Shikha B.
Auditing and Accounting
Hello, I’m a Finance Professional (CA–Intermediate) and M.Com (Accountancy & Business Statistics) graduate with over 6 years of experience in Auditing, Accounting, and Financial Management for businesses of all sizes. For the past 3 years, I’ve worked as a freelance accountant, helping clients with bookkeeping, financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting — building efficient, accurate, and scalable finance systems. Previously, I worked with Deloitte, where I handled external audits for clients across Real Estate, FinTech, Investment Management, and Insurance, giving me a strong foundation in financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting standards (GAAP & IFRS). ✅Core Expertise - Preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS - Carry out monthly, quarterly and annual year- end process such as A/P, A/R, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, budgeting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, fixed asset to ensure the accurate accounting of all transactions. - Setting up and optimizing accounting systems in QuickBooks, Xero, Intacct, and Tally - VAT (UAE), GST (India), TDS, and Wealth Tax e-filing - Supporting internal and external audit preparation and documentation - Performing variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling - Conducting trend and ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and KPI reporting - Implementing internal controls and process automations to improve accuracy and efficiency - Developing dashboards and reports for business insights and decision-making - Assisting management with financial planning, valuation, and performance improvement Having worked extensively with U.S. and global clients, I’m comfortable collaborating remotely and known for being detail-oriented, reliable, and responsive. My goal is to help businesses strengthen their financial systems and make informed, data-driven decisions. ✅ Why Clients Choose Me - Strong mix of corporate and freelance experience - Expertise across multiple accounting tools and reporting frameworks - Proven ability to work independently and deliver on time - Clear, professional communication throughout every engagement
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.7k
Billed in all: $10,237$10k
$7.7k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 10% in Management Accounting
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