Ayush Batra
Chartered Accountant
Summary
Motivated Financial Professional with a 11 Years of proven track record of delivering accurate financial reporting across organizations by collaborating closely with various departments. Skilled in IFRS/IND AS accounting, financial statement preparation and analysis, audit management, and overseeing month and year-end closing processes. Known for establishing strong internal controls, guidelines, and procedures to support accounting functions and management reporting. Committed to ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements. Possesses exceptional decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Reporting Head
Ecom Express Limited
03.2024 - Current
- Managed the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with Ind AS.
- Played a key role in successful audits by promptly addressing auditor inquiries and providing relevant documentation as needed.
- Implemented efficient month-end close processes, significantly reducing time taken to generate accurate financial statements for management review.
- Supported senior management decision-making by preparing detailed ad-hoc analyses on various aspects.
- Conducted thorough variance analysis of actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and recommending appropriate corrective actions when needed.
- Researched various accounting issues and implemented remediation processes.
- Led a team of financial reporting professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Experienced in IPO readiness. Involved in due diligence during investor negotiations.
DGM, Financial Reporting and Entity Controllership
Airtel Africa plc
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Handled GL controllership role for multiple entities and financial reporting at the consolidated level.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Performed consolidated variance analysis of Balance sheet and Opex, in order to ensure accuracy & completeness in book closure.
- Researched various accounting issues and prepared IFRS accounting memo.
- Prepared financial statements and coordinated company's audits prior to deadline dates.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
Financial Reporting Manager
Doosan Power System India Private Limited
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for finalization of accounts including preparation of financial statements.
- Responsible for proper co-ordination and timely completion of statutory audit and tax audit.
- Involved in providing Ind AS conversion, ICoFR assistance and transaction support.
- Responsible for trial balance scrutiny on monthly basis in order to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly & yearly closing.
Audit Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Performed audits for clients in various sectors such manufacturing, service sector, financial services.
- Responsible for the entire spectrum of audit activities encompassing planning, evaluation of internal controls, execution and review of audit procedures, and finalization of financial statements and audit reports.
- Managed Internal Financial Control over Financial Reporting assignment, including gap assessment and mitigation plans in RCMs for manual as well as automated controls.
- Part of the GAAP conversion team {conversion from Indian Accounting Standards to IND AS (converged IFRS).
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi, DL 12.2008 - 11.2013
Skills
Financial reporting and analysis
Financial process improvement
Financial statements expertise
IndAS/IFRS expertise
Audit management
Team management
Timeline
Financial Reporting Head
Ecom Express Limited
03.2024 - Current
DGM, Financial Reporting and Entity Controllership
Airtel Africa plc
01.2019 - 02.2024
Financial Reporting Manager
Doosan Power System India Private Limited
06.2017 - 01.2019
Audit Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
04.2014 - 06.2017
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12.2008 - 11.2013
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