Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
Generic
CA Vedansh Kedia

CA Vedansh Kedia

Mumbai

Summary

Chartered Accountant with 6+ years of experience spanning virtual CFO advisory, corporate taxation, GST, financial accounting, and auditing. Currently engaged as Senior Consultant at CFO Bridge — India's largest fractional CFO network — delivering multi-client CFO advisory across SMEs and startups in FMCG, hospitality, maritime, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer tech. Additionally brings international exposure through a UK-based chartered accountancy firm, with expertise in UK taxation, auditing, and financial reporting standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

CFO Bridge
Mumbai
08.2024 - Current

Financial Planning & Reporting

  • Designed and delivered monthly MIS reporting systems across multiple client engagements, significantly reducing reporting turnaround times
  • Built dynamic performance dashboards providing SKU-level, segment-wise, and sales-partner-level insights, enabling data-driven planning and channel rationalisation
  • Developed Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools to replace manual processes across clients

Business Analysis & Strategy

  • Conducted competitive benchmarking with Indian and global peers, organisational structure comparisons, and strategic roadmap development for clients in consumer and B2B sectors
  • Performed business diagnostics and in-depth book analysis for multiple prospective and active clients to scope advisory engagements and identify systemic issues
  • Contributed to sector-level competitive analysis and published SME research reports for thought leadership

ERP & Internal Controls

  • Assisted in ERP implementation and books clean-up across multiple clients, facilitating smooth transitions to new accounting systems
  • Implemented a new Chart of Accounts and accounting framework on Tally Prime, along with establishing new internal control processes
  • Coordinated with ERP execution teams across engagements to ensure smooth and timely implementation

Fundraising & Due Diligence

  • Provided end-to-end support on a ₹500 Cr restructuring and external fundraising exercise, including coordination with investment bankers, DD teams, and investor groups
  • Prepared a full Due Diligence report for an engineering company with extensive data collection and stakeholder coordination
  • Supported clients in fulfilling Information Requirements Lists (IRL) for banking and investor processes

Automation & Tools

  • Built automated segment-wise profitability and variable pay computation tools; assisted in formulating Variable Pay Policy from scratch
  • Developed automated commission tracking and payout tools for sales-heavy businesses
  • Built a Black-Scholes ESOP valuation tool and a project-level timetracking mechanism to assess profitability

Valuation & Financial Modelling

  • Conducted company valuation exercises and assisted in financial modelling for business planning across multiple client engagements
  • Prepared cash flow projections and expense reimbursement policies for working capital management

Corporate Initiatives

  • Designed and launched a Proposal GPT tool, significantly reducing proposal turnaround time; prepared customised pitch decks for key strategic prospects
  • Spearheaded the CFO Bridge Marketplace — an ecosystem vendor portal — from concept to near-completion, managing product planning, logic design, and tech vendor coordination
  • Built a Lead Analysis Dashboard from multi-year CRM data, providing multi-dimensional pipeline visibility; took ownership of CRM implementation and ensured successful delivery
  • Co-developed Sherpa — an AI-powered ERP financial analysis tool — providing real-time insights on cashflow, receivables, and financial performance
  • Hosted and produced Bottomline Banter, a podcast for CFOs
  • Authored sector research reports on SME IT and general insurance for thought leadership publication
  • Assisted in organising the Dun & Bradstreet Finance Leadership Summit
  • Managed recruitment and onboarding of Industrial Trainees; maintained Interim CFO database

Consultant

HADLEIGHS (LONDON), CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Mumbai
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provided taxation, auditing, accounting, and payroll services to UK-based clients, ensuring compliance with UK tax laws and regulations
  • Conducted audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and prepared detailed audit reports
  • Prepared and analysed financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • Advised clients on financial strategies, contributing to business growth and compliance goals

Article Assistant

BANKA AND BANKA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Mumbai
08.2018 - 03.2022
  • Computed tax liabilities and filed Income Tax Returns; handled TDS/TCS returns and drafted replies for scrutiny cases
  • Managed GST compliance (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A, Annual Return) and independently handled GST audits and reconciliations
  • Conducted statutory audits for companies in textile, pharmaceutical, and service industries with revenues exceeding ₹500 Cr
  • Assisted in tax audits under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act including filing of Forms 3CA and 3CD

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai
2024

Bachelor of Commerce(A&F) [BAF] - Accounting & Finance

Thakur College of Science & Commerce
Mumbai
2018

Higher Secondary School - HSC

Nagindas Khandwala College
Mumbai
2015

Secondary Education - ICSE

Gundecha Education Academy
Mumbai
2013

Skills

    Financial Reporting – IndAS

    Financial Modelling & Valuation

    MIS Design & Reporting

    Business Due Diligence

    ERP Implementation (Tally Prime, ERPNext)

    Audit & Assurance

    Legal Compliance

    Working Capital Management

    Power BI

    Virtual CFO Advisory

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

• Tally ERP / Tally Prime

• Power BI

• SAP

• Zoho

• Odoo

• ERPNext

• Sage (UK)

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft Office

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

  • Won various medals at Sports Meets held at School and College level
  • Won Silver Medal in Science Olympiad.
  • Received multiple certifications in the field of Art and Crafts.
  • Participated in district level Skating Competitions
  • Presented multiple Research Papers at Research Conferences
  • Participated in Staged Drama Productions

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sport
  • Gym
  • Music
  • Reading

Timeline

Senior Consultant

CFO Bridge
08.2024 - Current

Consultant

HADLEIGHS (LONDON), CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
11.2022 - 03.2024

Article Assistant

BANKA AND BANKA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
08.2018 - 03.2022

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce(A&F) [BAF] - Accounting & Finance

Thakur College of Science & Commerce

Higher Secondary School - HSC

Nagindas Khandwala College

Secondary Education - ICSE

Gundecha Education Academy
CA Vedansh Kedia