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## Freelancer Post: CA Required for Government Investment Scheme Application We are looking for an experienced **Chartered Accountant** to assist us in preparing and submitting an application under a government-backed investment scheme for our technology startup. Our proposed project involves developing an **AI-driven e-learning marketplace platform** with significant investment in software development, enterprise GPU infrastructure, servers, data-centre services, content development, marketing, and rented office premises. ### Scope of Work The selected CA will be required to support us with: * Reviewing the scheme application form and documentation requirements * Guiding us on the correct classification of fixed and variable project costs * Structuring the overall project cost within the applicable funding limits * Preparing the project cost and means-of-finance statement * Advising on promoter contribution, investment assistance, and funding ratios * Reviewing vendor quotations for hardware, software, rent, server hosting, and professional services * Advising whether project costs should be presented inclusive or exclusive of GST * Preparing or reviewing projected financial statements * Preparing projected profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow statements * Assessing repayment capacity and project viability * Supporting preparation of the detailed project report * Guiding us on interest during the development period, depreciation, working capital, and eligible expenditure * Assisting with online form filing and resolving financial or project-cost queries raised during appraisal * Coordinating with our management, vendors, and other professionals until successful submission ### Preferred Experience We prefer a CA who has prior experience in: * Government funding, investment, subsidy, or startup finance schemes * Detailed project reports and financial projections * Technology, software, AI, EdTech, SaaS, or digital-platform projects * Escrow-based vendor payment structures * Startup valuation, project appraisal, or institutional finance * Online government application portals ### Project Details * Sector: AI, EdTech, software and digital marketplace * Project size: Up to approximately ₹5 crore * Location: Pune, Maharashtra * Engagement: Immediate * Work mode: Remote, with online meetings as required Applicants should share their relevant experience, similar assignments completed, proposed professional fees, expected timeline, and the specific documents or information required from our side.
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I am a Chartered Accountant with experience in field of Startup Registration and Funding. I have successfully completed various similar projects which can be reviewed in my profile. I am interested in your said assignment and look forward to connect to you. Please feel free to contact over chat for detailed discussion.
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Hello, I am a qualified Chartered Accountant with hands-on experience in accounting, GST, Income Tax, TDS, bookkeeping, financial statements, ROC compliance, and tax filings. I have successfully handled similar assignments with accuracy and within deadlines. I can complete your project efficiently while ensuring full compliance with the latest regulations. You can expect: Accurate and timely work Regular updates throughout the project Complete confidentiality of your data Prompt communication and post-project support I would be happy to discuss your requirements and start immediately. Looking forward to working with you! Thank you.
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Hi there! Your AI-driven e-learning marketplace in Pune sounds incredibly promising, and I would love to support your ₹5 crore government funding application. As a seasoned finance professional and Practicing Company Secretary with 9+ years of experience, my firm specializes in crafting meticulous Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and financial projections for tech and SaaS startups. I can expertly guide you through structuring your project costs, classifying enterprise GPU/server vendor quotes, and ensuring your means-of-finance statements align perfectly with the scheme's strict ratios. I will handle the projected P&L, balance sheets, and cash flows to thoroughly demonstrate your repayment capacity and project viability to the appraisers. Let's connect to discuss your timeline and the specific vendor data you currently have ready. Please note that the final pricing will be finalised once I review all the documents and scope of work.
