Maya Asher
@mayaasher
Manager - Accounting & Finance with 10+ years optimizing financial processes and Excel-driven reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Accounting & Finance professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across accounting, FP&A and reporting roles. I have a strong track record of streamlining accounting procedures, developing Excel-based financial models and dashboards, and delivering actionable MIS and variance analysis to improve decision-making.
In my current role as Manager - Accounting & Finance at DeSoto Technologies, I lead budgeting, payroll and month-end close activities, design process flows in MS Visio, and build automated invoicing and reporting solutions that reduced FTE time and improved financial visibility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Accounting & Finance
DeSoto Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Leads accounting and finance functions, streamlining processes and implementing MIS reports that improved decision-making and reduced manual effort. Oversees payroll, budgeting, monthly close, and financial analysis for the organization.
Articled Assistant
M. A. Chavan & Co.
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Completed articled assistantship performing audit and accounting tasks, supporting statutory compliance and assisting in financial statement preparation and audit procedures. Gained practical experience across accounting and taxation workflows.
Associate - Accounts & Finance
Practus Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Prepared tailored MIS and weekly/monthly finance reports, managed AR/AP and weekly cashflow, and supported monthly closings with analytical commentary to inform stakeholders. Contributed to process improvements and streamlined reporting workflows.
Articled Assistant
Gala Pratik & Co.
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Served as articled assistant performing accounting and audit support, executing fieldwork and assisting in client deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance. Contributed to day-to-day bookkeeping and audit documentation.
Audit Assistant
Chandan Parmar & Co. Chartered Accountants
Assisted in audit engagements, executing testwork and supporting auditors in verification of financial records and compliance checks. Helped prepare audit schedules and working papers for client audits.
Finance Executive
Krunal Merchant
Managed daily accounting transactions and supported financial operations, including bookkeeping, compliance, and reporting to maintain fiscal order. Implemented Excel-based tools to increase efficiency and reduce FTE hours.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
S. K. Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Finance
Completed B.Com with a focus on Accounting & Finance; awarded Topper of Semester 2 in FYBCom (2011-2012).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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