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Nishita Kar

Nishita Kar

Chartered Accountant
Hyderabad

Summary

Versatile and results-driven Chartered Accountant with a successful entrepreneurial background in running a Coaching Institute and hands-on experience in Risk Advisory. Seeking challenging Finance roles that allow me to leverage my strong business acumen, financial expertise, and leadership skills to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Faculty

JK Shah Classes
Hyderabad
06.2022 - Current

Key Achievements

  • Led physical and remote lecture delivery programs for the subject for 500+ students across 2 cities and 3 centres.
  • Achieved pass percentage of 60% (national avg 30%) across batches through high-quality and innovative lecture delivery.
  • Reduced cost by 20% by accomplishing course instruction within a shorter timeframe than allotted (100hrs vs avg 120 hrs) through a focused learning approach
  • Improved pass percentage by 10% (30% vs. 20%) across the board through revamped course structure adopted across 10+ regional batches
  • Personally mentored 50+ students through a focused mentorship program in their career aspirations and exam preparations, achieving a track record of successful results.

Co Founder - Entrepreneur

DN Commerce Classes
Navi Mumbai
01.2018 - 05.2022

Co-founded and led Coaching Institute for Professional (CA, CS, ICWA) and Graduation courses in Commerce, mentoring 200+students across 2 Branches in Navi Mumbai

Key Achievement

  • Successfully established and managed a Coaching Institute catering to 200+ CA aspirants, demonstrating exceptional business acumen and strategic planning skills.
  • Improved pass rates by 50% by implementing innovative teaching methodologies and study materials to enhance student learning outcomes.

Business Development

  • Increased student enrollment by 40% (YoY) by developing and executing marketing strategies.
  • Achieved 3x revenue in 3 years by nurturing a strong network of students, parents and institutes, ensuring high satisfaction levels and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and profitability by 30% through financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

  • Reduced faculty churn by 60% by mentoring, motivating and devising innovative incentive mechanisms for a team of 10+ instructors.
  • Led Career Counseling drive for 200+ students in collaboration with 5+ educational institutes

Articleship Trainee - Risk Advisory

BDO, Haribhakti & Co
Mumbai
03.2011 - 03.2014

Key Achievements

  • Awarded "Trainee of the Year" for demonstrating exceptional client service for a Global Energy Solution firm.
  • Mitigated exposure of ₹ 50 lacs+ by detecting regulatory non-compliance for a Steel manufacturer and received special recognition.
  • Reduced data retrieval TAT by 80% (baseline 48 hrs) through a data mapping initiative for an Energy conglomerate, having 20 project locations across India.
  • Reduced vendor onboarding time by 20% by conducting cross-functional training sessions for 10+ teams
  • Averted potential exposure of ₹ 50 lacs+ by analyzing 30+ vendor contracts to identify cost leakage and recommended revised terms to top management
  • Identified revenue leakages worth ₹ 30 lacs in accounts receivable and made recommendations for augmented collections.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Commerce

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai
12.2008 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Commerce

R A Podar College of Commerce & Economics
Matunga, Mumbai
06.2008 - 03.2011

Skills

Business Acumen and Entrepreneurship

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Risk Management and Advisory

Strategic Planning and Decision Making

Budgeting and Forecasting

Client relationship management

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

MS Office, SAP Proficient

Extra- Curriculars

  • Lead performer in various concerts as a Qualified Singer in Semi-Classical Music
  • Partnered with NGO Arambh, in Navi Mumbai to drive elementary education for 50+ underprivileged students
  • Taught 100+ underprivileged students as a School Volunteer of 'Missionaries of Charity' in Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Timeline

Faculty

JK Shah Classes
06.2022 - Current

Co Founder - Entrepreneur

DN Commerce Classes
01.2018 - 05.2022

Articleship Trainee - Risk Advisory

BDO, Haribhakti & Co
03.2011 - 03.2014

Chartered Accountant - Commerce

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12.2008 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Commerce

R A Podar College of Commerce & Economics
06.2008 - 03.2011
Nishita KarChartered Accountant