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CA Aradhy Rajyaguru

Mumbai

Summary

Chartered Accountant with over 2.5 years of diverse experience, including expertise in merchant banking within the capital markets domain, where I have actively contributed to executing IPOs, rights issues, private placements, and sell-side M&A transactions. I have worked with one of the Big 4 auditing firms, specializing in IT audits for multinational corporations, enhancing my proficiency in evaluating business processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

My strong analytical skills allow me to effectively analyze market data, conduct industry and competitive analysis, and develop financial models. With a keen interest in finance and a solid background in both the capital markets and auditing sectors, I am seeking an opportunity to leverage my skills in a dynamic finance and capital market - oriented organization, while continuously expanding my expertise in the field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive - Equity Capital Markets

Vivro Financial Services (Merchant Banking)
Mumbai
02.2024 - Current
  • Prepared the financial and business-related chapters for the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) of five SME IPOs for raising funds 390+ Crores . This involved business understanding, analyzing, and presenting financial statements, key performance metrics, and financial projections, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ICDR regulations. Of these five companies, two companies have been successfully listed on exchanges, and three companies are at various stages of the listing process.
  • Coordinated with auditors, legal teams, and other stakeholders to align financial disclosures with regulatory standards and investor expectations, contributing to successful IPO documentation and approval processes.
  • Reviewed restated financial statements and conducted thorough financial due diligence for companies preparing for IPOs. Analyzed financial data, identified discrepancies, and ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Worked closely with auditors and management to verify accuracy and transparency in financial disclosures.
  • Analyzed the company's business model and industry sector, performing peer company analysis to benchmark performance and identify market trends, supporting strategic decisions.
  • Coordinated with BSE and NSE personnel to address queries related to the DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus) of the company for in-principle approval. This involved gathering necessary documentation, liaising with the company to obtain relevant backups, and collaborating with senior team members to draft comprehensive, accurate responses to the queries. Ensured timely submission of the query replies, aligning with regulatory requirements, and facilitating the approval process.
  • Independently worked on the preparation of the Letter of Offer document for a rights issue of a company, where we served as the consultant. This involved drafting the offer document, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinating with legal and financial teams.
  • Coordinated with Investor Relations (IR) and Public Relations (PR) agencies to prepare roadshow presentations and IPO notes for pitching to potential investors, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives and regulatory requirements. Collaborated closely with the agencies to organize and facilitate investor meetings, effectively communicating the company’s growth story, financial outlook, and investment potential.
  • Worked on a sell-side M&A transaction, where we acted as advisors to the company, assisting in the entire transaction process. This involved conducting financial analysis, preparing reports, and analyzing data as per the requirements of the transaction.

Associate - Technology Risk Assurance

PwC
Mumbai
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Perform work on information general control and automated controls. This includes reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of IT policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Worked in a team on manual controls testing for the Treasury Department for Sarbanes-Oxley's Act (SoX) engagement.
  • Performed automated control testing related to business processes, revenue to receivable, purchase to payable, and fixed assets for applications like SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and JD Edwards.
  • Perform evaluation related to IT general controls across all domains, including logical access controls, change management, and backup. Executed assignments around user provisioning and access management, change management, and computer operations in customized NetSuite and Decision Edge.
  • Performed financial analysis of journal entries with end-to-end solutions and analysis of data entered. Large data cleansing in Excel of a giant organization to perform analysis.
  • Assisted the team in report testing for both standard and customized reports. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (ACL Tool) to extract meaningful insights from large data sets.
  • Ability to assess risks, identify issues, and make informed recommendations.

Professional & Articled Assistant

DVM & Associates
Rajkot
09.2017 - 04.2022
  • Prepared detailed audit working papers and reports documenting audit procedures, findings, and recommendations for clients, facilitating clear and transparent communication of results for statutory audit engagement.
  • Conducted comprehensive statutory audits of bank branches, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines, and accurately assessing financial health and compliance.
  • Conducted comprehensive statutory audits of bank branches, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines, and accurately assessing financial health and compliance. Conducted thorough stock audits for banks, meticulously verifying and validating inventory records with corresponding data submitted by the borrower to the bank, and ensuring financial health and compliance. Also worked on bank revenue audit engagements to identify and report revenue leakage in bank branches.
  • Led comprehensive Internal audit engagements within a 5-star hospitality environment, evaluating operational efficiency, compliance, and risk management to drive performance excellence. Compliance evaluations to optimize financial performance and ensure industry-leading standards.
  • Managed direct taxation responsibilities encompassing income tax audits, income tax return filing, and rigorous TDS compliance. Facilitated smooth tax assessment processes, collaborating with tax authorities to provide accurate information and documentation.
  • Managed intricate indirect taxation matters such as GST return submissions, meticulous preparation of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, and handled GST refund processes as well as documentation to department.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI - Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
02-2022

Bachelor of Commerce -

Saurashtra University
04-2019

Skills

  • Financial due diligence
  • Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Prowess IQ and VCC Edge
  • Financial modeling
  • Investment research
  • Market Trends Analysis
  • Client Relationship Management

Certification

  • NSE - Financial Modelling and Valuations

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Executive - Equity Capital Markets

Vivro Financial Services (Merchant Banking)
02.2024 - Current

Associate - Technology Risk Assurance

PwC
05.2022 - 02.2024

Professional & Articled Assistant

DVM & Associates
09.2017 - 04.2022
  • NSE - Financial Modelling and Valuations

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI - Institute of Chartered Accountant of India

Bachelor of Commerce -

Saurashtra University
CA Aradhy Rajyaguru