clients.
Performed GST and TDS workings for clients, ensuring accurate computation and compliance with applicable tax regulations.

Article Assistant - JM Corporate Services LLP - Chennai

(2023-08 - 2025-02)

Supported statutory audits of companies with turnover exceeding ₹10 Crore, assisting in the finalization of accounts, preparation of financial statements, and audit reports.
Managed bookkeeping and financial accounting across companies, sole proprietorships, partnership firms, and trusts using Tally Prime, maintaining accurate and up-to-date ledgers.
Filed monthly GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B, handled GST registration, GSTR-9 annual returns, GST reconciliation, and GST TDS claims. Prepared GST refund workings and applications for export businesses (zero-rated supply without payment of tax).
Computed income tax, prepared and filed Income Tax Returns, and completed Tax Audit reports (Form 3CA & 3CD); drafted replies to Income Tax and GST notices under CA guidance, coordinating directly with tax authorities and clients while offering proactive updates and solutions.
Handled ROC compliance filings (DIR-12, DIR-3, AOC-4, MGT-7), collaborating closely with team members and supporting auditors on statutory/regulatory compliance to meet deadlines.