Vice President of Finance and Accounts with extensive expertise in managing finance functions for multinational entities, specializing in financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and budgeting. Over 8 years of experience in leading finance teams and streamlining accounting procedures, proficient in tools such as QuickBooks and Tally ERP. Demonstrates a strong analytical approach to financial management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations, while seeking opportunities for innovation and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Finance and Accounts
Formidium India Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur
Jaipur
01.2022 - Current
Company’s business: Fund administration, SaaS.
Profile: Manage the finance and accounting function of the Indian entities of the group, and report to the finance controller.
Responsibilities:
Managing the books of accounts and establishing Formidium Group's overall accounting procedures and practices.
Preparation of financial statements (consolidated and standalone).
Handling payroll and related compliance.
Month-end and year-end closing of books of accounts.
Managing the external auditors, as well as the internal auditors.
Organizing and controlling the group's cash requirements.
Budgeting and forecasting of expenses for the group.
Ensure timely tax compliance, such as TDS compliance, tax audit, ITR filing, income tax assessments, transfer pricing compliance, GST compliance, GST refunds, etc.
Review and finalization of various agreements.
Effectively managed relationships with external stakeholders, including bankers, government authorities, external auditors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth communication and compliance with relevant requirements.
Lead automation and process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows, and reducing manual efforts, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors.
Tool/software: QuickBooks Online.
Senior Associate – Financial Services
PwC SDC, Kolkata
Kolkata
12.2020 - 12.2021
Profile: Handling statutory audits of some of the largest real estate entities in the Canadian region.
Experience in handling a team of 3 to 4 people.
Performed various audit procedures, such as:
Planning the scope and strategy of the work to be performed.
Setting up materiality, tolerable error, and testing threshold.
Getting involved in planning meetings for making the audit plan and allotting the work.
Planning, execution, and delivery of the clients I handle, as well as assisting lead seniors.
Involved in end-to-end audits of areas such as cash, fixed assets, intangible assets, debtors, HST, and accounts payable.
Detailed testing of revenue and expenses, including daily communication with the client regarding queries, etc.
Review of agreements, legal documents, and board minutes.
Roll forwarding of planning, execution, and conclusion EGAs relating to audits.
Rewards and Recognitions Received: Spot Award for remarkable contributions made to the engagements, and received appreciation emails from the client and global PwC team for the quality of work delivered within stringent timelines.
Executive – Finance and Accounts
Liebherr CMCtec India Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Pune
12.2018 - 12.2020
Company’s business: manufacturing of tower cranes, design and engineering services to a German holding company, and after-sales services.
Profile: Manage the various aspects of the accounts department, and report to the manager and director (finance and accounts).
Responsibilities:
Managing the books of accounts, and establishing overall accounting procedures and practices.
Preparation of financial statements. (Special Purpose Financials as per IFRS for the Calendar Year and IGAAP Financials for the Financial Year)
Preparation of detailed MIS on a monthly basis.
Managing the external auditors, as well as the internal auditors.
Preparation of planning reports and their variance analysis three times a year for the next five years.
Direct Tax Compliances: TDS Compliances, Income Tax Assessments, and Transfer Pricing Assessments.
Accounts Receivable Management and Accounts Payable Management.
Compliance with Liebherr Group requirements.
Coordination with bankers for loan facilities has been taken up.
Participated in a two-week training program held in Biberach, Germany.
Tool/Software Used: Baan
Assistant Manager – Finance and Accounts
IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited
03.2017 - 11.2018
Company’s business: Build, operate, and transfer road assets, and other allied services.
Profile: Manage the various aspects of the accounts department, and report to the manager and director.
Responsibilities:
Handling the books of accounts of the Road Infrastructure Development Company of Rajasthan Limited, RIDCOR Infra Projects Limited, and four other companies.
Direct and indirect tax compliance.
Financial planning and management.
Budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of variances.
Managing statutory auditor, internal auditor, and cost auditor.
Preparation of monthly MIS.
Monitoring compliance with financial covenants with respect to loans taken from various banks.
Tool/Software Used: Tally ERP
Article Assistant
A. Bafna & Co., Jaipur
Jaipur
10.2013 - 10.2016
Handled statutory audits, consolidation of financial statements, and tax audits of companies & firms engaged in number of sectors across India.
Major companies among above include:
Shreya’s India Private Limited (Masterbatch / Antifab)
Arora’s JK Natural Marbles Limited (Marble).
JRK Industries Private Limited (Galvanization).
Star Global Endura Limited. (PP Yarn).
Knowledge of internal processes, checks & controls of various industries.