Chanchal Arora

About Chanchal Arora

Certified professional with 11+ years of experience in managing overall Finance function entailing maintenance & finalization of accounts, planning, forecasting and setting objectives for assigned projects. Maximises organisational productivity making most of time, energy and potential. Demonstrates systematic approach in carrying out assignments and maintains successful track record for beating deadlines.

Experience

1. Accountant

   Airbnb

   Sep 2018 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards and kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.• Performed variance/flux commentary on P/L and BS accounts for particular Entity/ CC/ BU/ Region and provided FSLI flux commentary on consolidated Airbnb level (w.r.t. some specific assigned GL\'s).• Responsible for reconciliations preparation in accordance with internal/external accounting guidelines & SOX requirement from Group level. Performed reconciliation on a monthly basis and ensure that balances are correctly reflected in the General ledger and there are no old aged outstanding items.• Finalization & Analytical review of Trial balance with passing of all the accruals, prepayments & adjustment journals.• Well supported various transitions and knowledge transfers while monitoring critical deliverables.• Actively participated and contributed to process improvement initiatives.• Supported global stakeholders, internal finance & audit team to provide allrelevant supporting documents.• Mentored junior staff members with constructive feedback and actionablesteps for performance improvement.• Communicated with internal and external auditors to coordinate scheduledaudits and compliance reviews.• Identified and implemented process changes to improve reporting time and quality.• Performed all GL related activities to ensure that books of accounts shouldreflect correct & meaningful synopsis. Processed month-end journals, performed month end closing and reporting activities, fixed asset/depreciation, prepaid, accrual accounting etc.• Ensured that all inter-company account queries are resolved in a timely manner.• Accurately performed daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

  Chartered Accountant

  2008 — 2012

• Kurukshetra University

  Bachelor of Commerce

  2005 — 2008