Durga Tarun

Qualified Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) with hands-on articleship exposure across Internal Audit, FP&A, and Costing. Skilled in building dynamic financial models, conducting risk-based audits, and translating variance and cost analysis into actionable business recommendations. Strong command of Advanced Excel, with a track record of streamlining reporting through rigorous data validation.

Articled Trainee at Maraka & Associates, Cost Accountants

Gained cross-functional exposure across Internal Audit, FP&A, and Costing engagements.

• Gained Basic Knowledge in Fund Accounting
• Built dynamic financial models, forecasts, and budget analysis workflows, including loan amortization schedules and capital budgeting, using Advanced Excel
• Assisted in preparing rolling cash flow forecasts, translating audit findings into actionable financial plans
• Performed deep-dive budget-vs-actual variance analysis to isolate key cost drivers and improve operational efficiencies
• Applied strategic cost management frameworks to evaluate product profitability and recommend cost-reduction strategies
• Executed risk-based financial audits to strengthen internal controls and ensure strict compliance with corporate tax regimes
• Applied working knowledge of core accounting principles and practices across audit engagements
• Conducted concurrent audits in banks, verifying transaction compliance and adherence to regulatory guidelines
• Carried out stock audits, including physical verification of inventory, reconciliation with book records, and reporting of discrepancies to management
• Streamlined financial reporting processes through rigorous data validation, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP-based complex formulas
• Built interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize key financial metrics and support management reporting

CMA Final (G3) in Cost and Management Accounting – The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) (2026-06)

CMA Final (G4) in Cost and Management Accounting – The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) (2025-06)

CMA Intermediate (G1) in Cost and Management Accounting – The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) (2022-12)

CMA Intermediate (G2) in Cost and Management Accounting – The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) (2023-06)

CMA Foundation in Cost and Management Accounting – The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) (2020-09)

Intermediate (10+2) – Board of Intermediate Education (2020)

Class X (SSC) – Secondary School of Education (2018)