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Ashwin Ghale

Mount Gambier,SA

Summary

Experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) with over five years of expertise in tax returns, financial statements, external audits, and financial planning. Currently pursuing CPA accreditation to further enhance skills. Proven track record in delivering accurate financial insights and strategic solutions, optimizing business performance, and driving financial efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bookkeeper

Foodlink Australia
Sydney, NSW
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.

Financial Analyst

Ansu Group Private Limited
Kathmandu, Nepal
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Applied mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to perform quantitative analysis, resulting in a 15% improvement in performance metric assessments and strategic recommendations.
  • Performed comprehensive financial analysis of potential investments, developing a portfolio that achieved a 20% return on investment.
  • Compiled and analyzed financial data of listed companies, leading to the successful publication of comprehensive financial reports on the company website, increasing web traffic by 25%.
  • Implemented a streamlined data collection process, reducing the time required to gather and publish financial data by 30%.

Accounts and Audit Assistant

NBSM & Company
Kathmandu, Nepal
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Led and managed internal audits for Tourism Development Bank Nepal and NIC Asia Bank, identifying compliance issues and operational inefficiencies that resulted in a 15% improvement in audit outcomes.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to accountants at Mega College and its affiliated entities during tax audits, resulting in a 20% increase in audit accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared and analyzed management reports, delivering valuable insights into business performance and financial trends that informed strategic decision-making and improved financial health by 10%.
  • Contributed to the Due Diligence Audit (DDA) in the merger of two banking companies, ensuring a smooth integration process and mitigating financial risks.
  • Participated in statutory audit engagements for Chaudhary Groups Limited, identifying critical areas for financial improvement and compliance.
  • Developed comprehensive projections and budgets for clients' new investment proposals, leading to a 25% increase in successful project funding.

Assistant Payroll Software Auditor

Angel One Limited
Mumbai, India
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Worked as a software auditor in the development of Easy in-house Software for calculating monthly incentives for around 50 trainers based on performance, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of incentive processing by 30%.
  • Established a set of best practices and documented procedures for software testing, resulting in a 25% increase in the accuracy and reliability of software products.

Tax and Audit Intern

Shridhar & Associates
Mumbai, India
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Reviewed and analyzed accounting data, successfully identifying and rectifying discrepancies, which led to a 15% reduction in reporting errors.
  • Prepared and filed quarterly and annual tax returns for clients, achieving a 98% accuracy rate and ensuring timely compliance with tax regulations.
  • Conducted and assisted in 212 audits of Reliance Industries, identifying errors and discrepancies that improved compliance and accuracy.

Accounts Intern

Professional Platinum Training
Sydney, NSW
  • Maintained an accurate and up-to-date accounting system that tracked expenses, revenues, and profits in XERO.
  • Bank reconciliation, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Maintained a system to track and monitor cash flows, resulting in improved budgeting and forecasting

Education

CPA -

CPA Australia
01-2025

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounts, Finance, Audit, Tax And Mercantile Law

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai
11-2023

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounts And Finance

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Mumbai
12-2017

Skills

  • Report Preparation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Investment Analysis
  • Due diligence
  • Auditing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Portfolio performance
  • ERP accounting
  • Accounting Principles
  • Valuation experience
  • Advanced computer skills
  • MS Office Suite
  • Analytical research
  • Budgetary Planning
  • GAAP principles expertise
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Cost accounting
  • Internal Controls
  • Tax Preparation
  • Ethical standards

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Foodlink Australia
02.2022 - 11.2022

Financial Analyst

Ansu Group Private Limited
12.2017 - 01.2019

Accounts and Audit Assistant

NBSM & Company
11.2015 - 11.2017

Assistant Payroll Software Auditor

Angel One Limited
02.2015 - 09.2015

Tax and Audit Intern

Shridhar & Associates
05.2014 - 02.2015

Accounts Intern

Professional Platinum Training

CPA -

CPA Australia

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounts, Finance, Audit, Tax And Mercantile Law

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounts And Finance

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Ashwin Ghale