Anant Gurunath Kesarkar
Mumbai
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience, known for leading large client portfolios, delivering high-impact financial insights, and driving operational excellence. Demonstrated fast-paced career growth through consistent performance and leadership across cross-functional teams. Currently seeking a strategic transition from audit to an industry role in finance, to apply my expertise in a broader business context.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
06.2025 - Current
- Recently promoted to Senior Manager; currently transitioning into leadership responsibilities.
Manager – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Independently leading audits for large clients (including listed companies) across manufacturing industry (primarily chemicals and consumer industry).
- Managed transitions of partners/directors on large public clients with minimal oversight.
- Attended board meetings regularly and gained insights into board-level perspectives.
- Travelled and worked with international teams (USA, Egypt) overcoming language and cultural barriers.
- Drafted proposals for prospective clients and supported pursuits.
- Improved project governance, gross margins, and billing efficiency.
- Led quality reviews and provided timely observations to teams.
- Conducted targeted workshops for partners on critical auditing topics.
- Mentored team members and contributed to firm-level initiatives including recruiting and training.
Deputy Manager – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Led first-year audit and identified key observations communicated in Audit committee meeting.
- Assisted the client in identification and implementation of risk and control matrix.
- Co-ordinated with Forensic team for fraud identified and with valuation team for impairment, ESOP & financial instruments valuation on multiple engagements.
- Received 'Live the Dot' award three times for exceptional contributions.
- Rated 'Compliant' in practice review of listed PIE client.
- Part of Levvia (Internal Software) testing team.
- Expanded client portfolio and improved client servicing and delivery impact.
Associate (Articleship) – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Handled statutory audits, tax audits, limited reviews, and certifications.
- Planned finance strategies, performed risk assessments, and led client discussions.
- Successfully completed articleship with Deloitte specializing in audit function.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
05.2019
B.Com -
R.A. Podar College, Mumbai University
03.2015
HSC -
R.A. Podar College
02.2012
SSC -
Balmohan Vidyamandir
03.2010
Skills
- Strong business understanding
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Governance & Financial Oversight
- Team Mentoring & Leadership
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Transformation Tools in Finance & Accounts
Certification
- Live the Dot Award — 3 times
- Qualified in Maharashtra Talent Search and Homi Bhabha Science Competitions
- Tabla certifications from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Tabla, Participating in cultural and academic competitions, Keen explorer of different cuisines., Teaching underprivileged students
Timeline
Senior Manager – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
06.2025 - Current
Manager – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
06.2022 - 06.2025
Deputy Manager – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
12.2019 - 06.2022
Associate (Articleship) – Audit and assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
10.2013 - 10.2016
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B.Com -
R.A. Podar College, Mumbai University
HSC -
R.A. Podar College
SSC -
Balmohan Vidyamandir
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