Raghav Vishakanth M
Chartered Accountant
Summary
Adaptable, open-minded, analytical accounting professional eager to join a respectable, customer- focused organization. Chartered Accountant with in-depth knowledge of Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting and analysis under Ind AS and IFRS. Extensive experience in Accounting reconciliations and MIS maintenance vis-à-vis Loan Management Systems. Led and contributed to various business initiatives and projects from Accounting perspective. Detail-oriented with exceptional organization and communication skills with the drive to exceed expectations on every assignment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager - Finance & Controlling (Accounting)
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India Private Limited
Pune
09.2021 - Current
- Leading the team (including shared service center unit) on the month-end financial reporting based on both Ind AS and IFRS including timely periodic submissions to be made to RBI
- Single Point of Contact for audit coordination and ensured successful timely closure of audits under challenging situations
- Served as liaison with Treasury, Shared Service Unit, RBI, Internal Auditor, etc
- Made significant contributions from Accounting standpoint on various funding measures undertaken by the Company
- Simulated and interpreted data using Excel and ERP systems expertise, aiding financial analysis processes
- Won the "Star of the Quarter" team award for successful project execution of Capital Reduction which was first of its kind for the MB group
- Led the Accounting implementation of Project which involved major overhaul in Loan Management System of the Company
- Have played a pivotal role in reviewing various new projects, business proposals from an accounting and regulations perspective and providing various insights to the management to take an informed decision. The insights provided were often highly appreciated
- Been essential part of various automation projects to improve performance efficiencies.
Accounting Executive
Randstad India Private Limited - Deputed To Daimler Financial Services India
Pune
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Preparation and maintenance of Audit schedules for Account balances and transactions relating to Wholesale Finance and Operating Lease Portfolios.
- Review and recommendation for approval of special case accounting transactions in Retail Financial System such as loan cancellations and loan refinance.
- Managing the complete Inter-co payables and receivable process with Brand Partner on a timely and consistent basis working closely with all concerned operations and business teams.
- Led the Accounting implementation of a Project which involved significant change in Loan Lifecycle handling and accounting pursuant to business model changes of the Brand Partner.
Articled Assistant
Deloitte Haskins and Sells
Chennai
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Worked extensively on statutory audit assignments of multi-national private and public limited entities including listed entities under Ind AS as well as Indian GAAP performed as per the Standards on Auditing and Deloitte Audit Approach Manual including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR).
- Won the "Rising Star" Individual Award and "Green Dot" Team Award for significant contributions to the Audit Practice.
- Completed audits/reviews to ensure compliance with the regulations of RBI, SEBI, FEMA and other statutes
- Authored several deliverables such as audit reports, accounting positions, management letters to be submitted to those charged with governance and senior management
- Contributed to the Internal Quality Control Review function of the firm by reviewing deliverables and audit documentation
- Major Clientele includes L&T Group, Microsoft India, Sutherland Group, and Xchanging Group.
Education
Diploma in International Financial Reporting -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK 12.2023 - Current
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2015 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
06.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
Technical accounting
Financial reporting
SAP ERP
Financial data analysis
MS Office
Key Document Drafting
Logical and systematic thinking
Team management and mentoring
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Diploma in International Financial Reporting -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.2023 - Current
Manager - Finance & Controlling (Accounting)
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India Private Limited
09.2021 - Current
Accounting Executive
Randstad India Private Limited - Deputed To Daimler Financial Services India
02.2021 - 08.2021
Articled Assistant
Deloitte Haskins and Sells
02.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
06.2016 - 06.2019
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2015 - 11.2022