Apr 2024 – Dec 2024 · 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• ● Built and led the entire finance organization from inception, establishing comprehensive controllership, audit, compliance, and regulatory functions while scaling the team through strategic hiring and leadership development
• ● Spearheaded global audit management and regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring 100% adherence and implementing robust governance frameworks that strengthened operational controls and risk management
• ● Drove strategic stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners, managing board presentations, investor relations, and complex stakeholder communications that supported business growth and fundraising objectives
• ● Architected financial planning and treasury operations, developing sophisticated forecasting models, budget frameworks, and cash management processes that enhanced financial visibility and strategic decision-making
• ● Led process optimization initiatives, streamlining reconciliation workflows with NBFC partners and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency and reduced processing cycles
• ● Established governance excellence, creating board-ready reporting structures, compliance monitoring systems, and internal controls that positioned the organization for sustainable growth and regulatory success

May 2023 – Apr 2024 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Leading Global Financial Controllership for a Singapore-based D2C beauty company with global presence across US, EU, and UK markets. Building scalable processes and implementing robust internal controls to support international expansion.
• Key Achievements:
• ● Reduced month-end close timeline by 33% (from 15 to 10 days) through parallel task sequencing and process optimization
• ● Spearheaded fundraising due diligence, preparing comprehensive management reports and consolidated financial statements
• ● Designed multi-platform revenue reconciliation system across Shopify, Amazon, and major retailers, integrating payment gateways including Stripe, Afterpay, and PayPal
• ● Implemented end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process with maker-checker controls, eliminating unauthorized payment risks

Sep 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Built and led India finance operations for Shopee (e-commerce) and Garena (gaming) from ground up, managing average daily transaction volume of 1.2M units with peak daily transactions reaching $1.5M.
• Key Achievements:
• ● Established complete local finance function including accounting, treasury, MIS, FP&A, and tax compliance
• ● Developed sophisticated cash flow management algorithm for working capital and escrow fund optimization
• ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast key metrics (DAU, MAU, AOV) critical for cash flow projections
• ● Led financial forecasting process approved by Group CFO & CEO, supporting major valuation activities
• ● Partnered with Big 4 firms on business valuation projects, driving consensus on enterprise value
• ● Created automated daily revenue reporting tools and reconciliation processes
• ● Designed comprehensive dashboard tracking cash burn, bank balances, user metrics, and budget performance

Sep 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr

• Served as Regional Finance Controller for South-East Asia operations, managing financial close processes, M&A activities, and strategic business partnering across 6 countries (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Myanmar & India).
• Key Achievements:
• ● Built and managed high-performing global finance team across multiple geographies
• ● Provided finance business partnering for Payment & Shipping/Marketplace operations in Singapore & Malaysia
• ● Led profitability analysis and unit economics modeling for new product development initiatives
• ● Managed stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels, working directly with co-founders
• ● Executed legal entity restructuring in Malaysia for tax optimization and operational efficiency

Oct 2019 – Sep 2020 · 11 mos

Jun 2018 – Mar 2019 · 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Executed transformational projects across hospital network, working directly with CFO on strategic initiatives.
• Key Achievements:
• ● Supported one of India's largest healthcare PE deals (~$300M USD)
• ● Led finance transformation program across 5 hospitals, optimizing resource utilization
• ● Developed automated claims management tool with IT team, delivering annual revenue protection of ₹120 Cr

Oct 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Managed statutory and tax audits for listed and non-listed clients, focusing on internal controls validation and regulatory compliance.
• Awards & Recognition:
• ● PwC "Above and Beyond Award" (Top 5%) for exceptional performance and "Outstanding Performer" rating for FY 2014-15
• Key Achievements:
• ● Led audit team for listed NBFC, generating $100K in revenue through efficient project management
• ● Managed cross-border engagements across 3 countries for strategically important clients
• ● Reduced annual effort by 200 man-hours through strategic resource allocation and process optimization

Apr 2015 – Sep 2015 · 5 mos

Apr 2014 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr

Apr 2013 – Mar 2014 · 11 mos