Roshan Kabeer

Key Responsibilities – Financial Reporting & FP&A

• Act as a strategic partner to business heads; deliver actionable insights to the CFO and executive leadership on performance and investment decisions.
• Present quarterly and annual financial performance to the Board of Directors under the supervision of the CFO.
• Spearhead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly variance analysis to support strategic financial planning.
• Develop robust financial models to evaluate new business proposals, optimize pricing strategies, and uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely quarter-end and year-end closures in full compliance with Ind AS, GST, Income Tax, and Companies Act requirements
• Liaise with statutory and internal auditors to ensure timely audits.
• Collaborate closely with the ERP team to enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 functionality, including implementing new financial modules and reviewing system changes to ensure alignment with accounting standards and business needs.

Key Accomplishments

• Reduced the annual book closure period, including audit closure, from 90 days to 60 days within one year—a significant achievement for the ₹20,000 crore turnover unlisted public company.
• Consistently achieved quarterly book closures within 45 days from the end of the quarter.
• Implemented branch feasibility study process for all new branch selections, ensuring financial viability and supporting strategic expansion decisions.
• Delivered in-depth analytics on customer behavior and retention, to drive customer engagement strategies.
• Led the implementation of the Project Management and Accounting module within Microsoft Dynamics 365, enabling real-time project costing, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Successfully automated lease accounting for over 200 leases in accordance with IND AS 116 using specialized lease software, enhancing reporting efficiency and speeding up book closure time.

Key Responsibilities
• Team Lead in conducting internal audits for:
o A listed engineering & capital goods company across 3 quarters
o A listed Company [Branch Audit] in 'Production & Supply of Oxygen & related chemicals Sector' for 2 Quarters.
o South India's leading & prestigious footwear manufacturer company.
• Key contributor to the Concurrent Audit team at a vital Airport Authority of India branch.
• Engaged in the Central Statutory Audit of a prominent listed private sector bank
• Executed statutory audits for 5+ companies, including a public company.
• Managed assurance and taxation services (direct & indirect) for 15+ clients across retail, service, trading, and construction sectors

Key Accomplishments
• Earned appreciation from the Audit Committee of a listed company for critical internal audit insights
• Addressed major internal control weaknesses and regulatory non-compliance issues, enhancing client risk management and compliance
• Identified revenue leakage risks and recommended strategic controls, mitigating potential losses
• Consistently delivered high-quality projects within deadlines, demonstrating reliability and efficiency