Bavi Shetty

Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts, including financial reporting, GST, TDS, statutory audits, reconciliations, and finalization of accounts. Currently leading a finance team and managing end-to-end accounting operations, monthly closing, and compliance activities. Strong exposure to MIS reporting, process improvement, and coordination with auditors and tax authorities across hospitality and service-based industries.

Senior Accountant (Finance Head / Department Lead) - Juhu Resorts & Development Private Limited - Mumbai

(2025-06)

• Leading a team of 4 accountants and overseeing end-to-end finance operations
• Managing monthly closing of books and preparation of MIS reports for management review
• Handling GST and TDS compliance, including filings and timely payments
• Supervising accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Coordinating with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Ensuring accuracy in ledger scrutiny and financial reporting
• Driving process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and controls

Senior Accountant - Novikov Tabac International Private Limited - Mumbai

(2024-01 - 2024-08)

• Managed GST and TDS compliance including timely return filings and payments
• Maintained books of accounts and ensured accurate financial reporting
• Prepared Form 15CA/15CB and supported foreign remittance compliance
• Assisted in month-end closing, reconciliations, and ledger reviews
• Coordinated with auditors for statutory audit requirements

Accounts Associate - M/s Kiran Deodhar & Associates - Mumbai

(2015-12 - 2022-12)

• Handled accounts payable, receivable, and bookkeeping for multiple clients
• Prepared Balance Sheets, Auditor's Reports, and Directors' Reports for multiple clients in accordance with statutory and financial reporting standards.
• Supported GST, TDS, and Service Tax compliance for clients across sectors
• Assisted in statutory audits, tax audits, and financial finalization
• Prepared working papers and reconciliation statements

Article Assistant - Bansal Bansal & Co. - Mumbai

(2012-03 - 2015-07)

• Filed Income Tax, Service Tax, and TDS returns for clients
• Conducted tax audits under Section 44AB and assisted in statutory audits
• Prepared financial statements and supported finalization of accounts
• Assisted in computation of taxable income and tax planning activities

Chartered Accountancy - CA - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2022-05)

Master of Commerce - M.Com - University of Mumbai (2012 - 2014)

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - Sathaye College (2006 - 2011)