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I am a Chartered Accountant with experience in **financial advisory, project reports, financial projections, startup consulting, and government scheme documentation**. I can assist you in preparing a strong and compliant application for your AI-driven EdTech platform investment scheme. I can help with: * Reviewing scheme requirements and application documents * Structuring project costs and eligible expenditure * Preparing project cost & means of finance statements * Reviewing vendor quotations for technology, hardware, cloud infrastructure, rent, and services * Preparing projected P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and financial viability analysis * Advising on GST treatment, depreciation, working capital, and funding structure * Supporting DPR preparation and resolving financial queries during appraisal I have experience working with startups and businesses on financial modelling, compliance, funding documentation, and business planning. I understand the importance of presenting realistic projections and a well-supported project cost structure for successful evaluation. I can start immediately and will coordinate remotely with your team throughout the application process. Please share the scheme guidelines and available project details, and I can review the requirements and provide the next steps. Regards, CA Shivani Dhingra Chartered Accountant
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A successful government scheme application requires more than financial projections—it demands a well-structured project report, compliant cost classification, and a financially viable model aligned with the scheme guidelines to maximize approval prospects. As a Practicing Chartered Accountant with 10+ years' experience, I regularly prepare DPRs, CMA reports, financial projections, business valuations, and funding documentation for startups and growing businesses. 1. Project Structuring • Review scheme guidelines and classify eligible project costs, funding structure, promoter contribution, and means of finance. • Advise on GST treatment, depreciation, IDC, working capital, and eligible expenditure. 2. Financial Projections & DPR • Prepare projected Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, repayment capacity, and project viability analysis. • Assist in preparing/reviewing the Detailed Project Report and financial documentation. 3. Application Support • Review vendor quotations, assist with online application filing, and respond to appraisal queries until submission. • Relevant sample work has been uploaded to my profile for your review. Let's discuss the specific government scheme first, as the documentation, eligibility criteria, and financial presentation vary between schemes. Based on that, I'll confirm the scope, timeline, and professional fee in chat.
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Hello, The primary risk I see is misclassification of R&D and platform development costs that weakens the scheme application and harms assessed repayment capacity. For an AI-driven e-learning marketplace platform those distinctions, vendor quotation alignment, and promoter contribution ratios determine approval and funding quantum. I have supported multiple technology startups through government funding portals and prepared detailed project reports, projected financial statements, means-of-finance schedules, and vendor quotation reviews. My work included structuring project costs within prescribed funding limits, assessing repayment capacity against conservative revenue assumptions, and completing online form filing with portal-specific validations. I have direct experience preparing DPRs and financial projections for digital-platform projects and coordinating with management and vendors through submission. My first step is a focused document review: application form, cost quotes, current cap table, and 3-year management forecasts. I will map each cost to scheme classifications, prepare the project cost and means-of-finance statement, quantify promoter contribution and funding ratios, draft projected financial statements, and produce the DPR inputs for portal submission. - Do you have a draft application form and vendor quotations available for initial review this week? - What is your target submission date and the amount of funding you intend to request? Feel free to reach out if you want to talk through next steps. Affan Qureshi
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Dear Hiring Manager, I am a Financial Analysis and Risk Advisory professional with 5+ years of experience in project cost structuring, institutional compliance, and corporate finance. I can immediately assist your tech startup in structuring its ₹5 crore AI e-learning marketplace application for this government investment scheme. I will deliver on your exact scope of work through these targeted steps: • Cost Structuring & Ratios: I will accurately classify your fixed and variable assets—including enterprise GPU infrastructure, data centers, content development, and office rent—ensuring compliance with funding limits, promoter contributions, and eligible expenditure rules. • Projections & Viability: I will build robust, bankable projected financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), factoring in working capital cycles, depreciation, and interest during the development phase to establish strong project viability. • Quote & Tax Assessment: I will audit your vendor quotes and structure the financial model properly regarding GST presentation to protect your funding eligibility. • End-to-End Coordination: I will assist with online form filing and handle technical financial queries during appraisal. To initiate immediately, I will require: the scheme's official guidelines, current vendor quotations, and your core business assumptions. I am ready to start right away on a remote basis. Best regards, Awais
