Xero
Gayathri Chiravuri
Finance Professional
Roodepoort
Summary
Dynamic and solutions-focused accounting professional combining technical proficiency with practical insight across full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, statutory audits, tax compliance, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and tight deadlines consistently delivers results that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in diverse business landscapes—from infrastructure and manufacturing to IT and professional services. Hands-on experience leading audit teams and managing multiple client portfolios reflects a unique blend of leadership potential and operational depth, while a disciplined mindset ensures precision in every task undertaken. Committed to completing Chartered Accountancy qualifications, continuous growth and adaptability position as a valuable asset in strategic finance leadership roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accountant
Continental Paper and Packaging CC
04.2025 - Current
- Processing vendor invoices and verifying accuracy.
- Match Invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Managing outgoing payments and financial transactions.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts.
- Handling vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments.
- Preparing expense reports and assisting with budget management.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
- Perform daily, weekly or monthly reconciliations of bank statements against company financial records
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between the cashbook and bank statement.
- Identify and record all bank charges, interest and direct deposits.
- Ensure all transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system.
- Maintain records of outstanding deposits and payments.
- Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing reconciliation reports.
- Keep financial data confidential and secure.
- Prepare and reconcile physical stock with records.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Freelance Consultant
Freelance Consultant
12.2018 - 04.2025
- Took a professional hiatus due to prolonged immigration processing during the COVID-19 lockdown, following eligibility for Permanent Residency and delays in work permit approval.
- Built and sustains a diverse client portfolio through professional referrals and trusted networks, delivering accounting, audit support, and tailored financial solutions to SMMEs across the infrastructure, IT, manufacturing, and professional service sectors, while ensuring compliance with industry-specific financial regulations.
- Executes full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, payroll processing, and month-end closings, to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepares and files individual and corporate income tax returns, applying tax planning strategies to enhance client savings and minimize liabilities.
- Conducts financial reviews and audit-readiness assessments, strengthening internal controls, reducing reporting errors, and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
- Uses accounting software to streamline workflows, improve reporting efficiency, and maintain audit-compliant financial records for clients.
Finance Process Associate
Growing Retail Excellence and Technology Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Scrutinised profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and ledgers across all account heads to identify variances, irregularities, and potential risks.
- Consulted with clients to resolve discrepancies through targeted queries, initiated follow-ups on ambiguous entries, and revised postings based on client responses to ensure audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
- Investigated unresolved balances in suspense accounts, reallocating transactions to the appropriate general ledger in compliance with accounting standards.
- Executed bank reconciliations across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, using both manual methods and accounting software to maintain accurate cash flow reporting.
- Prepared and recorded period-end journal entries, including depreciation, amortisation, and prepaid expense allocations, to support accurate month-end and year-end closing.
Career Break
Career Break
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Committed the period to advanced Chartered Accountancy (CA) studies.
- Relocated to South Africa and awaited work permit approval.
Audit Intern
Manohar Chowdhry & Associates
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Audit & Accounting Intern | Articles
- Compiled, finalized, and reviewed financial statements for both proprietorships and corporate entities, ensuring accuracy across general ledgers, banking, cash flow, sales, and purchase journals.
- Facilitated transfer pricing audits by developing risk-focused audit plans, preparing regulatory-compliant reports, and providing recommendations to enhance procedural efficiency.
- Oversaw end-to-end statutory compliance for direct and indirect taxes, including TDS, Service Tax, ESI, PF, and Professional Tax, mitigating financial and legal risks.
- Led inventory audits and asset valuations in accordance with ICAI standards, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to accounting best practices.
- Managed Financial reporting and tax compliance of over 20 entities (companies, proprietorships and partnerships)
Education
Chartered Accountancy (Semi-Qualified) - Audit And Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India04-2012
Higher Education Certificate - Accounting And Finance
Board of Intermediate
Hyderabad, India01-2009
Skills
Bookkeeping
Time management
Financial reporting
Accounting and bookkeeping
Bank reconciliation
Tax preparation
Cash flow analysis
Accounts payable and receivable
MS office suite
Account reconciliation
Financial statements
Software
Pastel
Excel
Timeline
Accountant
Continental Paper and Packaging CC
04.2025 - Current
Freelance Consultant
Freelance Consultant
12.2018 - 04.2025
Finance Process Associate
Growing Retail Excellence and Technology Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2018
Career Break
Career Break
06.2015 - 03.2018
Audit Intern
Manohar Chowdhry & Associates
09.2011 - 09.2014
Chartered Accountancy (Semi-Qualified) - Audit And Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Osmania University
Higher Education Certificate - Accounting And Finance
Board of Intermediate