CA Dinesh Yewale
Summary
Finance expert with over 12 years of experience leading project management and expense optimization initiatives. Proven track record in delivering projects ahead of schedule, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic budgeting and vendor management. Adept at providing senior management with insights for decision-making, and ensuring financial targets are consistently met.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President- Divestiture Project Manager
Citibank NA Singapore
10.2022 - Current
- Led the delivery of a $1.5 billion stranded cost project, ensuring timely completion and meeting financial targets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strategically meet delivery targets, and provide effective senior management updates.
- Conducted Asia Divestiture Committee meetings, offering timely insights to senior management for effective decision-making.
- Executed HR insights analysis and reporting, alongside other critical metrics, to improve organizational efficiency.
- Implemented an Expense Optimization tracker in partnership with Finance, enhancing cost management strategies.
- Successfully passed the internal audit for the stranded cost project.
AVP- Business & Finance Manager
Citicorp Services India Private Limited
Mumbai
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed quarterly expenses and marketing spend reviews to optimize budget allocation.
- Conducted third-party contract reviews to enhance expense efficiency.
- Provided investment tracking and headcount analysis insights for senior management.
- Monitored campaign impacts across digital channels to assess effectiveness.
- Oversaw third-party vendor management for a media agency to ensure quality deliverables.
Regional Finance Analyst
Citicorp Services India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2013 - 09.2020
- Assessed expense trends to evaluate the financial outlook and identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Conducted monthly business reviews with senior management, highlighting financial positions and risks.
- Coordinated planning processes with regional teams, ensuring accurate headcount and expense forecasts.
- Challenged investment project assumptions by analyzing actual savings within P&L reports.
- Managed liquidity requirements in collaboration with treasury team under US resolution plan.
- Executed intercompany placements for working capital needs to maintain liquidity.
- Analyzed quarterly financials for board meetings, providing detailed variance explanations.
- Collaborated with Accounting Policy team on complex accounting transactions.
Intern- Auditor
Mehta Chokshi & Shah, Chartered Accountants
Mumbai
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Drafted standard operating procedure (SOPs), conducted internal audits and statutory audits
- Represented corporate/individual on income tax demands
Education
Associate Member - Accounting and Finance
ISCA Singapore
Singapore 01-2025
CFA -
CFA Institute
USA01-2018
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi, India03.2013
Bachelors of Commerce - degree with distinction
R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics
Mumbai, India03.2011
Skills
- Project management and expense optimization
- Financial analysis and data interpretation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor management
- Budgeting and forecasting
Accomplishments
• Awarded various Citi internal awards and praise emails from stakeholders and business teams.
• Achieved organic growth with promotions biennially.
• Involved in various CSR activities.
• Worked on process re-engineering and produced savings.
• Achieved organic growth with promotions biennially.
• Involved in various CSR activities.
• Worked on process re-engineering and produced savings.
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Timeline
Vice President- Divestiture Project Manager
Citibank NA Singapore
10.2022 - Current
AVP- Business & Finance Manager
Citicorp Services India Private Limited
10.2020 - 09.2022
Regional Finance Analyst
Citicorp Services India Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 09.2020
Intern- Auditor
Mehta Chokshi & Shah, Chartered Accountants
02.2010 - 02.2013
Associate Member - Accounting and Finance
ISCA Singapore
CFA -
CFA Institute
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelors of Commerce - degree with distinction
R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics