Deepak Gawai

Finance & Accounts work with over 14 years of comprehensive experience in Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Banking, Taxation, Audit, Statutory Compliance, Export-Import Documentation and Business Planning. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end finance operations, banking relationships, working capital, loan proposals, credit facility sanctions and renewals, Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG), bill discounting, budgeting, cash flow management and financial reporting. Strong experience in GST, Income Tax, TDS, ROC and statutory compliance, including audit coordination with Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Auditors, Bankers and Government Authorities, while driving financial controls, process improvements and strategic business decisions to support organizational growth and profitability.

Senior Accountant at UGteck Marine Singapore Pte. Ltd. / UGteck Marine Pvt. Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

Senior Accounts, Finance & Taxation Executive at Mahendra Dished Ends Pvt. Ltd. (2020-01 – 2025-01)

• Managed end-to-end accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), journal entries and month-end/year-end closing.
• Maintained accurate books of accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepared and finalized monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in coordination with Chartered Accountants and Auditors.
• Performed bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintained Fixed Asset Register, calculated depreciation and monitored asset capitalization and disposals.
• Prepared trial balance, schedules, provisions, accruals and supporting documents for financial statement finalization.
• Prepared MIS reports, profitability analysis and financial reports for management review and decision-making.
• Ensured timely recording of accounting transactions and compliance with internal financial controls.
• Coordinated with internal departments, auditors and management to ensure timely closure of books and statutory reporting.
• Managed end-to-end Income Tax compliance for the company in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act.
• Coordinated and finalized Income Tax Audit (Form 3CA/3CB & 3CD) with Chartered Accountants.
• Prepared schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents required for Income Tax Audit.
• Computed taxable income and prepared tax workings for management review.
• Prepared advance tax workings and coordinated timely payment of Advance Tax and Self-Assessment Tax.
• Managed Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) compliance, including deduction, deposit and filing of quarterly TDS returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ, as applicable).
• Performed TDS reconciliation with Form 26AS, books of accounts and government records.
• Issued TDS certificates (Form 16 and Form 16A) and ensured statutory compliance.
• Reconciled TDS receivable and payable accounts with the general ledger.
• Prepared and submitted replies to Income Tax notices, scrutiny assessments and departmental queries.
• Coordinated with Income Tax authorities during assessments, hearings and compliance proceedings.
• Liaised with Chartered Accountants and tax consultants for assessments, appeals and litigation support.
• Ensured compliance with TDS provisions applicable to payments made to vendors, contractors, professionals, employees and other parties.
• Reviewed vendor and customer tax compliance documents, including PAN declarations, lower deduction certificates and exemption certificates.
• Maintained documentation and records for tax assessments, audits and statutory inspections.
• Assisted management in tax planning, tax optimization and compliance with applicable Income Tax provisions.
• Monitored changes in Income Tax laws and implemented necessary compliance measures.
• Prepared MIS reports relating to Income Tax, TDS liabilities and statutory compliance for management.
• Managed end-to-end GST compliance, including preparation and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.
• Prepared and filed GST ITC-04 returns for job work transactions within prescribed timelines.
• Performed Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation with GSTR-2B, purchase register and vendor records to ensure accurate ITC claims.
• Followed up with vendors for pending invoices and GST compliance to maximize eligible Input Tax Credit.
• Prepared and submitted GST declarations, LUT declarations and other statutory GST declarations as required.
• Reconciled GST Input, Output and Electronic Credit Ledger on a monthly basis.
• Conducted GST ledger scrutiny and identified mismatches in tax credits, tax liabilities and return data.
• Prepared GST workings for audits and coordinated with auditors during GST assessments.
• Drafted and submitted replies to GST notices, departmental queries and assessment proceedings.
• Ensured compliance with E-Invoicing and E-Way Bill regulations for domestic and interstate transactions.
• Managed GST compliance for Export, Import, SEZ and Deemed Export transactions wherever applicable.
• Coordinated with internal departments, vendors, customers and consultants to ensure timely GST compliance and accurate reporting.
• Managed Domestic & International Letter of Credit (LC) operations, including opening, amendment, negotiation, documentation and closure.
