Tax Staff, Tax Associate, Audit Associate, Entry Level Finance, Tax Ac

RIFFATH MEMON

KEY SKILLS Tax Accounting and Compliance

Tax Planning and Advisory

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Audit and Assurance (GAAS)

MS-Office, SAP & Tally ERP

Corporate communications

Organizational and time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

SUMMARY US CPA and Indian Chartered Accountant(CA) with 6+ years of professional experience, including significant roles in tax compliance, audit, and financial management. Proven ability to ensure compliance and optimize strategies for enhanced reporting accuracy and tax efficiency. Holder of an active PTIN for 2024, seeking a finance role to leverage my expertise and drive organizational success.

ad8pge@r.postjobfree.com +1-925-***-**** San Francisco Bay Area, USA LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/riffathmemon

WORK

EXPERIENCE

Tax/Audit Associate, Shah & Iyer, Ahmedabad, India Aug 2014 - Aug 2017 Executed statutory and tax audit engagements, verified financial statements and ensured compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and GAAS standards.

Prepared and filed tax returns for over 50 clients, including individuals, partnerships, and corporations, ensuring 100% compliance with applicable tax laws. Led general ledger analysis and account reconciliations, including finalization of books of accounts for diverse entities, with annual turnovers ranging from $1.5 million - $5.5 million. Assisted senior auditors in the preparation of audit reports, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations to improve internal controls. Oversaw financial records and verified transactions for 3 major clients, with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP regulatory standards. Finance Executive, Adani Wilmar Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Mar 2019 - Sep 2022 Led the indirect tax compliance process, ensuring a 100% on-time filing rate and adherence to regulatory changes, which reduced penalties by 15%. Initiated the automation of data collection and reporting using advanced Excel functions and SAP tools, reducing tax preparation time by 40% and minimizing errors, leading to earlier filing of returns.

Conducted detailed analysis of tax data, to fully utilize available tax credits leading to accurate reporting and minimization of tax liabilities. Spearheaded process improvements across cross-functional teams, providing clear and concise recommendation enhancing efficiency by 20%. Provided expert tax advice on complex issues, reducing potential risks and achieving significant tax savings.

Played a key role in audits and assessments, ensuring smooth interactions with tax authorities and reduce audit findings.

EDUCATION

Chartered Accountant (CA) Jun 2013 - Nov 2018

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Feb 2023 - Jul 2024 California Board of Accountancy

Scores: REG 91, FAR 87, BEC 86, AUD 85

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Jun 2013 - Apr 2016

Gujarat University, India

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