- Arvind Kalwani is a Chartered Accountant from India currently working as a Financial Analyst in Dubai since 2013.
- He has over 9 years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing and taxation.
- His previous work experience includes working as a financial analyst, internal auditor and senior auditor for companies in India.
Chartered Accountant Profile for Financial Analyst Role
1. ARVIND KALWANI
Chartered Accountant
Contact No. +971 561 789 965
arvindkalwani@yahoo.co.in
OBJECTIVE
Seek to work in an environment that will challenge me to enhance my knowledge and own skill sets, also
allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization
SUMMARY
Currently working in Dubai since September 2013 as a Financial Analyst.
Team Player with sound communication, management, analytical and problem
solving skills
Highly motivated individual with ability to multitask.
Collaborated with teams, adapt at building strong working relationships with co-
workers and managements.
Proven background leading teams in stressful, deadline-oriented environments to
meet project requirements.
EDUCATION
November 2012 CA FINAL ICAI, Secured 53.75%
November 2009 CA PCC ICAI, Secured 50.00%
February 2007 CA CPT ICAI, Secured 60.00%
March 2009 Bachelor of Commerce-Honors Degree Calcutta University, Secured 60.50%
March 2006 HIGHER SECONDARY CERTIFICATE-CBSE Board Abhinav Bharti High School, Secured 78.00%
March 2004 SECONDARY CERTIFICATE-CBSE Board Abhinav Bharti High School, Secured 65.00%
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Proficiency in MS-office (MS-Excel, MS-Word & MS-Access)
Brief knowledge in ERP package ORACLE AP module
250 Hrs. of computer training under ICAI
2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Culligan Middle East FZE – September, 2013 – Till Date
http://www.culligan.ae/
The Company deals in mineral water production & distribution and also in various water treatment products
and services. It is a subsidiary of a USA based company and is the regional head quarter in the GCC region.
Designation: Financial Analyst
Highlights: Responsible for the managing finance of the Company, report directly to the group
Finance manager in Dubai. Monthly reporting was done within deadline.
Responsibilities:
As a financial Analyst I`m responsible for management reporting and analysis of the
financial state and operations of the Company. Complete responsibility of P& L and
Balance sheet (both assets and liabilities)
Extensively involved in Annual Budget, quarterly and monthly forecasting, monthly
reporting, consolidation and reporting.
Do monthly detailed analysis of PL and Balance sheet and also creation of provisions
during month ends to check for deviations and reasons thereof.
Preparation of various management reports which facilitated management in decision
making, Like contract evaluation, Proposal acceptance/decline, Incremental approach
analysis, cost benefit analysis, preparation of monthly schedules
Working capital management, to maintain AR, AP, inventory and Bank balances at
desired level.
Monitoring daily transactions especially relating to payments to vendors and other
service providers through checking and approving the payments
Process designing for smooth and enhanced flow of work with greater transparency
and control.
ARTICLESHIP TRAINING EXPERIENCE (Compulsory training required under Chartered
Accountancy course)
Bharti Airtel Limited - March`10 – Feb`11
One of the leading Telecom Company in India
Role : Industrial Trainee
Highlights : Gained appreciation from seniors for applying practices of the company in a
Disciplined manner Core Team member for handling the “Calcutta circle”
Responsibilities: Incentive Claims-The Company has devised various incentive plans for its distributors
And various agencies based on Factors such as quantum of activation by distributors,
No. of address proof verified by agencies etc. These claims settled on monthly basis.
Different data was obtained from different departments, data was arranged, sorted and
filtered through many processes for preparation.
Claims Like:
Net Activation Claim (NAC)
APEF Claim
Telecalling Claim
Modern Trade Payout etc.
Were determined for smooth payment to distributors and other agencies. Use to go on field trip also to visit
distributors and settle their issues, if any, with the company.
Month End Activities-It was the company`s policy to close the Books of Accounts at the end of every
month as a result of which lot of activities were to be handled for which the Team had to work late at nights.
Activities Like:
Paper Recharge Coupon Serial Reconciliation
SIM Consumption
SIM Inventory Ageing
Service Tax Reconciliation
AR GL Reconciliation
Connect Reconciliation etc.
3. Prime Retail India Limited – July’09 – Feb’10
Chain of Retail stores across India dealing in exquisite watches in and show pieces
(Was deployed to Prime Retail India Ltd. A client of GHOSHAL & CO.)
Role : Internal Auditor
Highlights : Involved in Internal Audit and statutory matters of the company
The company was in process of financial restructuring and Book Building
Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly profitability statement
Verification of VAT, TDS etc returns
Verification of daily sales report
Physical verification of stock.
Ghoshal & Co-Aug’07-Feb`10
Chartered Accountants
Role : Senior Auditor
Responsibilities : Involved in following tasks:
Preparation of Audit Reports
Verification of Records
Finalization of Accounts
Conducted Bank, VAT, Tax, Internal Audit
Manual and E-filing of Income Tax Returns
OTHER TRAINING
Completed Four Weeks Residential Training Programe on professional skill development conducted by ICAI
at Centre of Excellence Hyderabad, India
Highlights:
Tips to enhance your communication skills
Devil`s Advocate- Public speaking
Management fundamentals and management games
Presentations were made using MS-Power point
Art of Negotiation and Creativity
Leadership Skills and how to be a better Team player
Mock Group Discussions and Interviews
Completed two days “Mind Power” work shop conducted by Dr. Sneh Desai. Completed five Days “YES”
course conducted by faculties of Art of Living.
ACHIEVEMENTS & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Scored 72 marks in paper-2 (SFM) & 60 marks in paper-8 (IDT) in CA Final Exam
Won no. of competition at school level
Organizing cultural events and annual functions at school level
Donated Blood at various Blood donation camps
HOBBIES
Avid reading, web-surfing, driving, listening music and exercise.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 27th
September, 1988
Father`s Name : Arjun Kalwani- Businessmen dealing in wholesale cloth material
Mother`s Name : Nisha Kalwani- House Maker
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Bengali and Sindhi
Nationality : Indian
VISA Status : Employment Visa