Poojan Rajani

• Led end-to-end implementation of Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations and Power BI for a major private equity client with 30+ group companies, building the solution entirely from scratch.
• Designed and implemented optimized business processes, ensuring enhanced performance, strong controls, and seamless adoption across all entities.
• Spearheaded Change 360 initiatives, driving automation across critical workflows, and establishing robust internal controls for scalable operations.
• Conducted detailed process diagnostics, identifying bottlenecks, and eliminating them through automation—key USP: process re-engineering and an automation-first approach.
• Managed US GAAP to Ind AS conversion for a leading FMCG conglomerate with revenues exceeding ₹15,000 crore, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Provided audit support for high-risk and complex areas, including leases (Ind AS 116), derivatives, ESOPs, and inventory, ensuring timely closure and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

• Developed and implemented annual and quarterly budget plans to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Conducted variance analysis to identify and address deviations from budget expectations.
• Prepared financial MIS to communicate budget forecasts and recommendations to senior management.

• Prepare compliant standalone and consolidated financial statements (Ind AS).
• Manage financial statement closing and book closure, ensuring timely and accurate completion according to periodic calendars.
• Maintain controllership of general ledgers and accounting records.
• Liaise with auditors for an efficient external audit, ensuring the evaluation of internal controls.
• Handle income tax return preparation, tax audits, and transfer pricing audits.

Independently managed the preparation of financial statements, the closure of the book of accounts, and statutory compliance, including adherence to BSE and NSE regulations, for a company with an annual turnover of Rs. 200 crores.

Diligently oversee compliance with Tax audits, Statutory audits, Bank Audits, and Concurrent Audits. Timely and accurately file a range of Income tax forms.