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Midhatbanu Pathan

Co-Founder Better Hope NGO

India

7+ years of work experience

Led By Foundation
Apr 20263 mosPresent

Remote

LedBy ShePrenuer 2026
J A Y A M & Associates LLP
Mar 20251 yr 4 mosPresent

Conducted bank, tax, and GST audits; examined financial records for accuracy, compliance, and regulatory adherence Performed financial statement analysis to identify client strengths and weaknesses, providing actionable improvement recommendations Prepared and analysed CMA data for client financial assessments and loan-related submissions Managed end-to-end GST compliance: return filing, GSTR 2A/2B reconciliation, audit support, and regulatory research Onboarded and managed Amazon Seller Central accounts: seller profiles, account settings, product compliance, and performance monitoring across global marketplaces; resolved compliance flags to maintain account health Handled Amazon compliance requests via the portal: submitted documents, managed cases, and ensured timely responses to performance notifications per SLA Managed e-commerce GST compliance for Amazon sellers: GSTR-1/3B filings, TCS reconciliation, payment reconciliation against settlement reports, and annual GSTR-9 filing Handled Income Tax and TDS compliance: ITR filing, TDS returns (Form 24Q/26Q), deduction verification, and client advisory Managed end-to-end TDS compliance: computing deductions (Sec. 192, 194C, 194J, etc.), timely deposits, quarterly returns, Form 16/16A issuance, and 26AS reconciliation Drafted professional replies to tax and GST notices within statutory timelines Serving as GST Department Head; leading the team, managing workflows, and handling compliance for 100+ clients across industries Proficient in Tally Prime, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for financial reporting and client presentations Prepared Financial Statements, Cash Flow Statements, and conducted ratio and variance analysis to support decision-making Introduced streamlined workflows improving team efficiency in accounting and GST compliance Mentored junior team members on GST compliance, audit procedures, and software tools
BETTER HOPE NGO
Apr 20215 yrs 3 mosPresent

Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Directed financial governance across multiple projects (Education, Healthcare, Livelihood) covering budgeting, fund utilisation tracking, reconciliation, and audit-ready reporting in Tally ERP 9; prepared project-wise income & expenditure accounts, balance sheets, and utilisation certificates for donor and statutory compliance Implemented ground-level social programmes aligned with national policy priorities: girl child education, disability inclusion, food security, and disaster relief Tracked programme outcomes against measurable indicators across healthcare, education, and livelihood beneficiaries Ensured full regulatory compliance under 12A, 80G, and CSR frameworks; maintained all registrations and annual filings Drafted funding proposals, grant applications, policy-linked programme narratives, and partner contracts securing national and international partnerships Managed menstrual health policy awareness across schools and women, a programme area later affirmed as a fundamental right by the Supreme Court of India Coordinated pan-India disaster relief during COVID-19 and Warwan-Kishtwar floods, mobilising multi-state volunteer and donor networks Produced impact reports, donor disclosures, and programme documentation maintaining stakeholder transparency Prepared Financial Statements and Cash Flow Statements; developed financial reports and profitability analyses to support strategic planning Led budget preparation and allocated funding strategically across projects to maximise social impact and donor accountability Managed stakeholder engagement with donors, government bodies, and partner organisations; handled CSR compliance and income tax notice replies Built and led the operations team; managed hiring, onboarding, and performance across remote and field locations
Led By Foundation
Mar 202310 mosDec 2023

I am delighted to share that I have been selected for the LedBy Accelerator Program 2023 by Led By Foundation. Incubated and developed at Harvard University, LedBy Foundation is India's first and only leadership incubator for Indian Muslim women. It's a cohort-based, 6-month-long program that helps Indian Muslim Women develop their professional skills through leadership workshops and mentoring from experts across the globe.
Sep 20191 yr 7 mosMar 2021

•     Assisted in conducting cost audits and GST audits, examining financial records for compliance and cost accuracy •     Filed GST returns, scrutinised transactions, and reconciled GSTR 2A for accurate tax liability determination •     Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping •     Developed analytical skills to assess and optimise cost structures across various client organisations •     Utilised Advanced Excel and MS Office tools for financial documentation, data analysis, and client reporting •     Executed material cost verification procedures including pulling Bills of Materials (BOM), recomputing theoretical consumption vs. actual output, and tracing GRN to stores ledger to issue slip to cost sheet for key materials •     Verified labour cost records including comparison of manpower deployment vs. production batch records, confirmed exclusion of indirect labour from direct cost, examined idle time disclosures (CAS-7), checked contract labour billing rates against agreements and gate records, and verified statutory deductions (PF, ESI, Gratuity) as per CAS-7 •     Reviewed overhead absorption basis for appropriateness to the product mix; verified exclusion of R&D costs from current product costs (CAS-18) and identified abnormal costs (CAS-3) for separate disclosure •     Prepared cost-to-financial reconciliation statements; identified items in P&L not in cost records (finance costs, tax, prior period items) and items in cost records not in P&L (notional costs, imputed rent); reconciled closing stock values in cost records vs. financial statements

Education

The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

CMA Final, Cost and Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit

The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

20242 yrs2026
The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

CMA Intermediate, Cost and Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit

