Deepika Singodia
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Grant Thornton, excelling in corporate finance and fundraising. Proven track record in enhancing financial governance and compliance, achieving 100% on-time filings. Skilled in financial reporting and stakeholder engagement, driving significant improvements in audit outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager – CFO Services
Grant Thornton
Mumbai
11.2024 - Current
- Led financial operations for a client AIF with a book size of over 1,000 Cr, ensuring 100% on-time compliance filings.
- Compiled and evaluated monthly, quarterly financial statements and MIS for investor reporting.
- Engaged with internal and external auditors, facilitating a 20% reduction in audit observations.
- Strengthened internal controls, enhancing financial governance, and regulatory readiness.
- Facilitated seamless migration from Tally to SAP HANA
Manager – Finance & Taxation
Mafatlal Group – Vrata Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Oversaw finance operations across India and overseas, supporting ₹20 Cr in funding rounds.
- Boosted MIS accuracy and reporting time by 30% through dashboard implementation.
- Reduced outstanding receivables by 25% through refined follow-ups and invoicing.
- Led direct and indirect tax compliance, reducing tax penalty risk by streamlining processes.
- Collaborated with banks and prepared funding proposals to enhance working capital availability.
Senior Associate – Debt & Credit Advisory
Lucid Advisory
Mumbai
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Structured and syndicated ₹30+ Cr in working capital and trade finance loans.
- Created CMA reports, financial projections, and investor memoranda for multiple clients.
- Facilitated credit ratings with agencies, improving client bankability and loan terms.
- Ensured end-to-end credit documentation, improving turnaround time by 25%.
Associate – Accounts & Finance
Cleantech Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: (Now Acquired by Total Energy.)
- Responsible for regional finance and tax compliance across three countries, including Singapore and Thailand.
- Led the preparation of global MIS and cost estimation reports for large solar projects.
- Facilitated auditors and internal teams in obtaining regulatory documentation and conducting reconciliations.
- Spearheaded finance team efforts to implement transition from Tally to Navision.
Associate – Accounts & Taxation
G.K. Associates
Mumbai
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Filed income tax and TDS returns; resolved tax queries and supported audits.
- Contributed to audit documentation and ensured timely statutory submissions.
Article Assistant – Audit & Taxation
Y.M. Desai & Co.
Mumbai
10.2007 - 06.2012
- Performed tax/statutory audits for SMEs, improving compliance accuracy by 20%.
- Handled TDS reconciliation, income tax filing, and prepared audit reports for 40+ clients.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Accounting
Mithibai College, University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India01.2010
Skills
- Corporate finance and fundraising
- Credit assessment
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Loan syndication
- Cash flow management
- Tax compliance and audits
- CMA preparation
- Financial modeling
- Internal controls
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor management
- Accounting software proficiency
- Salesforce expertise
- Bloomberg basics
- GST and TDS compliance
- Income tax filing
- Financial projections
Certification
- Certified Credit Professional – IIBF, 2021
- Chartered Accountant – Intermediate, ICAI, 2011
Languages
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Additional Information
Date of Birth: 19 Oct 1989
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager – CFO Services
Grant Thornton
11.2024 - Current
Manager – Finance & Taxation
Mafatlal Group – Vrata Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Associate – Debt & Credit Advisory
Lucid Advisory
12.2017 - 11.2019
Associate – Accounts & Finance
Cleantech Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 11.2017
Associate – Accounts & Taxation
G.K. Associates
02.2014 - 06.2014
Article Assistant – Audit & Taxation
Y.M. Desai & Co.
10.2007 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Accounting
Mithibai College, University of Mumbai
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