ROHIT SARAF

• Led the preparation and presentation of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements at the EBITDA level, providing key insights to senior management for strategic and operational decision-making.
• Developed and managed annual budgets and rolling forecasts, working closely with department heads to align financial plans with business goals. Monitored budget variances and provided corrective recommendations.
• Conducted monthly analysis of operational expenses and R&D spending, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and evaluating their impact on profitability and long-term business strategy.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build bottom-up budgets, and ensure accurate forecasting of revenues, costs, and cash flows across projects and departments.
• Delivered a detailed project profitability analysis, including revenue recognition, margin trends, and cost structures, enabling better resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Prepared and submitted accurate, timely financial reports to the parent company (Tech Mahindra), ensuring alignment with corporate reporting standards, and enabling group-level financial consolidation.
• Engaged regularly with business stakeholders to review financial performance, present insights, address key concerns, and ensure alignment of financial planning with business strategies.
• Managed audit readiness and compliance, coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits and the resolution of any audit findings.
• Designed and implemented enhanced internal control procedures, improving the accuracy of financial reporting, and safeguarding company assets.
• Prepared financial statements for management review on a monthly basis.
• Ensured accurate reporting of financial information in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Identified areas where operational efficiency can be improved through process reengineering or automation.
• Developed financial models and forecasting tools to assess the impact of strategic business decisions.
• Provided timely feedback on results to key stakeholders within the organization.
• Created processes to ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations and policies.
• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Reviewed internal controls related to finance operations ensuring they are adequate and effective at all times.
• Developed strategies for improving profit margins by analyzing existing costs structures, identifying potential savings opportunities and recommending appropriate actions.

• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Strategic and Operational Planning.
• Financial Modeling and Analysis
• Variance and Trend Analysis
• Project Profitability Assessment.
• Cost Optimization and Control.
• Management Reporting (EBITDA/P&L).
• Cross-functional business partnering.
• Internal Controls and Compliance.
• Audit Coordination.

Oversaw financial discipline as Cost Controller for multiple project offices and a subsidiary.

• Led a team of three finance professionals, ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
• Managed comprehensive monthly closing processes, including P&L and Balance Sheet preparation.
• Contributed to group-level budgeting and forecasting, aligning operational costs with strategic targets.
• Provided MIS and cost reports for proactive cost control and management decisions.
• Handled payroll accounting for expatriate employees, ensuring compliance with Indian tax laws.
• Ensured withholding tax and RBI compliance for cross-border remittances and regulatory filings.
• Collaborated with external auditors to finalize financial statements in accordance with standards.

• Managed Accounts Receivable and Payable processes, ensuring accurate cash flow tracking through detailed recording and follow-ups.
• Performed bank reconciliation for Indian operations, resolving discrepancies and maintaining financial record accuracy.
• Led inter-company reconciliation between Indian operations and U.S. head office, ensuring transparency in group-level reporting.
• Prepared and delivered MIS reports for Indian operations, providing critical financial insights to support strategic planning.
• Conducted monthly cost and markup analysis in compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations, ensuring accurate cross-border pricing.
• Administered payroll processing, including accurate monthly salary preparation and quarterly employee bonus calculations.
• Calculated and deposited TDS for employees and vendors monthly; filed quarterly returns and issued TDS certificates.
• Maintained inventory records for accurate valuation and stock control to enhance financial reporting efficiency.