Onkar Gaikwad

Currently working at Avantor, a manufacturing entity in the field of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology for the last year.

5 years of experience at Maersk Global Service Centre, Pune, India, in Finance and Accounts (Accounting to Reporting), engaged in the shipping, logistics, and port industry; 3.5 years of experience at Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP, Goa, India, in statutory/external audit, having conducted audits of entities in different industries. Promoted within 2 years from Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager.

Certified Indian Chartered Accountant, qualified from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than an extensive progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles.

English: Professional, Marathi: Native, Hindi: Native

Sports: Cricket (All-rounder) Swimming, Reading: Fiction, Motivational, Travel: Trekking

• 1. Gujrat Pipavav Ports Limited (Indian entity listed on BSE) – Port
• 2. APMT India Inland Services & Star Track Terminals India – CFS
• Details of Roles & Responsibilities:
• Prepare Balance sheet reconciliations post book close monthly such as Accruals, Provisions, Receivables, Deposits etc.
• Blackline substantiation of account balances by account matching and keep minimum open items with action items.
• Preparation of Bank reconciliation and ensure timely closure of open items by liaising with AP/AR team.
• Internal control documentation on monthly basis in ARC Archers substantiating effective rating for controls assigned as per control manual.
• Posting of various month end cost accruals for different types of cost on monthly basis.
• Cost Analysis and commentary on month-on-month variances for MIS reporting and review of Head of Finance before book closure.
• Reporting of Operational KIPs, NON-Financial data and sustainability numbers in One Stream including high level commentary as per the group reporting guidelines.
• Performing quarterly variance analysis as part of Limited Review (Quarterly) and Statutory audit comparing different quarters under review.
• Monthly Intercompany balances reporting and Reconciliations in One Stream for group elimination and ensure minimum plug (variance) and explanations for all the plugs with intercompanies.
• Comprehensive Cost analysis between Actual and Budgeted cost month on month to optimise spent and identify savings and streamline budget allocation for decision making to FBP and CFO.

• Recognized by the impact award for completing the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) plastic tax filing for Belgium independently in February 2025
• Recognized by the impact award for cleaning up old balances in the Belgium entity by coordinating various stakeholders, including cross-functional teams.