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Rahul Kumar
Finance Manager
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Finance professional with 10+ years of experience managing accounting, financial reporting, and compliance in audit and corporate settings. Proven track record in TDS & GST management, budgeting, and ERP-driven process automation (Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Tally, QuickBooks). Expert in streamlining financial operations, coordinating audits, and delivering insights that improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making. Collaborative leader focused on strengthening internal controls and achieving measurable business impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - GAIN
06.2025 - Current
- Managed full-cycle financial operations for multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring 100% accuracy in reporting, forecasting, and statutory compliance.
- Implemented process automation using Microsoft Dynamics Navision, reducing manual workload by 20%, and accelerating month-end closing.
- Led TDS, GST, and payroll tax compliance, achieving zero noncompliance across multiple internal and statutory audits.
- Oversaw annual budgeting, variance analysis, and financial projections aligned with business objectives, and cost optimization goals.
- Partnered with cross-functional leaders to provide actionable financial insights for data-driven decision-making.
- Coordinated statutory audits and implemented internal control improvements, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial statements.
Senior Associate, Finance & Admin
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - GAIN
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed day-to-day finance and administrative operations, ensuring accurate accounting, timely payments, and compliance with statutory regulations (TDS, GST, payroll taxes).
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and forecasts to support leadership in data-driven decision-making.
- Automated financial processes in Microsoft Dynamics Navision improve accuracy and efficiency across reporting and vendor management.
- Developed and delivered training for over 20 staff members on financial procedures, increasing compliance accuracy by 30%.
- Collaborated with auditors and external consultants to ensure smooth audit cycles, and maintain transparent internal controls.
- Strengthened financial documentation, approval workflows, and expense reporting, improving accountability and audit readiness.
Associate, Finance & Admin
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - GAIN
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported end-to-end accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and reconciliations, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with internal financial policies.
- Recorded financial transactions in Microsoft Dynamics Navision, and streamlined expense tracking, improving reporting efficiency by 25%.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis to management for better cost control and resource allocation.
- Ensured timely TDS and GST filings, payroll processing, and vendor payments in line with statutory and audit requirements.
- Partnered with auditors and cross-functional teams to support internal and external audits, with zero major observations.
- Strengthened financial documentation and control procedures, reducing processing errors, and enhancing audit readiness.
Senior Finance Associate
TR Chadha & Co, LLP
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Led end-to-end financial accounting and statutory compliance for multiple corporate clients across industries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards (Ind AS, IFRS).
- Managed payroll processing, salary computations, and statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS), ensuring 100% compliance with tax and regulatory filings.
- Conducted audits and financial reviews, identifying control gaps, recommending process improvements, and supporting clients in achieving full compliance.
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements to maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw TDS calculation, filing, and reconciliation for clients, reducing filing discrepancies by 20%, and ensuring timely submissions.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting workflows, reducing month-end closing time by 15%.
- Coordinated directly with auditors and senior partners to finalize statutory audits, ensuring all deliverables met deadlines and quality standards.
Finance Associate
Raj Garg & Associates
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Supported financial accounting and audit engagements for corporate and SME clients, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted payment and account reconciliations, reducing discrepancies by 25% through improved documentation and control processes.
- Assisted in preparing TDS returns, GST filings, and other statutory reports, ensuring timely and error-free submissions to regulatory authorities.
- Reviewed client vouchers, ledgers, and expense statements to maintain transparency and ensure accurate reporting.
- Supported statutory and internal audits, coordinating with clients to gather required financial data, and resolve audit queries.
- Maintained meticulous financial documentation for payroll, tax, and vendor payments, ensuring smooth operations and audit readiness.
Education
International Finance
VG Learning Destination
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Taxation
Delhi University
04.2001 -
Skills
Technical & Financial Skills
Software
Microsoft Dynamics Navision
Tally ERP 9
Webtel and Taxmann
Timeline
Finance Manager
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - GAIN
06.2025 - Current
Senior Associate, Finance & Admin
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - GAIN
01.2023 - 05.2025
Associate, Finance & Admin
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - GAIN
04.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Finance Associate
TR Chadha & Co, LLP
04.2017 - 05.2021
Finance Associate
Raj Garg & Associates
08.2014 - 05.2017
International Finance
VG Learning Destination
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Taxation
Delhi University
04.2001 -