The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

20182 yrs2020

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Headline

Co-Founder Better Hope NGO

Location

India

Work experience

Fellowship at Led By Foundation, Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Remote, LedBy ShePrenuer 2026

Audit Assistant at J A Y A M & Associates LLP, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Conducted bank, tax, and GST audits; examined financial records for accuracy, compliance, and regulatory adherence Performed financial statement analysis to identify client strengths and weaknesses, providing actionable improvement recommendations Prepared and analysed CMA data for client financial assessments and loan-related submissions Managed end-to-end GST compliance: return filing, GSTR 2A/2B reconciliation, audit support, and regulatory research Onboarded and managed Amazon Seller Central accounts: seller profiles, account settings, product compliance, and performance monitoring across global marketplaces; resolved compliance flags to maintain account health Handled Amazon compliance requests via the portal: submitted documents, managed cases, and ensured timely responses to performance notifications per SLA Managed e-commerce GST compliance for Amazon sellers: GSTR-1/3B filings, TCS reconciliation, payment reconciliation against settlement reports, and annual GSTR-9 filing Handled Income Tax and TDS compliance: ITR filing, TDS returns (Form 24Q/26Q), deduction verification, and client advisory Managed end-to-end TDS compliance: computing deductions (Sec. 192, 194C, 194J, etc.), timely deposits, quarterly returns, Form 16/16A issuance, and 26AS reconciliation Drafted professional replies to tax and GST notices within statutory timelines Serving as GST Department Head; leading the team, managing workflows, and handling compliance for 100+ clients across industries Proficient in Tally Prime, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for financial reporting and client presentations Prepared Financial Statements, Cash Flow Statements, and conducted ratio and variance analysis to support decision-making Introduced streamlined workflows improving team efficiency in accounting and GST compliance Mentored junior team members on GST compliance, audit procedures, and software tools

Vice President at BETTER HOPE NGO, Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos, Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Directed financial governance across multiple projects (Education, Healthcare, Livelihood) covering budgeting, fund utilisation tracking, reconciliation, and audit-ready reporting in Tally ERP 9; prepared project-wise income & expenditure accounts, balance sheets, and utilisation certificates for donor and statutory compliance Implemented ground-level social programmes aligned with national policy priorities: girl child education, disability inclusion, food security, and disaster relief Tracked programme outcomes against measurable indicators across healthcare, education, and livelihood beneficiaries Ensured full regulatory compliance under 12A, 80G, and CSR frameworks; maintained all registrations and annual filings Drafted funding proposals, grant applications, policy-linked programme narratives, and partner contracts securing national and international partnerships Managed menstrual health policy awareness across schools and women, a programme area later affirmed as a fundamental right by the Supreme Court of India Coordinated pan-India disaster relief during COVID-19 and Warwan-Kishtwar floods, mobilising multi-state volunteer and donor networks Produced impact reports, donor disclosures, and programme documentation maintaining stakeholder transparency Prepared Financial Statements and Cash Flow Statements; developed financial reports and profitability analyses to support strategic planning Led budget preparation and allocated funding strategically across projects to maximise social impact and donor accountability Managed stakeholder engagement with donors, government bodies, and partner organisations; handled CSR compliance and income tax notice replies Built and led the operations team; managed hiring, onboarding, and performance across remote and field locations

Fellowship at Led By Foundation, Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 · 10 mos, I am delighted to share that I have been selected for the LedBy Accelerator Program 2023 by Led By Foundation. Incubated and developed at Harvard University, LedBy Foundation is India's first and only leadership incubator for Indian Muslim women. It's a cohort-based, 6-month-long program that helps Indian Muslim Women develop their professional skills through leadership workshops and mentoring from experts across the globe.

Cost Audit Assistant at M.A. Patel and Associates, Sep 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos, • Assisted in conducting cost audits and GST audits, examining financial records for compliance and cost accuracy • Filed GST returns, scrutinised transactions, and reconciled GSTR 2A for accurate tax liability determination • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping • Developed analytical skills to assess and optimise cost structures across various client organisations • Utilised Advanced Excel and MS Office tools for financial documentation, data analysis, and client reporting • Executed material cost verification procedures including pulling Bills of Materials (BOM), recomputing theoretical consumption vs. actual output, and tracing GRN to stores ledger to issue slip to cost sheet for key materials • Verified labour cost records including comparison of manpower deployment vs. production batch records, confirmed exclusion of indirect labour from direct cost, examined idle time disclosures (CAS-7), checked contract labour billing rates against agreements and gate records, and verified statutory deductions (PF, ESI, Gratuity) as per CAS-7 • Reviewed overhead absorption basis for appropriateness to the product mix; verified exclusion of R&D costs from current product costs (CAS-18) and identified abnormal costs (CAS-3) for separate disclosure • Prepared cost-to-financial reconciliation statements; identified items in P&L not in cost records (finance costs, tax, prior period items) and items in cost records not in P&L (notional costs, imputed rent); reconciled closing stock values in cost records vs. financial statements

Education

CMA Final, Cost and Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit, The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

CMA Intermediate, Cost and Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit, The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India