Apr 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Ind AS Committee Member of WIRC of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Jun 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led monthly division-wise profitability variance analysis, partnering with the Finance Head and CFO, ensuring alignment with budget and estimates.
• Developed and maintained monthly financial models, optimizing management reporting for data-driven decision-making.
• Drove successful SAP HANA migration initiatives, guaranteeing a seamless transition and data management efficiency during a merger.
• Conducted monthly trend and variance analysis on revenue and profitability, actively rectifying financial discrepancies.
• Monitored business performance, providing monthly working capital and capital employed reports for informed financial planning.
• Coordinated with division teams for monthly MIS and financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.
• Collaborated with division-level team members for MIS consolidation and analysis, fostering comprehensive financial insights.
• Contributed to cost control measures and streamlined financial processes, optimizing efficiency and profitability.
• Provided financial insights to cross-functional teams, supporting resource allocation and budgeting decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, staying updated with industry best practices and applying innovative financial analysis techniques.

Feb 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Financial Reporting Lead**
• Led a team of 9 members, optimizing collaboration and team performance within the Financial Reporting department.
• Provided senior executives with periodic, insightful financial data to support informed long-term and short-term decision-making.
• Ensured compliance with statutory regulations, meticulously preparing Annual & Quarterly Financial Reports.
• Spearheaded User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for various SAP developments, enhancing system efficiency and data integrity.
• Played a pivotal role in implementing Access Control and resolving Segregation of Duties (SOD) issues, reinforcing financial controls and security.
• Maintained current knowledge of technical advances and accounting software, ensuring the adoption of the most effective tools for financial reporting.
• Import Payable Lead**
• Oversaw import-related financial activities and collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage and optimize costs and payments.
• Maintained strict compliance with import regulations and documentation requirements, ensuring efficient import operations.
• Implemented streamlined import payable processes, reducing processing times and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Developed and maintained robust import payable reporting mechanisms, providing transparency into financial performance and cash flow associated with imports.

Sep 2017 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Thane, Maharashtra, India

• Financial Reporting and Leadership:**
• Led the consolidation team for the Apparel Business and worked closely with overseas teams to consolidate subsidiaries, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Provided senior executives with crucial MIS and financial reports, enabling informed decision-making for both short-term and long-term strategies.
• Compliance and Audit Management:**
• Successfully managed the transition to Ind AS accounting standards and conducted comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with direct tax, indirect tax, and other statutory laws and regulations.
• Oversaw internal and external auditors, streamlining the audit process for both limited review and statutory audits.
• Operational Efficiency and Recognition:**
• Played a key role in optimizing financial processes, reducing the book closing period from 7 to 5 working days, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
• Recognized as a "Culture Champ" for contributions to GST reconciliation across 24 states and consistently achieved "Best Performance- Exceeds Expectations" ratings.

Oct 2014 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

• Audit and Compliance Review:**
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of various audit areas, including Postretirement benefit Expenses, Statutory Compliances, Fraud risk related areas, and other miscellaneous audit areas.
• Regulatory Compliance:**
• Ensured compliance with International Standards on Audit, Accounting Policies, and other Statutory Rules and Regulations, including local Indian laws.
• Financial Reporting Expertise:**
• Reviewed Financial Statements, Notes to Accounts, Cash Flow disclosures, and other required regulatory reports, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
• Financial Consultation and Resolution:**
• Engaged in discussions with senior managerial personnel, including the CFO and Senior Manager, to resolve key issues related to accounting treatment, presentation, and disclosure of complex transactions, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Risk Assessment and Control:**
• Reviewed Minutes of Meetings, Internal Auditors Reports, and Internal Control Manuals to assess and probe risks within client organizations.
• Leadership and Team Management:**
• Led a team of three members in handling overall audit assignments, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.
• Audit of Complex Areas:**
• Conducted detailed reviews of complex audit areas, including Inventory Valuation, Employees' share-based payments, Transactions with related parties, Investments in Debts and Equity Securities, Contingent Liabilities, and more.
• Certification Work:**
• Managed certification work, including the review of export turnover of services and total turnover of services for Form A, related to the application for refund of CENVAT Credit under Rule 5 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004.

Jun 2014 – Oct 2014 · 4 mos · Andheri, Mumbai

• Assigned to Thermofisher Scientific India Private Limited for
• Computation and review of VAT payment working
• Preparation & review of vat return and Liaisoning with consultant of various state for filing of VAT returns.
• Working for VAT audit preparation.

Feb 2011 – Feb 2014 · 3 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Handling Statutory & Internal Audit Assignments
• Finalization of Audit & Accounts
• Preparation and evaluation of projections of busness financials & Net worth analysis of various business projects for financing.