Payal Kamra
Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Finance professional with 4+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory audits across diverse industries including IT, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Proven track record in managing end-to-end controllership functions, leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS/Ind AS/US GAAP, and supporting financial strategy through deep analytical insights. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, implement control frameworks, and partner with senior stakeholders in high-growth and global environments. Currently managing client portfolios and finance operations at Deloitte with experience handling product-centric businesses and global audit frameworks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager
M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
03.2021 - Current
- Led statutory audits and financial reviews for large-scale and global entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Ind AS, I-GAAP, and US GAAP.
- Delivered technical accounting guidance on complex areas, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and group consolidations.
- Reviewed and validated GL entries across multiple ERP environments (SAP, Tally), ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness of books.
- Conducted variance and trend analysis on key balance sheet and P&L accounts, highlighting financial performance drivers and anomalies.
- Directed testing and documentation of internal financial controls (IFC), including process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and design evaluations.
- Partnered with client CFOs and finance leads to improve reporting timelines, strengthen reconciliations, and implement process enhancements.
- Managed and mentored audit teams of 10–12 professionals across simultaneous engagements, driving delivery efficiency and quality outcomes.
Article Assistant
AKB Jain & Co
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed statutory and tax audits for a diversified portfolio, including hospitality, manufacturing, education, bank, and non-profit sectors.
- Developed a foundational understanding of tax compliance, financial controls, and the end-to-end audit lifecycle under Indian GAAP.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India 05.2014 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Barkatullah University
Bhopal, India 05.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Technical Skills
- Accounting Standards: IFRS, Ind AS, I-GAAP, US GAAP
- Tools & Systems: Oracle NetSuite (familiar with ERP logic), SAP (end-user), Tally, Microsoft Power BI, MS Excel & Office Suite
- Financial Control: GL review, closing processes, reconciliations, control testing, variance analysis
- Reporting: Preparation of statutory financials, audit memos, management reports
Core Competencies
- Financial Statement Close & Review
- Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Collaboration
- Process Standardization & Audit Readiness
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strong Analytical & Communication Skills
Awards
- Live the Dot Individual award for outstanding contribution and demonstrating change & innovation and client centricity.
- Move the Dot Individual award (2 times) for outstanding contribution and demonstrating change, innovation and client centricity, Commitment to People and Compliance & Risk.
- Move the Dot – Team award (2 times) for collaboration, client centricity and commitment to people.
- Earned two promotions within three years, progressing from Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager, and subsequently to Manager.
Timeline
Manager
M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
03.2021 - Current
Article Assistant
AKB Jain & Co
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Barkatullah University
05.2014 - 06.2017
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2014 - 11.2020
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