Anand Bala
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with a strong international background in Amazon, banking, and 'Big 4' audit firms across London, Dubai, and India. Recognized for impeccable organizational skills and reliability, excelling at effectively managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to go the extra mile and take on additional responsibilities to ensure team goal achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Financial Reporting and M&A Accounting
Amazon India
12.2019 - 11.2024
- Lead financial reporting teams to deliver timely and accurate filing of financial statements
- Accelerated completion of audits by over 3 months for Amazon India legal entities
- Streamlined accounting processes and improved efficiencies
- Delivered more than 700 hours of manual effort reduction
- Conducted complex accounting research and interpretations of US GAAP and IFRS and provided advisory support across functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and motivate teams to meet tight deadlines
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Provided financial oversight and guidance on M&A transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information
- Managed financial due diligence activities for prospective M&A transactions
Vice President
Macquarie Global Services, India
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed the treasury finance department and oversaw the intercompany relationships of the company
- Analyzed and monitored financial risks and implemented strategies to mitigate them
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Managed all intercompany funding arrangements for 1300+ companies in the group
Associate Director
Price Waterhouse, India
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to provide quality service and identify opportunities for growth
- Managed and developed team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and leadership to ensure successful completion of projects
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and conversions from Indian GAAP to Ind AS (IFRS)
- Researched complex accounting issues and proposed practical solutions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Developed and presented monthly financial reports to senior management and board of directors
Manager, Audit
PricewaterhouseCoopers, United Kingdom
03.2008 - 09.2015
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the audit, including managing staff, ensuring deadlines were met, and providing guidance when needed
- Streamlined procedures and processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in audit time and costs
- Headed UK South East region's delivery centre audit
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with client leadership and staff
- Led engagements under US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), SOx 404 testing and UK GAAP, including transition to IFRS, while working closely with international teams
Audit Supervising Senior
KPMG, Dubai
02.2005 - 12.2007
- Experience in several industries including Shipping and transportation, Oil and Gas, Infrastructure and construction
- Responsibilities: Assisting in development of audit proposals, supervising, performing and executing audits in accordance with international standards, and motivation and coaching of team members
Education
ACA -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India11.2004
B. Com - Commerce
Annamalai University
India05.2002
Senior Secondary School - Commerce
The Lawrence School
India03.1999
Skills
- Reporting oversight
- Financial control
- Analytical reviews
- Transformation
- Efficiency and acceleration
- Team management
- Automation and process improvements
- Senior stakeholders and leadership management
Accomplishments
- Received recognition for implementing data backup and audit trail compliance for Amazon India in a frugal manner
- Awarded for promoting workplace flexibility in PwC, India.
- Received recognition from KPMG and PwC for outstanding performance, team spirit and dedication.
- Placed first in my district in Cost Accounting in CA Final, securing 83%.
- Placed first at the school level in the overall examination.
Timeline
Head of Financial Reporting and M&A Accounting
Amazon India
12.2019 - 11.2024
Vice President
Macquarie Global Services, India
06.2018 - 11.2019
Associate Director
Price Waterhouse, India
10.2015 - 05.2018
Manager, Audit
PricewaterhouseCoopers, United Kingdom
03.2008 - 09.2015
Audit Supervising Senior
KPMG, Dubai
02.2005 - 12.2007
ACA -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B. Com - Commerce
Annamalai University
Senior Secondary School - Commerce
The Lawrence School
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