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Ankesh Agarwal

Ankesh Agarwal

Chartered Accountant

Summary

Results-driven managerial professional with extensive experience in streamlining processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in supporting leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability. Excels in strategic planning, operational optimization, and fostering strong communication. Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Manager, Financial Risk Management

Uber India Systems Private Limited
03.2022 - Current
  • Partnered with leadership team and executed a strategic initiative to transition SOX controls in-house, enhancing operational efficiency while achieving significant cost savings and strengthening internal accountability.
  • Demonstrated leadership in driving the Payment Compliance Internal Control Program, ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory requirements with a focus on enterprise risk frameworks, financial risks, and financial controls.
  • Led the execution of Continuous Monitoring Summaries (CMS) to identify changes in business processes and assess their impact on the control environment, ensuring sustained operational integrity and compliance.
  • Worked successfully with multiple stakeholders and team members to prioritize and deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Led hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
  • Coached, motivated and developed team to achieve full potential and meet business objectives.

Manager, Audit and Assurance

Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountant LLP
09.2014 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw audits including controls framework and group reporting reviews, managing engagements for clients across sectors like manufacturing, service, IT, healthcare etc.
  • Managed a portfolio of 15+ clients, consistently delivering projects within budget constraints and ahead of deadlines.
  • Drove operational efficiencies by advocating for adoption of advanced data analytics in the audit process.
  • Seconded to PwC UK, gaining experience working with manufacturing and healthcare clients.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, leveraging strategic engagement and trust-building to drive collaboration and long-term partnership success
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, increasing staff proficiency in auditing techniques.
  • Led hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen team.
  • Coached, motivated and developed team to achieve full potential and meet business objectives.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -

B.Com (H) -

The Bhawanipur Education Society College (CU)
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Team leadership & Development

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the PwC "Above and Beyond - Individual"
  • Recognized with 'Stakeholder Appreciation' at Uber
  • Secured the runner-up trophy in both cricket and badminton tournaments

Timeline

Manager, Financial Risk Management

Uber India Systems Private Limited
03.2022 - Current

Manager, Audit and Assurance

Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountant LLP
09.2014 - 03.2022

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -

B.Com (H) -

The Bhawanipur Education Society College (CU)
04.2001 -

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