RAHUL AGARWAL
Kolkata
Summary
Chartered Accountant with an experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, statutory compliance, and internal controls. Proven track record in process optimisation, cost reduction, audit governance, and working capital efficiency. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and team leadership, ensuring financial transparency and disciplined decision-making to support business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
CFlo World Limited
Kolkata
05.2022 - Current
- Lead month-end and year-end closing under Ind AS ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare MIS, P&L, Balance Sheet and profitability dashboards for strategic decision-making.
- Manage annual budgeting, quarterly forecast cycles and variance analysis across departments.
- Oversee cash flow and treasury operations, improving liquidity via receivable monitoring and DSO reductions.
- Coordinate statutory, internal and tax audits ensuring 100% compliance and zero non-conformities.
- Strengthen internal controls and SOPs while driving automation-led efficiency across finance.
- Partnered with sales, operations, supply chain and procurement for pricing, approvals and capex evaluations.
Assistant Manager- Audit & Assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Gurugram
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Led walkthrough meetings to improve business process understanding, resulting in greater audit efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Engaged with a 5-member team in conducting initial audit engagements to ensure accuracy.
- Developed comprehensive audit work papers, accelerating review cycles, and enhancing team productivity.
Article & Audit Assistant
M/s Salarpuria Jajodia & Co
Kolkata
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Finalised Financial Statements and Audit Reports in strict compliance with the Companies Act 2013, IGAAP, Ind AS, and CARO 2016; maintained 100% accuracy.
- Conducted tax audits, transfer pricing studies, and statutory filings under the Income Tax Act 1961.
- Identified internal control weaknesses and delivered actionable recommendations to management, strengthening organisational controls.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05-2021
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
BESC, Calcutta University
01-2018
Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit and Statutory Compliance
- Advanced Excel
- Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
• Reduced DSO by 20% and significantly improved cash inflows.
• Achieved 10% reduction in avoidable costs via variance analytics and process optimisation.
• Awarded ESOPs of CFlo World Ltd, for contributions toward financial process improvement and cost initiatives.
• Achieved 10% reduction in avoidable costs via variance analytics and process optimisation.
• Awarded ESOPs of CFlo World Ltd, for contributions toward financial process improvement and cost initiatives.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
CFlo World Limited
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager- Audit & Assurance
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
11.2021 - 05.2022
Article & Audit Assistant
M/s Salarpuria Jajodia & Co
10.2016 - 10.2021
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
BESC, Calcutta University