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Understanding You need a CA to convert your AI/EdTech marketplace plan into a fundable application: classified eligible costs, vendor review, means-of-finance, projected financials, DPR inputs, and submission follow‑through on the government portal. The listing lacks client verification and has an implausibly low posted budget — that affects scope and pricing (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED). Recommended approach 1) Rapid intake and risk-filter: confirm scheme name, deadlines, and vendor quotes; scope eligible vs ineligible costs. 2) Build the project cost schedule and means-of-finance aligned to scheme rules. 3) Produce projected P&L, balance sheet and cash flow tied to assumptions and sensitivity cases. 4) Draft the Detailed Project Report and ready portal attachments; coordinate vendor docs and promoter contribution evidence. 5) Support online filing and respond to appraisal queries until submission closes. Approved ExactSpec capability ExactSpec Electronics LLC d/b/a ExactSpec Capital Partners provides advisory across Due Diligence, Financial Projections, DPR support, and Transaction/Program leadership. Relevant platform work: CellularPort Buyback Platform (intake and routing for device buybacks) and collaboration on Innovation36T ERP36T experience — both illustrate practical product-to-process alignment we apply to documentation and intake workflows (source claims provided by ExactSpec). SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED Delivery stages (84 days total estimate) 1. Week 1–2: Intake, client/vendor document checklist, scheme rule review, confirm inputs. (10% / ₹14,274.84) (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED) 2. Week 3–5: Cost schedules, means-of-finance, vendor quotation review, GST treatment guidance. (40% / ₹56,999.35) (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED) 3. Week 6–10: Financial projections, viability assessment, DPR draft + sensitivity cases. (30% / ₹42,824.51) (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED) 4. Week 11–12: Portal filing support, responses to appraisals, finalization. (20% / ₹28,649.68) (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED) Price Total professional fee: INR 142,748.38 (recommended bid figure supplied; client verification and currency/budget mismatch flagged) (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED). Assumptions - Client will provide vendor quotations, company incorporation and bank documents, and baseline revenue/expense assumptions within 5 business days of engagement. - Scheme rules and deadlines will be shared upfront. Exclusions - Legal opinions, tax filings, or third-party certification fees; costs for certified audits or stamp duties; procurement of vendor services. Two focused questions 1) Please confirm the exact government scheme name, submission deadline, and whether your Freelancer account/payment method is verified. (this materially affects scope and timelines). 2) Is the posted budget firm, or are you able to accept a professional fee in the range indicated above? (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED) Recommended next step Approve engagement terms and share the scheme documentation and sample vendor quotes. I will run a 48–72 hour intake and deliver a scoped Statement of Work with a fixed milestone schedule and final fee.
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I am a CA based in Delhi NCR and can assist you end-to-end in preparing a compliant and well-structured application for your government incentive scheme. Relevant Experience: • Experience in government funding and startup incentive schemes, including the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and other government incentives. • Currently advising an AI-based startup that is in the process of raising funds through a government-backed scheme, giving me hands-on experience with project reports, financial projections, funding eligibility, and scheme compliance. • Assisted startups with incorporation, business structuring, financial modeling, budgeting, DPR preparation, and investor/government funding documentation. • Experience preparing projected Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, Means of Finance, DSCR, and project viability assessments. How I can support your project: • Review scheme guidelines and documentation • Prepare project cost and means-of-finance statements • Classify eligible capital and operating expenditure • Prepare financial projections and viability analysis • Advise on GST treatment, depreciation, working capital, and promoter contribution • Review vendor quotations and funding eligibility • Support DPR preparation, online application filing, and responses to appraisal queries until submission I can start immediately and would be happy to discuss your project, timeline, and professional fees. I look forward to connecting with you.
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With over 37 years of hands-on experience in Finance, Accounts, and Commercial roles, I believe my profile perfectly matches the requirements of your project. Within this extensive career, I've consistently demonstrated a clear understanding of Commercial & Budget costs and a strong motivation to excel in my performance - qualities that will surely be an asset for your startup funding project. In particular, my expertise revolves around preparation, review and finalization of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet; conducting monthly variation analysis; Indirect Tax assessment; and group audit support. These skills will help me align the financial requirements for your AI-driven e-learning marketplace platform precisely within the applicable funding limits. I'm also skilled in developing & streamlining working procedures and formulating cost-effective strategies, enabling me to ensure operational efficiency for successful financial planning.
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TO CONTRIBUTE TO A REPUTED ORGANIZATION BY LEVERAGING MY SKILLS AND ENTHUSIASM AS A CMA. PASSIONATE ABOUT CONTINUOS LEARNING ANG GROWTH. TO ADD VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION AND DRIVE SUCCESS AND LONG-TERM BUSINESS VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION. PROACTIVE AND EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDULES TO ACHIEVE GOALS. And also I have a experience of PREPARATION AND FINALIZATION OF ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESSES. CONDUCT A COST AUDIT OF COMPANIES. PREPARE A COST RECORDS AND INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT WISE COST SHEETS OF COMPANIES PRODUCTS. GST REGISTRATION OF CLIENTS AND FILING THEIR MONTHLY GSTR1 AND GSTR 3B. FILLING OF INCOME TAX RETURNS. UDYAM REGISTRATION OF SEVERAL CLIENTS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESS RECOGNISED UNDER MSME ACT. QUARTELY FILLING OF TDS AND TCS RETURNS AND MONTHLY TDS AND TCS PAYMENT TO THE GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENTS. PREPARATION OF QUARTELY OR MONTHLY ACTUAL & BUDGETED PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT. FILLING OF FORM B ON BEHALF OF OPERATIONAL CREDITOR TO INTERIM RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL UNDER CIRP. DIFFERENT VARIENCE ANALYSIS.
