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karishma patwa

@karishmapatwa

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Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) driving reporting accuracy and cost optimization.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a CMA role where I can own financial reporting and MIS, drive cost optimization through variance and reconciliations, and strengthen GST/TDS/Income Tax compliance—while continuously improving processes for better business decisions.

I’m a Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) with over 2 years of hands-on experience in financial reporting, cost optimization, and statutory compliance. I manage end-to-end accounting operations, preparing detailed cost sheets and supporting data-driven business decision-making through strong analytics.

In my current Accounts-Executive role at The Craft Studio, I handle journal entries, general ledgers, and comprehensive reconciliations. I oversee accounts payable and receivable to ensure accurate vendor payments and effective cash flow management.

I’m trusted for 100% tax compliance across GST, TDS, and Income Tax portals, including executing GST and TDS return filings and ensuring adherence to Income Tax compliance standards. I also enhance billing accuracy by designing and implementing streamlined reconciliation processes.

Earlier as a CMA Trainee at Vijay Vaishnav & Co., I supported statutory tax audits, drafted audit reports under Form 3CA and 3CB, and filed Income Tax Returns (ITR). I conducted ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliations, and physical inventory verifications while preparing working papers and documentation reviewed under a Senior CMA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounts Executive

The Craft Studio

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Managed end-to-end accounting operations including journal entries, general ledgers, and comprehensive reconciliations while ensuring 100% tax compliance across GST, TDS, and Income Tax portals. Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to support accurate vendor payments and cash flow, and improved billing accuracy through streamlined reconciliation processes.

Income Tax Compliance Journal Entries General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting

CMA Trainee

Vijay Vaishnav & Co.

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Assisted in statutory tax audits and drafted audit reports under Form 3CA and 3CB. Filed Income Tax Returns, drafted responses to income tax notices, conducted ledger scrutiny and bank reconciliations, and prepared working papers and audit documentation, including cost sheets reviewed by a Senior CMA.

Income Tax Return Filing Tax Notice Response Drafting Bank Reconciliation Inventory Verification Cost Sheets

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)

Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), Cost & Management Accounting

Completed the CMA Final program from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) in Dec 2025. This training focused on cost and management accounting and related compliance areas.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)

Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), Cost & Management Accounting

Completed the CMA Intermediate program from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) in Dec 2022. Built core knowledge in cost accounting and management accounting.

Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Commerce

2019 - 2022

Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU) from 2019 to 2022. Focused on commerce-oriented academic training supporting accounting and finance knowledge.

Mahaveer Public School, Jodhpur

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Higher Secondary Education

2018 - 2019

Completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Mahaveer Public School, Jodhpur during 2018–2019.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)

Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), Cost & Management Accounting

Completed the CMA Foundation program from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) in Dec 2019. Established foundational concepts for later CMA stages.