Praveen Powar
@praveenpowar
Experienced accounting and taxation professional driving financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am an accounting and taxation professional with progressive experience in accounts management, payroll, taxation, internal controls, and financial reporting. I have led accounts payable, payroll administration, banking operations, audit coordination, ESOP implementation, and due diligence for funding rounds to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Throughout my career I have streamlined reconciliation and revenue cycle processes, prepared and finalized P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements for internal review and external audits, and collaborated with auditors and legal teams to support smooth audits and funding activities. I bring strong analytical problem-solving skills, ERP/accounting software experience, and a focus on accurate, timely financial operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager - Finance
OSX TechLabs Pvt Ltd
Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Managed accounts payable, payroll, tax compliance and financial reporting; coordinated audits and supported ESOP implementation and due diligence for Pre-Series A/B funding rounds, improving cash flow and reporting accuracy.
Assistant Manager - Finance
Sokrati Technologies Pvt Ltd
Jul 2012 - Mar 2017 (4 years 8 months)
Owned full-cycle accounts payable, payroll and taxation processes; streamlined reconciliations and prepared financial statements for audits, reducing vendor query resolution time.
Accounts Executive
Verve Global Services Pvt Ltd
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 (2 years 8 months)
Processed monthly payables, performed vendor reconciliations and monitored bank transactions to maintain accurate ledgers and support cash management.
Accounts & Audit Executive
Neeren Ranadive Associates
Dec 2007 - Sep 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Assisted in statutory audits, prepared audit schedules and managed ledger preparation, journal entries and financial report generation to support audit processes.
Accounts Assistant
N. S. Deshpande & Co
Sep 2006 - Nov 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Supported bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and petty cash management to maintain accurate day-to-day financial records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DRK College of Commerce, Kolhapur
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at DRK College of Commerce, Kolhapur, graduating in April 2002.
DRK College of Commerce, Kolhapur
HSC, Commerce
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at DRK College of Commerce, Kolhapur in March 1999.
Harihar High School, Kolhapur
SSC, Secondary Education
Completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) at Harihar High School, Kolhapur in March 1997.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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