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
ď‚· Currently working in Dubai since September 2013 as a Financial Analyst.
ď‚· Team Player with sound communication, management, analytical and problem
solving skills
ď‚· Highly motivated individual with ability to multitask.
ď‚· Collaborated with teams, adapt at building strong working relationships with co-
workers and managements.
ď‚· 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
ď‚· Proficiency in MS-office (MS-Excel, MS-Word & MS-Access)
ď‚· Brief knowledge in ERP package ORACLE AP module
ď‚· 250 Hrs. of computer training under ICAI
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:
ď‚· 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)
ď‚· Extensively involved in Annual Budget, quarterly and monthly forecasting, monthly
reporting, consolidation and reporting.
ď‚· Do monthly detailed analysis of PL and Balance sheet and also creation of provisions
during month ends to check for deviations and reasons thereof.
ď‚· 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
ď‚· Working capital management, to maintain AR, AP, inventory and Bank balances at
desired level.
ď‚· Monitoring daily transactions especially relating to payments to vendors and other
service providers through checking and approving the payments
ď‚· 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:
ď‚· Net Activation Claim (NAC)
ď‚· APEF Claim
ď‚· Telecalling Claim
ď‚· 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:
ď‚· Paper Recharge Coupon Serial Reconciliation
ď‚· SIM Consumption
ď‚· SIM Inventory Ageing
ď‚· Service Tax Reconciliation
ď‚· AR GL Reconciliation
ď‚· Connect Reconciliation etc.
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
ď‚· Verification of VAT, TDS etc returns
ď‚· Verification of daily sales report
ď‚· Physical verification of stock.
Ghoshal & Co-Aug’07-Feb`10
Chartered Accountants
Role : Senior Auditor
Responsibilities : Involved in following tasks:
ď‚· Preparation of Audit Reports
ď‚· Verification of Records
ď‚· Finalization of Accounts
ď‚· Conducted Bank, VAT, Tax, Internal Audit
ď‚· 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:
ď‚· Tips to enhance your communication skills
ď‚· Devil`s Advocate- Public speaking
ď‚· Management fundamentals and management games
ď‚· Presentations were made using MS-Power point
ď‚· Art of Negotiation and Creativity
ď‚· Leadership Skills and how to be a better Team player
ď‚· 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
ď‚· Scored 72 marks in paper-2 (SFM) & 60 marks in paper-8 (IDT) in CA Final Exam
ď‚· Won no. of competition at school level
ď‚· Organizing cultural events and annual functions at school level
ď‚· 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

ARVIND_CV

  • 1.
    ARVIND KALWANI Chartered Accountant ContactNo. +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 ď‚· Currently working in Dubai since September 2013 as a Financial Analyst. ď‚· Team Player with sound communication, management, analytical and problem solving skills ď‚· Highly motivated individual with ability to multitask. ď‚· Collaborated with teams, adapt at building strong working relationships with co- workers and managements. ď‚· 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 ď‚· Proficiency in MS-office (MS-Excel, MS-Word & MS-Access) ď‚· Brief knowledge in ERP package ORACLE AP module ď‚· 250 Hrs. of computer training under ICAI
  • 2.
    EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Culligan MiddleEast 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 IndiaLimited – 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