Hi, I’m
Balwan Singh Sahrawat
Chartered Accountant
Pune,MH
Summary
Chartered Accountant with over nine years of experience in Financial Reporting and Auditing across Private Equity and Hedge Funds (Luxembourg / EMEA). Currently working with Citco Group Services, specializing in financial statement preparation, audit coordination, GAAP compliance, and regulatory reporting under IFRS, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP. Known for attention to detail, process improvement, and strong communication skills.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Citco Group Services India Pvt Ltd
Supervisor (Financial Reporting)
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Prepare and review Financial Statements of Private Equity funds as per IFRS and US GAAP.
- Work on Lux Trial Balance (TB) reviews and Annual Accounts for SARL entities.
- Prepare and review Financial Statements for ICAV structures ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance.
- Handle Annex IV reporting for Hedge Funds under AIFMD requirements.
- Collaborate with auditors and onshore teams for accurate and timely reporting.
- Support process improvements and train team members for better efficiency.
Citco Group Services India Pvt Ltd
Senior Financial Reporting Accountant
12.2021 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Prepare and review Financial Statements of Private Equity funds as per IFRS and US GAAP.
- Work on Lux Trial Balance (TB) reviews and Annual Accounts for SARL entities.
- Prepare and review Financial Statements for ICAV structures ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance.
- Handle Annex IV reporting for Hedge Funds under AIFMD requirements.
- Collaborate with auditors and onshore teams for accurate and timely reporting.
- Support process improvements and train team members for better efficiency.
Pankaj Modani & Co., Chartered Accountants
Associate (Audit & Tax)
07.2016 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Managed statutory, tax, and internal audits for various industries.
- Prepared financial statements under Revised Schedule VI.
- Conducted Tax Audits and handled e-filing of reports.
- Helped clients strengthen internal controls and improve financial accuracy.
S.L. Goyal & Co., Chartered Accountants
Article Assistant (Audit & Taxation)
01.2008 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Conducted bank and statutory audits as per accounting standards.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and tax filings.
- Supported reconciliations and developed templates to improve accuracy.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)India
Chartered Accountant (CA)
01.2021
Kurukshetra UniversityHaryana, India
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- IFRS
- US GAAP
- Lux GAAP
- Private Equity & Hedge Funds
- Audit Coordination
- Financial Statements
- Process Improvement
- Excel Automation
- Reconciliation
- Stakeholder Management
- Accounting Tools: Tally ERP, BankSoft, Citco Financial Reporting Systems
- Utilities: e-TDS, Income Tax Portal, GST Portal
- Office Tools: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Frameworks: IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP, Ind-AS
- Training and mentoring
Languages
English
Hindi
Strengths
- Strong understanding of Private Equity reporting.
- Skilled in audit coordination and documentation.
- Detail-oriented and dependable.
- Supportive team player with a proactive mindset.
Timeline
Supervisor (Financial Reporting)
Citco Group Services India Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Reporting Accountant
Citco Group Services India Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 03.2024
Associate (Audit & Tax)
Pankaj Modani & Co., Chartered Accountants
07.2016 - 11.2021
Article Assistant (Audit & Taxation)
S.L. Goyal & Co., Chartered Accountants
01.2008 - 06.2011
Kurukshetra University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Chartered Accountant (CA)