Apr 2026 – Present · 2 mos · On-site

• At the intersection of Corporate Development, Business Finance and Finance Transformation

Jun 2023 – Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos · On-site

• > Executed 10+ buy-side and sell-side due diligence projects within the TMT sector, spanning diverse industries including Telecommunications, OTT Media, Sports Media, HR and CRM SaaS, AI/ML-powered ITeS, Consumer Intelligence platforms for Advertising, as well as sustainable innovations in Upcycled Textiles, Solar Pumps, and Refrigeration technologies.
• > Independently created pitch decks, diligence reports, and data books highlighting key findings and valuation considerations for investors.
• > Selected Deals
• Sell-side | $400M revenue | Government-owned telecom operator (South Asia) — Sovereign fund
• Buy-side | $150M deal value | BPO platform (Africa) — pan-African PE consortium
• Buy-side | $100M deal value | OTT media platform — strategic acquirer (global tech)
• Sell-side | $25M deal value | Climate-tech company — agri-focused VC advisor
• Buy-side | $22M deal value | Healthcare SaaS platform — growth equity investors
• Buy-side | $16M deal value | AI-driven legal-tech platform — growth equity investor
• Buy-side | $6.5M deal value | D2C consumer brand — corporate VC

Jan 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

• > Conducted thorough financial and MIS analyses to identify deal risks, negotiation points, and proforma adjustments on earnings, debt, and working capital.
• > Delivered actionable insights optimizing deal outcomes and supporting risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Nov 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo · Chandigarh

• Completing CFA Level 2 while prioritizing health and wellness during a strategic career break. Preparing to transition from assurance and direct tax into transaction advisory, financial due diligence, and corporate development roles where I can leverage my technical accounting foundation to drive M&A value creation.

May 2021 – Oct 2021 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• > Provided high-quality assurance services to prominent clients in the technology and media sectors (TMT), including Cybersecurity and Media, ensuring robust financial reporting and compliance.
• > Executed statutory audits in alignment with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS, Companies Act 2013, and industry-specific regulations, applying deep sector knowledge to guide audit approaches effectively.
• > Led audit teams on key engagements, fostering collaboration, managing deliverables, and ensuring on-time completion without compromising quality.
• > Contributed to testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), issuing opinions on control design and operating effectiveness to support client risk mitigation and regulatory requirements.
• > Partnered closely with client finance and operations teams, elevating audit value through insights on process improvements and risk management tailored to TMT industry dynamics.

Aug 2020 – Apr 2021 · 8 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

• > Practice specialization in charitable trust taxation, including meticulous compliance, assessment, and documentation to optimize tax benefits while ensuring regulatory adherence.
• > Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex tax disputes by drafting impactful case replies at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) level, supporting senior professionals in litigation strategy and resolution.

Aug 2019 – Jul 2020 · 11 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

• > Completed comprehensive articleship with a focus on income tax practice, gaining hands-on expertise in income tax return preparation and income tax audits across diverse client profiles.

Aug 2017 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

• > Delivered statutory and internal audits for leading listed and IPO-bound clients across apparel, manufacturing, and real estate.
• Key engagements:
• One of India's finest woolen apparel Listed brand: Statutory audit executed in accordance with Standards on Auditing (SA); ensured compliance with Companies Act, 2013, Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Original equipment maker for consumer durable goods listed on stock exchange: Statutory audit plus IPO-related support, including financial statement tie-outs, disclosure checks, and readiness procedures for offer documents.
• Top listed real state firm of India : Internal audit of the residential property sales process, documentation, and compliance.
• Core responsibilities:
• Performed end-to-end audit procedures—risk assessment, walkthroughs, test of controls, and substantive/analytical procedures—with well-documented working papers.
• Tested Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and supported issuance of opinions on design and operating effectiveness.
• Identified control deficiencies, discussed remediation with management, and tracked closure.
• Coordinated with cross-functional client teams to meet tight timelines while maintaining audit quality and compliance.

Jan 2010 – Apr 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos

• Built and scaled 5 niche sports fan communities on Facebook to a combined ~2M+ global followers, managing content, quizzes, and real-time updates entirely from a mobile phone while operating from India in the early days of social media.
• > Grew pages from zero to 2M+ combined followers with no paid promotion
• > Ran quiz-based engagement drives to keep audiences active
• > Managed content calendars and live updates across multiple pages
• > Built and operated the communities independently
• > Sold the pages in 2013 to refocus on academics