Armaan Chopra
Chartered Accountant, CPA Australia
Melbourne
Summary
Chartered Accountant (India) and CPA (Australia) with over 5 years of proven experience across public practice and multinational environments. Currently expanding expertise in Australian taxation, including income tax, GST, BAS, and IAS, while leveraging technology to simplify and modernize accounting workflows. Adept at leading offshore teams, delivering high-accuracy financial outcomes, and driving process improvements. Backed by dual postgraduate degrees—Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and MBA—bringing a powerful mix of technical skill and business acumen.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Accountant
Integritas Accountants & Advisers Pty Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: (Public practice firm with a diverse range of clients)
- Assisted with quarterly, monthly preparation and lodgment of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).
- Assisted Senior Accountant in handling and preparing income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Assisted in processing payroll, ensuring accurate salary payments, tax deductions, and compliance with regulations.
- Supported the month-end and year-end closing processes to meet reporting timelines.
- Oversaw tasks of offshore accounting teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of work
- Attended regular training and professional development sessions to enhance accounting skills.
Accountant
Anthem Workwear Pty Ltd
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (Fast-growing retail business for active and workwear serving more than 150 stores across Australia)
- Conducted bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Managed payment processing for vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Oversaw accounts receivable from customers, implementing effective strategies to expedite collections and reduce outstanding balances.
- Utilized meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills to prepare detailed budget and forecast reports, enabling management to make proactive financial decisions aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Processed payroll efficiently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Handled superannuation payments and conducted reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal records.
- Compiled and organized financial data meticulously, streamlining the preparation of BAS (Business Activity Statements) to facilitate accurate tax reporting and compliance.
- Collaborated closely with external accountants, delivering comprehensive preliminary financial statements that provided a clear snapshot of the company's financial health and aided in strategic decision-making.
Associate Team Lead- Finance and Accounts
Bunge India Private Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: (A billion-dollar revenue global agribusiness company listed on the NYSE)
- Responsible for Performing Daily, Monthly and Quarterly Financial GL close activities.
- Reviewing, Analyze and Posting of Journal Entries in SAP system.
- Analyze and post monthly expense accrual or amortization Journal entries.
- Submission of Balance sheet reconciliations in one stream before specified timelines.
- Responsible for Preparing and Reviewing Standard operating procedure a.k.a SOPs.
- Ensure internal financial controls, procedures in place and in compliance with company policies.
- Liaising with Auditors (Internal and external) and responding to their queries.
- Keeping track of inventory and preparing reconciliation on Daily Basis.
- Preparing Property Tax calculations and Reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
Associate- Tax and Audit
R. Chadha & Associates
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: (Public practice firm with a diverse range of clients)
- Examination of accounting records and prepared financial statements and reports of various small and medium scale entities.
- Examination and analysis of journal and ledger entries, bank statements, expenditures, tax returns, inventories and other accounting and financial records.
- Planning of financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
- Responsible for Preparation, Filling and correction of income tax, sales tax and withhold tax Returns.
- Providing on the job training to the junior members and continuously monitoring their performance.
Education
MBA + MPA (Dual Degree) -
Holmes Institute
Melbourne, Australia 03.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Public Accountant -
CPA Australia
Melbourne, Australia 06.2022 - 11.2022
Chartered Accountancy (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India 06.2013 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
Chandigarh, India 03.2012 - 03.2015
Key skills
- Accounting Software: SAP, Xero Practice Manager, Xero (Advisor & Payroll), QuickBooks
- Financial Management: GST, Superannuation, Payroll, Income Tax, BAS, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Collaboration: Audits, Vendor Management, Team Leadership
- Tools: Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Integritas Accountants & Advisers Pty Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Accountant
Anthem Workwear Pty Ltd
05.2023 - 01.2025
MBA + MPA (Dual Degree) -
Holmes Institute
03.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Public Accountant -
CPA Australia
06.2022 - 11.2022
Associate Team Lead- Finance and Accounts
Bunge India Private Ltd.
01.2020 - 02.2023
Associate- Tax and Audit
R. Chadha & Associates
05.2015 - 05.2018
Chartered Accountancy (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2013 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
03.2012 - 03.2015
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