• Managed Bank Guarantees (BG), including issuance, renewal, amendments and cancellation for domestic and international business requirements.
• Prepared Loan Proposals, CMA Data, Projected Financial Statements, Financial Ratios, Cash Flow Statements and Project Reports for banks and financial institutions.
• Managed Bill Discounting facilities through RXIL, InvoiceMart and KredX platforms.
• Handled sanction, renewal and enhancement of all banking credit facilities, including Cash Credit (CC), Overdraft (OD), Working Capital Limits, Term Loans, Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG) and Bill Discounting facilities.
• Prepared and submitted CMA Data, Stock Statements, Drawing Power (DP) Statements, Financial Statements, Insurance Documents and other banking compliance documents required for sanction and renewal of credit facilities.
• Managed day-to-day Corporate Internet Banking operations, including NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, vendor payments, salary processing, statutory payments, tax payments, bulk payment uploads and fund transfers.
• Processed GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Income Tax, Customs Duty and other statutory payments through corporate net banking portals.
• Performed bank reconciliations, monitored daily bank balances and managed cash flow to ensure optimum fund utilization.
• Coordinated with banks for loan documentation, disbursements, credit facility reviews, compliance requirements, charge creation, account operations and banking correspondence.
• Managed Export & Import documentation in compliance with DGFT, Customs and RBI regulations.
• Experience in using the ICEGATE portal for export and import documentation, Shipping Bill tracking, Bill of Entry verification, E-Scrip management and Customs-related compliance.
• Working knowledge of the DGFT portal for IEC management, Advance Authorization, EPCG, RoDTEP, RoSCTL services.
• Verified export documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin and Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC/e-BRC).
• Coordinated with Customs House Agents (CHA), freight forwarders, shipping lines and banks for smooth execution of export and import shipments.
• Managed export finance documentation, Letter of Credit (LC) documentation and FEMA/RBI compliance.
• Coordinated with banks for BRC/e-BRC generation, inward remittance documentation and export realization.
• Ensured compliance with DGFT, Customs, GST and RBI regulations relating to export and import transactions.
• Managed ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliances under the Companies Act, 2013 in coordination with Company Secretaries.
• Coordinated filing of annual ROC forms, statutory returns and event-based filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Managed Directors' shareholding records, share transfers, allotments and related statutory documentation.
• Assist in preparation of Board Resolutions, Shareholder Resolutions and other corporate documents.
• Coordinated with Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, Legal Advisors and Management for corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewed agreements, contracts and commercial clauses from a financial and compliance perspective.
• Ensured timely compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinated with banks, financial institutions and government authorities for statutory approvals and documentation.
• Maintained records related to company borrowings, charges, banking facilities and corporate approvals.
• Assisted in due diligence, statutory inspections and corporate audits by providing necessary financial and compliance documentation.
• Managed Corporate Insurance policies, including renewals, documentation and claim settlements.
• Administered Employee Insurance policies, including Group Mediclaim, Group Personal Accident and other employee benefit schemes.
• Coordinated with insurance companies and brokers for policy administration and timely claim processing.
• Knowledge of inventory records, stock reconciliation and inventory control to ensure accurate stock accounting.
• Coordinated dispatch operations, logistics documentation and timely delivery of customer orders.
• Prepared customer invoices, commercial documents and dispatch documentation based on Buyers' Purchase Orders.
• Followed up with customers for outstanding payments and coordinated with vendors for smooth business operations.
• Coordinated with Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Auditors, Bankers and Government Authorities for finance and statutory matters.
• Strengthened internal financial controls, compliance processes and reporting systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Supported senior management with strategic financial planning, business analysis and decision-making.
• Led cross-functional coordination and ensured timely completion of finance, taxation and compliance activities.

Accountant at Parth International (2015-01 – 2020-01)

Accounts Assistant at Chartered Accountant (CA) Firm, Bhandup (2012-01 – 2015-01)

M.Com in Accounts – UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

T.Y.B com in Accounts – UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

H.S.C – BHANDUP NIGHT COLLEGE

S.S.C – DURGAMATA VIDYA MANDIR SCHOOL