Puja Gautam

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports in accordance with donor and Social Welfare
Council (SWC) formats, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the development and monitoring of project budgets, tracking expenditures and
forecasting to optimize resource allocation.
• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for all staff, including statutory deductions
(tax, social security) and ensure their timely deposit.
• Act as the primary point of contact for coordinating donor and external audits, preparing
necessary schedules and successfully resolving audit queries.
• Implement and monitor financial policies, ensuring full compliance with organizational
procedures and donor regulations.

• Spearheaded the preparation of monthly financial reports adhering to rigorous Japanese
reporting standards, presenting clear variance analysis.
• Managed the entire grant financial cycle, including budgeting, disbursement tracking, and
closure, successfully passing multiple donor audits with no major findings.
• Administered payroll, taxation, and payment processing for national staff while supporting
visa documentation for international personnel.
• Served as a key liaison with the Social Welfare Council and other government authorities
to ensure project registration and full statutory compliance.
• Maintained and updated organizational policies, statutory compliance checklists, and
internal financial controls.

• Managed financial reporting and compliance for a USAID-funded project, delivering high
quality reports and financial documentation on schedule.
• Partnered with program teams to prepare and monitor project budgets, providing financial
analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinated external audits, ensuring all financial documentation was systematically
organized and readily available for review.
• Administered payroll, national taxation, and managed all financial transactions, ensuring
strict adherence to internal policies.
• Led office administration and provided operational support to staff, fostering an efficient
and productive work environment.

• Oversaw daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all
financial transactions.
• Processed monthly payroll, managed tax filings, and handled payments for vendors and
staff.
• Maintained meticulous financial records and documentation, preparing them for internal
and external review.

• Prepared accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports for multiple business units,
aiding management in strategic decision-making.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring efficient cash flow
management.
• Coordinated with external auditors and tax authorities to ensure full compliance with all
statutory requirements.
• Processed payroll and managed financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy and
timeliness.

• Verified and reconciled accounting records, ensuring data integrity.
• Assisted in the VAT reconciliation process and supported online tax filings.
• Provided support to senior team members on various accounting and audit assignments.