Ganesh Khatavkar
Chartered Accountant
Pune,MH
Summary
Highly accomplished and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with 16 years of progressive experience in financial management, auditing, taxation, and strategic advisory. Proven track record of driving financial performance, optimizing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex financial systems, and delivering actionable insights to support business growth. Strong expertise in ERP software system implementation, customization & maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Symbiosis Open Education Society
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked on professional basis for Budget preparation and improvement in the Budget Process
- Worked as the Group CFO of SOES and Symbiosis Foundation (SF) which comprises Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning, Symbiosis Skills & Professional University Pune, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences Indore,Symbiosis Junior College,etc
- Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Advised for implementing ERP system as per various requirements of the institution
- Variance analysis
Chief Accounts & Finance Officer (CFO)
MIT World Peace University
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Lead a team of 50 plus employees while working as a CFO
- Setting up of various functional departments e.g
- AP,AR,GL,Tax,Compliances,etc
- Established a system for smooth running of various departments including Revenue,Expenditure,Audit, Taxation,etc
- Successfully implemented Expense tracking system
- Initiated Budget vs Actual mapping & tracking process
- Handled various Tax assessments at higher levels (Income Tax,GST,etc)
- Implemented various measures for increase in revenue as well as for cost reduction
- Handled all Accounts & Finance activities including taxation, budgeting, planning and treasury management
- Lead a project of implementation of Oracle NetSuite
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
MMF Hospitals Association
11.2013 - 05.2023
- Joined as Finance Manager in Nov 2013 and got promoted as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in March 2017
- Lead a team of more than 20 members
- Responsible for overall Accounts, Finance, Taxation, Budgeting, statutory compliances, MIS, AP-AR-GL, etc
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques
- Ensuring maintenance and timely closures of books of accounts after proper finalization & consolidation process with strict adherence to GAAPs
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions
- Coordinated with various departments to maintain proper financial discipline
- Established effective internal control system which unearthed various frauds and prevented recurrence
- Advised BOD & CEO on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis
- Coordinating with Internal as well as Statutory Auditor and Company Secretary
- Liasoning with various Tax authorities, Financial Institutions-Banks, various stake holders,other external entities, etc
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements
- Bridging gap between Finance and IT (developers) by explaining the exact requirement of the finance and/or other departments that needs to be incorporated in the software system
- Utilized financial insight to create strategic medium and long-term plans that supported growth of the company
- Successfully handled various Tax Assessments and legal issues. Tackled TDS demand of Rs 1.15 Crores with revised returns & contacting with CPC,TDS officers, etc ( Successfully closed the case by paying TDS of Rs 70,000/- only)
- Handled and solved various pending Taxation Issues (Income Tax, GST, Service Tax, VAT, LBT, PT, etc.)
- Successfully implemented ERP software system right from RFP to implementation & maintenance. Was also in-charge of IT dept
- Successfully lead the company towards complete paperless working
- Identified opportunities for cost-reduction and conducted reviews and evaluations to assess impact and feasibility
Finance Manager
Photonix Solar Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Worked on professional basis
- Helped in various Taxation assessments
- Successfully closed ST case which was ongoing for about 10 years
Associate Chartered Accountant
Shirsikar PU & Associates
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Practice as a Chartered Accountant
- Handled various types of clients like manufacturing,textile,healthcare,medical college,etc
- Handled many assessments successfully under Income Tax,VAT,ST,LBT,etc
Articled Assistant
BJ Shastri & Co
07.2007 - 06.2010
- CA Articleship
- Gained thorough knowledge of Accounting as per Accounting Standards/GAAPs
- Gained valuable skills in Taxation,Auditing,Financial Management,etc
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India 04.2001 - 01.2011
M.Com -
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, India 04.2001 - 01.2011
Company Secretary (Inter) -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi, India06-2012
Skills
Financial Reporting and establishing controls
Financial Planning and Analysis
Problem-solving approach
Preparation and implementation of SOPs
Stakeholder Management
Team Building & Leadership
Handling Accounts & Finance from initiation to finalisation of Books of Accounts as per GAAPs
Budgeting,Forecasting,MIS and Variance Analysis
Zero default in various Statutory Compliances
Thorough experience of ERP implementation,customization and Maintenance
IT Skills
- MS Office
- Various ERP software e.g. TCSiON,Oracle NetSuite,CareWorks,Tally,etc
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
Affiliations
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Membership No148544
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 15/03/1984
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Symbiosis Open Education Society
11.2024 - 01.2025
Chief Accounts & Finance Officer (CFO)
MIT World Peace University
05.2023 - 11.2024
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
MMF Hospitals Association
11.2013 - 05.2023
Finance Manager
Photonix Solar Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 11.2013
Associate Chartered Accountant
Shirsikar PU & Associates
11.2011 - 04.2013
Articled Assistant
BJ Shastri & Co
07.2007 - 06.2010
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 - 01.2011
M.Com -
Shivaji University
04.2001 - 01.2011
Company Secretary (Inter) -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India