Riya Shah
@riyashah1
Chartered Accountant specializing in financial controlling and FP&A.
What I'm looking for
I am a Chartered Accountant with 6+ years of experience across financial controlling, FP&A, audit, and accounting for US-based SaaS, global banking, and Big Four environments. I manage end-to-end accounting operations remotely and deliver consolidated financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS.
I have led month-end and year-end close activities, administered US payroll, and produced advanced Excel models for forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis that support CFO-level reporting. I have hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, Tally ERP, and working knowledge of SAP/Oracle.
Known for precision, proactive communication, and cross-functional collaboration, I support audits with detailed reconciliations and documentation, drive process improvements, and translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Controller
Privacy4Cars
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Oversee end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll administration, AP/AR, bank and GL reconciliations, and prepare consolidated financial statements and management review packs to support leadership decision-making.
FP&A Analyst
Valhalla MSO
Feb 2024 - Dec 2024 (10 months)
Prepared and analysed US GAAP financial statements, delivered advanced Excel forecasting and budgeting models, and led billing and reconciliation processes to support CFO-level reporting.
Processed US-region tax operations ensuring compliance with withholding requirements, reviewed tax forms (W-8IMY/W-9/1042-S/1099), and performed month-end reconciliations and managerial reporting for fixed income groups.
Led audit procedures for listed clients, conducted stock counts, supported consolidation and group reporting under IFRS/Indian GAAP/US GAAP, and executed special-purpose M&A audit engagements.
Senior Assistant
JRT & Associates
Feb 2019 - Feb 2022 (3 years)
Prepared project reports with financial forecasts securing client funding, maintained books of accounts, executed month-end closes under IFRS/US GAAP, and managed tax filings and GST audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant (CA Final), Chartered Accountancy
Grade: 419/800
Completed Chartered Accountant (CA Final) with examination attempts in Dec 2021 and May 2022, achieving exemption in Indirect Taxation & Economic Law and a score of 419/800.
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2017 - 2019
Grade: 724/1200
Bachelor of Commerce completed at Marathwada Mitra Mandal College under Savitribai Phule Pune University with a score of 724/1200.
Secondary School Certificate
Class XII / Class X, Secondary Education
Grade: Class XII: 82.15%; Class X: 91.40%
Completed Class XII (HSC) with 82.15% and Class X (SSC) with 91.40%, achieving distinction and rank.
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