Akshita Bhutani

About Akshita Bhutani

A driven CA Finalist. Finance enthusiasts with experience in the S3P retail fees team at Amazon managing tasks like Month End Close, financial reviews, and fee optimization. I’ve helped automate processes, supported crisis periods, and contributed to key planning cycles. Well-versed in Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws, I’ve worked on GST filings, refunds, and provided advisory support to clients in various sectors at BDO India LLP Outside of work, I find solace in playing guitar.

Experience

1. Financial Analyst Intern

   Amazon

   Aug 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   IN Stores Finance - S3P Fee Finance teamTenure highlights:• Collaborated with the S3P fee business team to support and drive financial initiatives, focusing on tasks related to fee management and financial analysis.• Worked extensively on Business As Usual (BAU) activities, with a specific emphasis on MEC (Month End Close), ensuring accuracy and compliance. Independently handled First Information Reports (FIRs) and Monthly Financial Reviews (MFRs), delivering key insights and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.• Automated Waiver Dashboard reducing processing time by 87%, implementing daily tracking capabilities and expanding metrics coverage for strategic decision-making• Led fee cost recovery analysis for Pick & Pack operations, resulting in implementation of new weight-based pricing structure to improve cost recovery rates.• Stepped in as a backfill intern to support the finance team during a period of crisis, ensuring the continuity of essential financial operations.• Revamped Seller Reward Program (SRP) controllership by introducing verification checkpoints and live tracking dashboard, eliminating double provisioning risk and enhancing financial oversight.• Assisted in key planning cycle OP2, supporting the preparation and coordination of financial forecasts and budget reviews.• Developed comprehensive Brand Waiver Scorecard analyzing top brands, integrating key business metrics to optimize waiver allocation strategy.Others:• Active member of Chartered Accountant Industrial Training Committee, facilitating registrations and new hire onboarding.• Co-hosted organizational standups covering strategic topics like Generative AI.• Led team-building initiatives for leadership meetings and quarterly gatherings.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA Final, Chartered Accountancy

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA Intermediate, Chartered Accountancy

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA Foundation, Chartered Accountancy

• St. Joseph's Convent High School, Kamptee

  Senior secondary examination (10th)

• Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur

  Higher secondary examination(12th), Commerce with math