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I can assist with financial planning, project cost structuring, and documentation support for technology startup funding applications. I have experience with financial analysis, project planning, SaaS/business model evaluation, cost estimation, and preparing structured documentation for technology projects. I understand the importance of correctly organizing fixed and variable costs, preparing financial projections, and presenting a clear investment plan for appraisal. I can help with reviewing project requirements, organizing development and infrastructure expenses, preparing cost breakdowns, supporting financial models, and creating documentation required for funding discussions. For an AI-driven e-learning marketplace project, I can help structure software development, cloud infrastructure, hardware, operations, marketing, and other business costs into a clear project plan. I can collaborate with your team and other professionals to ensure the application materials are complete, consistent, and easy to review. I would like to understand the specific government scheme requirements, current project details, available quotations, investment structure, and required submission timeline to define the best approach.
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Dear Client, I am interested in assisting you with the government investment scheme application for your AI-driven e-learning platform. I have experience in startup finance, financial modelling, fundraising, budgeting, forecasting, project finance, investor reporting and financial planning. I have worked closely with startups and management teams on fundraising, investor readiness, financial projections, business planning and preparation of financial information for institutional stakeholders. My experience includes developing detailed P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow projections, project budgets, cash-flow plans, funding requirements, working capital analysis and financial models. I have also handled financial and compliance matters and worked with management, investors and external professionals. For this assignment, I can assist with project cost classification, means of finance, promoter contribution, eligible expenditure, GST treatment, vendor quotations, financial projections, repayment capacity, DPR financials, depreciation, working capital, interest during development and online application requirements. Regarding the professional fee, I would prefer to first review the scheme guidelines, application, existing documents, project estimates and quotations. The actual fee can then be determined based on the scope and complexity of work. Similarly, the approximate timeline can be confirmed after an initial discussion and review of the current status of the application.
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Hi, I'm a Chartered Accountant with experience in government-backed funding/subsidy schemes, DPR preparation, and financial structuring for technology and startup projects. What I bring to this assignment: Experience with cost classification (fixed/variable), promoter contribution, and funding-ratio structuring for scheme applications Preparation of projected P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and repayment/viability analysis Handled capex-heavy tech projects (software, servers, infra) similar to your ₹5 crore AI e-learning platform Familiar with online government portal filing and appraisal query resolution Available immediately, remote with online meetings as needed Approach: I'll start by reviewing your scheme's eligibility and documentation requirements, structure your project cost and means-of-finance statement, prepare the DPR with financial projections, and manage the application through to submission — coordinating with your team/vendors throughout. Fee: ₹12500 (milestone-based — e.g., on engagement / on DPR completion / on successful filing) Timeline: 02 weeks Happy to share past work samples on request and jump on a quick call to discuss scope. Regards, CA Deepak Bansal 7814851252
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I am a CA with 24+ years of experience across CFO, Finance Controller and Business Controller roles with leading MNCs including ABB, Capgemini and Essilor, supporting global clients such as Syngenta. I can specifically support SaaS accounting and revenue recognition, including customer contract assessment, identification of performance obligations, transaction-price allocation, deferred/unearned revenue, contract assets and liabilities, and appropriate revenue recognition under IFRS/USGAAP. I also bring broader CFO-level expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, profitability analysis, financial modelling, financial controls and management reporting. My experience includes leading IFRS/Ind AS first-time adoption, preparing technical accounting position papers, supporting statutory audits, and implementing ERP-based finance processes. My approach is practical: understand the SaaS business model and contracts, identify accounting gaps, establish a robust revenue-recognition framework and build processes that are **audit-ready and scalable**. Before I propose the detailed approach, could you please clarify the exact requirement and expected deliverables or this engagement? In particular, are you looking for a SaaS revenue-recognition assessment, implementation of the accounting process, review of existing accounting, or ongoing finance function support? Once I understand the scope, I can suggest the most appropriate approach and deliverables. BR-Manish
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