Vaishnavi Gungaram
Flacq,Mauritius
Summary
ACCA-qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience at PwC Mauritius, specializing in tax compliance, corporate tax advisory, audit and financial reporting. Proven expertise in supporting multinational clients through accurate tax computations and filings and risk-focused audit engagements. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate across teams to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Experienced Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Moka, Mauritius
2025.01 - Current
- Led audit engagements for clients across multiple industries, ensuring strict compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements to high standard, working closely with managers and partners to meet tight reporting deadlines.
- Collaborated effectively with cross‑functional teams and client stakeholders, strengthening relationships and facilitating smooth audit delivery.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining testing procedures and applying data‑driven techniques, contributing to reduced audit completion timelines.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of large-scale audits.
Experienced Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
Moka, Mauritius
2022.07 - 2024.12
- Specialised in Corporate and Individual Taxation, TDS, VAT, and CbC reporting requirements.
- Prepared corporate tax computations and filed returns for 200+ multinational and local clients, ensuring full compliance with Mauritian tax regulations and statutory deadlines.
- Managed diverse client portfolio, coordinating internally to ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly tax filings.
- Supported corporate and individual clients during MRA tax investigations, including drafting technical responses and representations, and attending Assessment Review Committee meetings—frequently contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Contributed to specialised vendor and buyer-side tax due diligence engagements, including risk assessment procedures for both local and referred clients.
- Provided tax clearance support for 500+ audit clients across the firm, ensuring alignment between financial statements and tax computations (Audit of Tax).
- Acted as Client Feedback Champion, collaborating with marketing team to monitor, analyse, and enhance client satisfaction metrics.
Tax Administrator
Pricewaterhousecoopers Ltd
Moka, Moka District
2019.07 - 2022.06
- Implemented internal risk management procedures in compliance with AML/CFT requirements prior to engagement acceptance across tax client portfolio
- Served as primary point of contact for the Mastering Taxation Programme, coordinating training sessions, managing end-to-end administration, and assisting clients with HRDC refund processes
- Developed and enhanced presentation materials for tax events, including visual design and formatting of slides
- Assisted senior team members in preparing tax computations and filing tax returns accurately and efficiently
- Provided administrative support and handled ad-hoc assignments to support team operations
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ("ACCA") - Accountancy
London College of Accountancy
Mauritius 2019.08 - 2023.12
Skills
- External auditing
- Taxation knowledge
- Client Relationship Management
- Technology Proficiency
- Financial Reporting
- Financial statement literacy
- Regulatory compliance understanding
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Dancing
- Public Speaking
- Reading
Certification
ACCA Member since 2024
MIPA Member since 2024
Timeline
Experienced Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
2025.01 - Current
Experienced Tax Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
2022.07 - 2024.12
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ("ACCA") - Accountancy
London College of Accountancy
2019.08 - 2023.12
Tax Administrator
Pricewaterhousecoopers Ltd
2019.07 - 2022.06