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Barsha Shrestha

@barshashrestha

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Semi qualified chartered accountant with expertise in finance and audit.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and allows me to leverage my finance and audit expertise.

I am a semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in finance, accounts, administration, and audit management. Currently, I oversee end-to-end financial operations at Katila & Company, where I ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP while managing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow. My role involves leading monthly and year-end closing processes, preparing financial statements, and coordinating tax filings.

Previously, I served as an Audit Officer at S.R. Pandey & Co., where I built strong relationships with clients across various sectors, ensuring timely communication and high satisfaction. My experience includes leading engagement teams to achieve audit objectives and conducting presentations to clients, which has honed my communication and public speaking skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance, Accounts, Admin & Audit Manager

Katila & Company

Mar 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Oversaw end-to-end financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management, ensuring compliance with IFRS/local GAAP. Led monthly and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and tax filings.

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting Cash Flow Management IFRS GAAP Financial Statements Tax Filings Audit Scheduling

Audit Officer

S.R. Pandey & Co.

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)

Coordinated and maintained strong relationships with clients across diverse sectors—including manufacturing, retail, services, and non-profits—ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and high client satisfaction. Led and directed the designated engagement team to successfully accomplish the predetermined audit objectives for the respective engagement.

Client Relationship Management Team Leadership Communication

Audit Associate

P.L. Shrestha & Co.

Aug 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years)

Created and conducted face-to-face presentations, proposals and demonstrations for the clients. Managed clients account, continuously developed and enriched relationships with clients.

Presentation Client Management Relationship Building Communication Proposals

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal

Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant, Accounting

Completed the Cap-III Level program at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal, gaining expertise in financial accounting, auditing, and taxation. This rigorous program prepared me for advanced roles in finance and accounting.

Tribhuvan University

Masters in Business Studies, Business Studies

Pursued a Master's in Business Studies at Tribhuvan University, focusing on comprehensive business management principles. This program enhanced my strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.