Sonal Agarwal
Vienna,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and detailed-oriented candidate passionate about using data to improve business performance and customer experience. Skilled at leveraging data to develop actionable solutions to business challenges and utilizing data mining and data visualization to create meaningful insights. Excellent technical aptitude and knowledge of programming languages, data analytics and data visualization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chartered Accountant Partner
S M A B & Associates
04.2017 - Current
- Boosted revenue generation by identifying areas of improvement in current accounting practices and suggesting innovative solutions.
- Mentored junior accountants, providing guidance on best practices and career development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by accurately preparing and submitting tax returns for clients.
- Maximized client satisfaction by delivering timely and accurate financial reports, addressing concerns promptly.
- Streamlined accounting processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors, implementing new software systems.
- Achieved cost reduction through meticulous budgeting and expense monitoring, optimizing resource allocation.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate records essential for decision-making purposes.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Intern
Modi Rao & Associates
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Master of Science - Big Data Analytics
Bay Atlantic University
Washington DC01.2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Hyderabad, India12.2017
Chartered Accountant - Taxation, Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India05.2016
Skills
- Auditing Expertise
- Bank Reconciliation
- Indirect Taxation
- Payroll Processing
- Python Programming
- R Programming
- Excel Functions
- Data Cleaning
- SQL and Databases
- Machine Learning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Limited Working
Timeline
Chartered Accountant Partner
S M A B & Associates
04.2017 - Current
Intern
Modi Rao & Associates
08.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Big Data Analytics
Bay Atlantic University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Chartered Accountant - Taxation, Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India