SAP
Mohsina Taj
Chartered accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
An experienced Chartered Accountant with over 3 years of work experience in a wide array of finance roles including Financial Reporting, MIS, Financial Planning & Analysis, Project Finance, Due Diligence and Auditing. A passionate and driven individual with a willingness to self-improve constantly in a challenging environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Analyst
D.E. Shaw India
2 2023 - Current
- Performed variance analysis for various expense categories totaling around $100M and analyzed monthly performance against budget and assisted in preparation of budgets
- Oversaw cash flow management and dividend strategies, ensuring adherence to financial controls and capital allocation frameworks and prepared comprehensive materials for board and top management meetings, including financial reports and performance analysis.
- Developed automated variance analysis dashboards in Power BI, reducing manual effort and saving 100+ hours annually, enhancing forecasting accuracy and automated regulatory filings for Asian entities using Power BI, minimizing manual errors, and improving efficiency by ~70%.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements under US GAAP for parent company reporting and cross currency consolidated financial statements for Asian entities under IFRS.
- Led the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and year-end closures, which includes accruals, amortizations, bank reconciliations, inter-company transactions, lease accounting, income and expenditure reports, tax computations, balance sheet accounts review and ensuring compliance with legal & regulatory requirements.
Manager - Finance
ITC Limited
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Part of the Corporate Planning team of ITC Limited – Hotels Division – Analyzed monthly, quarterly and yearly MIS of the Division and variances against planned delivery targets with consolidated revenues of over INR 3000 Cr.
- Developed the consolidated Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgets, financial forecasts including detailed analysis of key financial and operational indices (KPI’s) such as EBIDTA, PAT, ROI, Occupancy ratio, ADR etc.
- Collaborated with 20+ Hotel units and cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure operational plans align with strategic objectives. Identified revenue leakages in banquet operations and implemented process improvements, resulting in a 10-15% increase in banquet revenue enhancing overall operational performance.
- Prepared financial feasibility studies, Discounted Cash Flow projections (DCF) and assessed financial metrics such as IRR, NPV, Payback period, etc. for prospective hotel properties with an investment of up to INR 200 Cr.
- Prepared Board notes for project approval which included detailed research/assumptions, Benchmarking, Scenario analysis, Budgeting, feasibility studies for top management’s assessment.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Audit Executive
KPMG
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Involved in testing of Standalone selling price as per IFRS 15 to verify compliance with step 4 of revenue recognition model-allocation of transaction price to Performance obligations
Article Assistant
Vasan & Sampath
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Performed Financial Due Diligence across diverse sectors including security services, data tech, AI-based computer vision startup, home- automation, confectionaries (food and beverages).
- Developed financial models and investor pitch decks, facilitating fundraising for a healthcare startup.
- Responsible for Statutory audits, Tax Audits, and Limited Reviews of Indian companies engaged in various industries including security services, Sports (oldest football club of India), digital media entertainment, software services & restaurants.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -
Bangalore University
BangaloreXII Standard -
SSMRV PU College
Bangalore 01.2014 - 01.2016
X Standard -
RV Girls High School
Bangalore 03.2013 - 01.2025
Chartered Accountant - CA final, CA Intermediate, CA CPT
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bangalore 06.2016 - 11.2020
Skills
Budgeting & Forecasting
Stakeholder Management
Financial analysis
Process improvement
Financial Modelling
Automation
Personalinterests
- Football
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Gaming
Notableachievements
Received 'Outstanding' rating for two consecutive appraisal cycles in ITC Limited.
Software
CODA
Opera
Power BI and Power Query
Opera & Micros
Timeline
Audit Executive
KPMG
06.2022 - 10.2022
Manager - Finance
ITC Limited
10.2021 - 02.2023
Article Assistant
Vasan & Sampath
08.2017 - 02.2022
Chartered Accountant - CA final, CA Intermediate, CA CPT
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2016 - 11.2020
XII Standard -
SSMRV PU College
01.2014 - 01.2016
X Standard -
RV Girls High School
03.2013 - 01.2025
Senior Analyst
D.E. Shaw India
2 2023 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -
Bangalore University
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