Arun K George
Finance Professional
B207, Cedar Woods Apartments, K Narayanapura Main Road, Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with 10+ years of expertise in audits, accounting, financial reporting, and fund accounting. Combines strong technical knowledge with investment acumen and effective communication to support informed financial and strategic decisions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Apex Fund Services LLP
Bengaluru
02.2024 - Current
- Manage accounting and reporting for multiple private equity funds, ensuring the accuracy of NAV and financial statements.
- Review and approve journal entries, monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, payments, investor notices, and client reports.
- Oversee capital call and distribution workings, reviewing notices before investor release.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and team productivity.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Collaborate with onshore teams, auditors, and stakeholders, providing the required support to secure audit approvals within deadlines.
- Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to meet tight reporting and compliance timelines.
Team Lead - Record to Analyze
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Led a team of three in preparing and filing Annual Green Book and Quarterly Blue Book statements with the NAIC for multiple entities.
- Oversaw the completion and submission of various quarterly and annual regulatory surveys, ensuring compliance and timely filing.
- Performed variance analysis of financial statements, highlighting key insights for management action.
- Provided training, mentorship, and guidance to team members, improving the efficiency and accuracy of deliverables.
Accounts Officer
SBS Global Solutions Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed end-to-end accounting of daily transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensured statutory compliance across applicable regulations.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements and supported financial accuracy.
- Handled MIS reporting and monthly book closure to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated internal and statutory audits, ensuring smooth execution and compliance.
Audit Assistant
Varma & Varma Chartered Accountants
Bengaluru
03.2012 - 12.2016
- Led statutory, internal, tax, and transfer pricing audits for manufacturing and service sector clients.
- Managed and coordinated audit teams to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery.
- Evaluated systems, processes, and internal controls; identified gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Recommended and implemented internal control enhancements to support effective decision-making.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and audit documentation.
- Conducted periodic asset reconciliations with accounting records.
- Liaised with senior management, audit managers, and partners.
- Prepared concise audit reports highlighting key findings and recommendations
Education
Pursuing CFA Level I - Financial Analysis
CFA Institute
USACA IPCC (Inter) - Financial Reporting And Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce And Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam06.2009
12th Standard - Commerce
Board of Higher Secondary Education
Kerala05.2006
SSLC - General Education
Department of General Education
Kerala05.2004
Skills
NAV Calculation & Validation
Monthly / Quarterly Fund Accounting
Expense Allocation & Fee Calculations
Trial Balance & General Ledger Review
Financial Statement Preparation
Internal Controls & Audit Support
Advanced MS Excel
Attention to Detail & Accuracy
Time Management & Meeting Tight Deadlines
Timeline
Senior Associate
Apex Fund Services LLP
02.2024 - Current
Team Lead - Record to Analyze
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
11.2022 - 02.2024
Accounts Officer
SBS Global Solutions Private Limited
01.2018 - 02.2019
Audit Assistant
Varma & Varma Chartered Accountants
03.2012 - 12.2016
Pursuing CFA Level I - Financial Analysis
CFA Institute
CA IPCC (Inter) - Financial Reporting And Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce And Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
12th Standard - Commerce
Board of Higher Secondary Education
SSLC - General Education
Department of General Education