Anshu Garg
Mumbai
Summary
As a Manager Finance at Bennett Coleman & Co Limited (Times Group), I oversee the accounting operations and audit for the organization, and implement strategies and processes to achieve corporate goals. I have more than 7 years of experience in financial reporting, consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, fund raising, taxation, treasury, and forex.
I am also pursuing an Executive Program in Business Finance from IIM Ahmedabad, which will enhance my skills and knowledge in finance and business management. I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai, and an ACCA qualification and a diploma in IFRS, which demonstrate my proficiency and expertise in accounting standards and practices. I have received multiple certificates of recognition and excellence for my successful endeavours and contributions in automating and streamlining the finance operations, ensuring smooth closure of consolidated financials, and supporting the audit process. I am motivated by challenges and opportunities to learn and grow, and I value collaboration and innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Finance
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Mumbai
2020.05 - Current
• Leading the Consolidation for BCCL Group.
• Part of leadership team of Finance to take decisions jointly with CFO to improve profitability and cost savings of the company.
• Leading in successful Implementation of the Finalyser (Module) for automating the preparation of Consolidated Financials erstwhile prepared in spreadsheets resulting in reduction of manual efforts and simplifying the audit process.
• Leading in organizing and preparing the first ever ‘Integrated Report’ and ‘ESG Report’.
• Working closely as the controllership team lead with the tax team and the auditors as well as the secretarial team during restructuring, Mergers & Aquisitions related activities.
• Advising and assessing Brand capital transactions (Brand capital is an Investment & Business arm of Times Group) for investments in equity, warrants, properties, etc. including direct and indirect tax impact, fair valuation and testing for impairment.
• Planning and review of cash flow of parent and group companies including forecasting and variance analysis for discussion with top management.
Assistant Manager (F&A)
L&T Realty
Mumbai
2020.03 - 2020.05
• Preparation of Merged financials under Ind AS.
• Automation of Cash flow report in SAP HANA with the help of IT team.
Deputy Manager (Accounts)
Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group)
Mumbai
2016.11 - 2020.03
• Quarterly reporting Financial results for listed (as per SEBI regulations)
• Implementation of Ind AS (Indian Accounting standards in convergence with IFRS) for Flagship Company and listed companies.
• Preparation of Consolidated Financials of Flagship and Other Companies.
• Preparation of restated consolidated financials for filing of Draft Red Herring Prospectus in relation to Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the flagship Company with SEBI.
• Execution and completion of DRHP and overseas Bond issue and managing stakeholder queries.
Education
Executive Programme in Mergers, Acquisitions And Restruturing -
Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, India2024-03
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai2016-05
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Mumbai University
Mumbai2014-06
High School Diploma -
Maharashtra Board
Mumbai2011-03
Executive Program in Business Finance -
Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, IndiaSkills
- Financial Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Consolidation
- Asset and Liability Management (ALM)
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Fundraising
Affiliations
- Sports and Fitness Enthusiast
- Drill and sweat gym daily
- Spend most of my weekends playing cricket and badminton. Won various awards in cricket tournaments organized by WIRC of ICAI.
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Achievement - 2024
Felicitated as 'Star Women of WIRC of ICAI' under young achiever and allrounder category on International Women's day.
- Certificate of Recognition - 2022
Bennett Coleman & Co Limited (Times Group)
Recognition by CFO for successfully ensuring smooth closure of the maiden Integrated report of BCCL in line with international norms.
Certificate of Recognition 2021
Bennett Coleman & Co Limited (Times Group)
Recognition by CFO for ensuring smooth closure of Consolidated financials in work from home scenario.
Certificate of excellence 2021
Bennett Coleman & Co Limited (Times Group)
Successful endeavour in tandem with TGIT to automate Brand Property finance operations. The new module ensures integrity of data as the database moves into SAP from the earlier Excel environment besides automating accounting and controls as well as facilitating data analysis through report generation. The advantages are not only savings in time and effort and improved productivity but also simplification of the audit process.
Spot Award 2018
Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group)
Timely completion and submission of Standalone as well as Consolidated Financials along with proper accuracy and improving on the Related Party
disclosure at Consolidated level.
Certification
- High Impact presentations - Dale Carnegie India
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Finance
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
2020.05 - Current
Assistant Manager (F&A)
L&T Realty
2020.03 - 2020.05
Deputy Manager (Accounts)
Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group)
2016.11 - 2020.03
Executive Programme in Mergers, Acquisitions And Restruturing -
Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Mumbai University
High School Diploma -
Maharashtra Board
Executive Program in Business Finance -
Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad
- High Impact presentations - Dale Carnegie India
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