Senior Team Leader (Consultant) – Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Limited - MANUBHAI SHAH & CO. - AHMEDABAD, INDIA
(2025-01)
- Lead and manage a team of 30 professionals in Accounting, Taxation, and Financial Consultancy Operations of State-Owned Company – Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Limited.
- Oversee end-to-end financial processes including Statutory Compliance, Income Tax, GST, and audits.
- Supervise the data for preparation of returns, financial statements, and regulatory reports.
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and senior management for strategic financial planning and issue resolution.
- Successfully carried out the adoption of the Ind AS for the first time in the year 2025. (Ind AS Adoption for FY 2024-25)
- Communicated critical limitations of the legacy ERP system to top management, securing prompt approval for system migration.
- Played a pivotal role in coordinating the ERP migration process between system developers and the accounts team, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption.
PROPRIETOR - PARAG BHATT & CO. - AHMEDABAD, INDIA
(2014-04)
- Overseeing and managing all aspects of a chartered accountant practice.
- Developing and implementing strategic business plans to foster growth and profitability.
- Providing expert guidance in GST, Income Tax, audit, finance, and investment to clients by ensuring compliance with tax regulations and other relevant laws while optimizing tax benefits for clients.
- Cultivating strong relationships with unorganized small businesses and offering financial solutions and investment management services.
- Contributed to clients' financial success and legal compliance by delivering impactful financial solutions.
- Formulating and executing effective business strategies to enhance clients' financial performance.
- Delivering tangible financial results and optimizing tax benefits for clients.
E-Content Development & Assistant Professor (Online Program) - PARUL UNIVERSITY - BARODA, INDIA
(2023-09 - 2025-03)
- Delivering the online lectures for the subject of "Criminal Psychology and Fraud Detection" from February 2026.
- Delivered the online lectures for the subject of "Financial Reporting and Analysis", "Goods and Service Tax" and "Introduction to Taxation" at Parul University for the online M.com program.
- Created E-Content as a Subject Expert for "Financial Reporting and Analysis" for Parul University's Online M.com Program.
- Created E-Content as a Subject Expert for "Goods and Service Tax" for Parul University's Online M.com Program.
- Created E-Content as a Subject Expert for "Introduction to Taxation" for Parul University's Online M.com Program.
CONSULTANT – INCOME TAX, AUDIT & BUSINESS ADVISORY - MAYUR SHAH & ASSOCIATES - AHMEDABAD, INDIA
(2014-01 - 2019-12)
- Handling Income Tax matters, preparation & review of returns, and assessment support.
- Executing audit assignments, finalization of accounts, and compliance checks for various clients.
- Assisting in Bank Audit processes, including verification, documentation review, and reporting.
- Delivering business advisory solutions through analysis of financial data and client-specific needs.
- Coordinating with article trainees, team members, and seniors for smooth workflow and timely completion of engagements.
- Supporting end-to-end finalization of audits and taxation processes under supervision of the senior and firm partner.
EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT - MANUBHAI SHAH & CO. - AHMEDABAD, INDIA
(2013-06 - 2013-12)
- Headed financial finalization, auditing, and taxation services in compliance with Australian rules and regulations.
- Ensured strict adherence to Australian CPA standards, ensuring precision and compliance with financial laws.
- Successfully concluded statements, audits, and tax returns, meeting stringent Australian standards.
- Cultivated a highly skilled team of professionals committed to upholding excellence in Australian financial practices.
ARTICLE ASSISTANT (ARTICLESHIP TRAINING) - MAYUR SHAH & ASSOCIATES - AHMEDABAD, INDIA
(2006-12 - 2010-06)
- Applied foundational knowledge acquired through intensive training to provide expert leadership in Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation.
- Facilitated the finalization of financial statements, audits, and tax returns, consistently achieving high-quality results.
- Cultivated a skilled workforce dedicated to upholding the highest standards in financial practice.
