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Nishant Sood

Nishant Sood

Gurgaon

Summary

I am an ACCA-qualified accounting advisor with 13+ years of experience specializing in transaction-based advisory services, particularly in sell-side deals and cross-border transactions. I work closely with clients and partners on projects such as divestitures, IPOs, SPACs, and bankruptcy accounting, providing expertise in GAAP conversions and SEC reporting. I lead multidisciplinary teams across Europe and the UK, guide on complex US GAAP and IFRS issues, and prepare financial statements and SEC disclosures. Additionally, I mentor and review performance for team members, driving continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager • Manager

Ernst & Young | Financial Accounting Adviosry Services
Gurgaon
06.2019 - Current

The role includes interaction with clients and partners across markets to collaborate and support transactions, with a specialization in sell-side deals.

  • Collaborate with clients and partners across markets, specializing in sell-side transactions.
  • Provide accounting and PMO support for divestitures, carve-outs, IPOs, and SPACs.
  • Assist with GAAP conversions for cross-border deals.
  • Analyze complex accounting areas such as stock-based compensation, purchase accounting, and non-GAAP measures.
  • Lead advisory engagements and multidisciplinary teams in Western Europe, the Nordics, and the UK&I.
  • Oversee SEC financial reporting throughout transactions.
  • Drive enhancements to financial reporting processes.
  • Advise on technical accounting issues under US GAAP and IFRS.
  • Resolve key GAAP/IFRS differences, especially in revenue, asset, and expense recognition.
  • Prepare and review SEC disclosures, including MD&A and financial statement footnotes.
  • Research technical accounting topics and prepare clear memorandums and presentations.
  • Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.
  • Conduct team reviews, mentor staff, and foster team development.
  • Identify training needs and growth opportunities for high-performing team members.

Assistant Manager • Consultant

KPMG | Accounting Advisory Services
Gurgaon
06.2014 - 05.2019
  • Prepared key SEC filing sections, including S-1, 8-K, Super 8-K, and Proxy Statements.
  • Developed financial materials for Forms 10-K and 10-Q post-IPO.
  • Assisted issuers with 3-05 analysis and Article 11 pro forma financial statements.
  • Prepared SEC-compliant Predecessor/Successor financial statements.
  • Supported regulatory compliance for spin-offs, divestitures, IPOs, debt offerings, and acquisitions.
  • Managed ASC 606/IFRS 15 revenue recognition projects.
  • Coordinated daily team operations for optimal productivity.
  • Led staff training sessions to improve team performance.

Audit Associate

KPMG
Gurgaon
12.2011 - 05.2014
  • Assisted in performing audits for Hedge Funds, Banking, and Public sector clients alongside counterparts from the Netherlands and Australia.
  • Assessed the accuracy and consistency of the Financial Statements
  • Managed the entire process of auditing hedge funds, including team reviews.

Education

Professional Certification -

ACCA
ACCA UK
2017

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -

University of Delhi
Delhi, India
2011

Skills

  • Transaction Advisory
  • Financial Reporting
  • SEC Reporting
  • US GAAP/IFRS
  • GAAP Conversion
  • Technical Accounting
  • Project Management
  • Client relationship management
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Senior Manager • Manager

Ernst & Young | Financial Accounting Adviosry Services
06.2019 - Current

Assistant Manager • Consultant

KPMG | Accounting Advisory Services
06.2014 - 05.2019

Audit Associate

KPMG
12.2011 - 05.2014

Professional Certification -

ACCA

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -

University of Delhi
Nishant Sood