CA Parul Chawla

As Head Treasurer I lead treasury and financial governance, working with chapter treasurers, the Board, Finance Committee, Grants Officer and Programs team to ensure financial integrity and compliance across all operations. Treasury & Cash Flow · Maintain real-time cash flow visibility across all chapters · Monitor cash flow to support financial sustainability and responsible fund management · Identify financial risks and escalate findings to the Board · Prepare short and long-term cash flow forecasts Financial Reporting & Compliance · Complete monthly reporting including bank reconciliation reviews · Ensure timely end-of-month and end-of-year financial reporting · Assist in preparing annual financial statements per AASB standards · Ensure compliance with ACNC governance and reporting obligations Budgeting & Forecasting · Develop and monitor annual budgets aligned to strategic goals · Support financial planning across 8 chapters in AU and NZ · Deliver budget variance analysis and recommendations to leadership Leadership & Team Support · Guide and support the finance operations team and chapter treasurers · Oversee AP, AR and bank reconciliation review processes · Drive consistent financial practices and continuous improvement across chapters Stakeholder Engagement · Align financial planning with funded initiatives and strategic priorities · Review grant applications and support financial oversight of funded projects · Provide financial reports, trend analysis and recommendations to the Board

Providing end-to-end financial accounting and advisory services for SME clients, covering financial reporting, tax compliance, BAS and GST lodgement, and general ledger management. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and profit & loss reports in compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) • Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries • Lodging BAS, GST returns, and income tax returns in line with ATO requirements • Advising clients on financial controls, cash flow management, and tax planning strategies to improve profitability • Streamlining bookkeeping and reconciliation processes through automation, reducing manual effort by 30% • Working across Xero, Tally, and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for multi-entity reporting Delivering accurate, deadline-driven financial operations while building my Australian accounting practice alongside completing CPA Australia.

Engaged on a short term contract to support the finance department in optimising accounting operations and strengthening month end reporting processes. • Conducted detailed account reconciliations, expense validation, and variance analysis across multiple cost centres, identifying and resolving discrepancies that improved reporting accuracy • Partnered with cross functional teams to review cost allocation methodology and streamline financial reporting workflows • Improved month end closing efficiency by developing data validation checklists and standardised process documentation, reducing close turnaround time • Prepared management reports and financial summaries for senior leadership to support budgeting and forecasting decisions • Worked across general ledger accounts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy ahead of monthly close

Managed end to end property accounting for multiple US real estate portfolios, delivering monthly financial reporting across Yardi, Sage, and ResMan. • Executed monthly closings, general ledger reconciliations, and journal entries for multiple property portfolios, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP • Prepared and analysed P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to property owners and stakeholders • Coordinated with onshore US accounting teams to ensure accurate intercompany reconciliation and consolidated financial reporting across entities • Improved reconciliation turnaround times by standardising reporting templates, checklists, and fixed assets tracking procedures • Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles for each property, ensuring vendor payments and tenant receipts were processed accurately

Progressed from Article Trainee to qualified Chartered Accountant over a 5 year tenure at a full service CA firm, gaining hands on experience across statutory audit, internal audit, tax compliance, and financial reporting for a diverse client base. Statutory and Internal Audit • Conducted statutory, internal, and tax audits for private and public limited companies, partnerships, and individuals, ensuring compliance with Ind AS and IFRS standards • Evaluated compliance processes, performed risk assessments, and advised management on accounting standards and governance frameworks Financial Reporting and Tax • Prepared annual financial statements, tax computations, projected balance sheets, and net worth certificates for diverse client portfolios • Filed income tax returns and assisted in tax assessments and litigation matters, maintaining a strong compliance record across all client engagements General Accounting • Managed general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for multiple clients simultaneously • Worked across Tally and Excel for financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit documentation Leadership • Trained and mentored junior team members in audit documentation, working paper preparation, and financial review processes

Comprehensive program covering Australian accounting standards (AASB), financial reporting, strategic management accounting, taxation (BAS, GST, ATO compliance), ethics and governance, and global strategy.

Qualified Chartered Accountant with comprehensive training across statutory audit, internal audit, tax compliance, financial reporting, IFRS, Ind AS, and corporate law. Completed three levels of examinations alongside a mandatory 3 year practical training articleship.

Foundation in financial accounting, business law, economics, and management principles.