Director Finance, E&A Group reporting & Compliance
Noida
Summary
A competent professional with nearly 16+ years of rich experience in Financial Controls, Business cycle processes, audit, and taxation and various GAAPs like IGAAP, USGAAP, IFRS and Public republic of China (PRC law)
Experience in Reporting tools like Power BI used for monthly reporting of dashboards.
Experience in effective financial operational controls and SOX controls across Europe & Asia regional companies. Strong knowledge and experience in ERP migration starting from Planning stage to GO-LIVE and solving the post-implementation challenges.
Experience in transition of accounting processes, designing & implementing accounting systems & procedures as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, annual report, and accounts.
Expertise in organizing, interpreting, and communicating required information and work as strategist & implementer with proficiency in spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans and goals successfully.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director Finance, E&A Group Reporting & Compliance
ICF Consulting India Private Limited
New Delhi
02.2018 - Current
Heading finance operations of businesses in Asia region, ensuring robust financial management, strategic planning, and compliance with regional regulations to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Review of Monthly closing and MIS of all Asia regions as per US GAAP and reporting to UK.
Consolidation of HFM reporting pack for Europe and Asia regions as per US GAAP and IFRS and presenting to the Corporate.
Preparation of annual budget/plan at business division level and analyzing their monthly performance.
Reporting with detailed commentary analysis of actuals v/s budgeted numbers and report to the Corporate teams.
Managed and optimized cash flow to ensure liquidity, reduce financial risks, and support strategic business initiatives.
Review of business contracts to ensure correct Revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606 under USGAAP.
Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring implementation of the same including Financial, Internal control processes and Risk control Matrix.
Review of Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, GST & other labour laws related notices and collaborated with Tax team for response submission.
Audit: Overseeing statutory audit related activities and final discussion with auditors, including signing of India Financial Statements.
ERP Migration: Worked as Project lead for ERP migrations for India and China offices.
Compliance management: Adherence to regulatory requirements and compliance standards, implementing robust policies and procedures to mitigate risks and maintain corporate integrity.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Other activities: - Presiding officer (ICC) and perform additional activities as Director on the board of ICF India.
Finance Controller
dlight Energy India Private Limited
Gurgaon, India
04.2016 - 02.2018
Generated a valuable savings on final product cost through project costing measures that helped ramp up sales, including review of SKU wise and overall profitability on monthly basis.
Involvement in final discussion with client and sales team for product price negotiation, including preparation of incentive/marketing schemes.
Worked as project leader for Goods & service Tax (GST) Implementation.
Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes for improved efficiency, resulting in reduced outstanding debts and increased cash flow availability.
Led process improvements initiatives within the finance department which resulted in increased productivity levels among staff members.
Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
Senior Manager – F&A
Tupperware India Private Limited
Gurgaon
02.2014 - 03.2016
Finalization of Monthly closing and related schedules as per US GAAP.
Prepared SOP’s and Risk control Matrix for the India entity.
Lead the project for implementation of changes in The Companies Act, 2013.
Ensuring preparedness for the financial year end Statutory Audit, overseeing the schedules, and coordinating with the Statutory Audit team.
Overall Responsibility for Internal audit by Tupperware Corporate US Team and Tax audit.
Deputy Manager- Finance & Accounts
Indiabulls Power Limited
Gurgaon
08.2012 - 02.2014
Preparation and Finalization P&L A/c and Balance Sheet on Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly basis.
Consolidation of P&L and Balance Sheet for all Group Companies.
Review and Analysis of all Expenses as per budgeted and report the reasons for variances and monthly reporting to management.
Preparation of Financial data of Company’s Annual Report and coordinating with various other departments and get it published.
Preparation and uploading of Companies’ Financials in XBRL format for ROC filings.
Capitalization of Power Plant assets.
Assistant Manager-Audit
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Gurgaon
04.2009 - 08.2012
Worked in Assurance/audit department and performed statutory audits of various entities.
Studying Financials and making improvements in the clients accounting or related business process.
Evaluating and understanding of clients Business Model.
Handled clients like Benetton India Private Limited, Guardian Lifecare, RLG India Private Limited -Richemont Group, Honeywell India International Private Limited, Sony India Private Limited, Ballarpur India Limited (BILT) etc.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.