Binod Chapagai

Daily bookkeeping and general ledger entries; monthly bank reconciliations; AP and AR ledgers. Led month-end and year-end closing, incl. accruals, prepayments and IFRS-compliant financial statements. Maintained the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules. Prepared UAE VAT and corporate tax documentation and supported internal/external audits. Implemented FirstBit ERP and Zoho Books. Strengthened AR follow-up, cutting average collection from 150 to 75 days. Prepared monthly management reports.

Bookkeeping, general ledger and compliance accounting for a portfolio of multinational clients. Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and handled end-to-end reporting cycles. Ensured compliance with Indian corporate law, tax regulations and FEMA documentation requirements. Reviewed and guided a team of four colleagues on accounting accuracy and reporting deadlines.

Completed the structured CA articleship (ICAI) with hands-on exposure to bookkeeping, accounting, audit and tax compliance. Assisted with statutory audits, ledger scrutiny and the preparation of financial statements for client companies. Retained as Paid Assistant after the articleship in recognition of strong accounting and audit performance.