Sep 2025 – Dec 2025 · 3 mos

• 🌍 I work exclusively on compliance, accounting, reporting, procurement, and travel operations for startups and growing businesses across India, Dubai, and Brazil, ensuring smooth financial operations in complex multi-jurisdictional environments. My focus is on building strong processes, driving compliance, and supporting global teams with accurate and timely reporting.
• 🔹 Major Duties
• Compliance & Governance – Managing statutory filings, audits, and regulatory requirements across UAE, Brazil, and India.
• Accounting & Reporting – Delivering accurate MIS, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• International Payments & Banking – Handling cross-border transactions, forex optimization, and compliance with evolving banking requirements.
• Process Optimization – Streamlining workflows to improve transparency, reduce delays, and ensure timely settlements.
• Team Leadership – Overseeing regional finance teams, defining KRAs, reallocating responsibilities, and maintaining business continuity.
• Procurement & Travel – Driving cost efficiency through proactive vendor management and structured travel planning.
• 🔹 Key Successes & Impact
• Strengthened controls by redesigning workflows, cutting expense claim delays, and ensuring timely approvals.
• Improved cost management by introducing advance planning
• Enhanced cross-border compliance by managing regulatory filings and reporting across three diverse jurisdictions.
• Reduced forex and compliance costs by setting up multi-currency accounts and negotiating with banks.
• Maintained reporting continuity by reallocating KRAs seamlessly during team transitions.
• 🔹 Highlight Projects
• 📊 Implemented a unified global MIS integrating India, Dubai, and Brazil.
• 🌐 Standardized documentation for international payments, reducing delays from repeated bank queries.
• 🏦 Managed bank authorization updates across multiple accounts.
• 📉 Launched cost-saving initiatives in procurement, travel, and remittance handling.

Jun 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

• As a dedicated and dynamic Finance Person, I bring a wealth of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency within the fast-paced environment of startups. With a robust background in the education sector, I excel in creating and implementing financial processes that drive growth and sustainability.
• Key Expertise:**
• Financial Planning & Analysis**: Masterful at budgeting, forecasting, and providing actionable insights to steer startups towards their financial goals.
• Cash Flow Management**: Expert in managing cash flow to ensure liquidity while maximizing investment opportunities.
• Accounting & Compliance**: Proficient in maintaining accurate financial records & ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Investor Relations & Fundraising**: Skilled in supporting fundraising activities, preparing financial models&fostering strong relationships with investors.
• Risk Management**: Adept at identifying financial risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them,ensuring long-term stability.
• Professional Highlights:**
• Successfully raised capital through various funding rounds, contributing to significant business growth and expansion.
• Streamlined financial operations and reduced costs by implementing efficient financial systems and processes.
• Led the preparation and completion of audits, ensuring transparency and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall business strategy, driving cohesive and informed decision-making.
• In the startup world, every decision can have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. I thrive in this environment, where agility, innovation, and strategic foresight are crucial. My passion lies in not just managing numbers but in using them to tell a compelling story of growth and potential. I’m committed to supporting startups in navigating their financial journeys and achieving their full potential.