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Sanjeev Mundhra

Bengaluru

Summary

At Kalvium, my focus has been on sculpting a robust finance and legal framework, ensuring compliance, and guiding the company through a successful seed funding round. The foundation of my approach lies in meticulous monthly closing procedures, budget preparation, and a keen eye for cost savings, all of which are instrumental in our financial strategy. My expertise in fostering investor relations was honed at Lithium Urban Technologies, where we secured a substantial $50M investment. This experience, combined with my passion for building sound financial infrastructures, enables me to empower our teams and contribute significantly to Kalvium's growth and success in the dynamic start-up landscape.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Finance

Kalvium

01.2023 - Current

1. Building up the entire finance and legal process.
2. Investor relationship
3. Seed round fund raise
4. Monthly closing and MIS reporting
5. Preparation of Budget
6. Focusing on cost savings
7. All the statutory compliances
8. Year end statutory audits
9. Cash flow management

Assistant Financial Controller

Lithium Urban Technologies

11.2021 - 01.2023

1. Fund raise activities of $50MN from the prominent PE investor in climate change startups.
2. Monthly closing of books and review of accounts
3. Presenting MIS to the investors and board on a monthly basis
4. Statutory Compliances- Direct tax, Indirect tax and Labor compliances
5. Treasury management
6. Preparation of Budget
7. Working with operation team for setting up charging infra
8. Debt raising activities for vehicles procurements.
9. Leading the Stat audit with Big 4 Auditors.
10. Improving the entire accounting and Finance process
11. Reviewing the legal agreements

Independent Consultant

Self-employed

10.2020 - 11.2021

1. Leading the CFO functions for Various start up clients - SAAS, Retail, Manufacturing and others
2. Leading the Stat audit with Big 4 Auditors
3. Statutory Compliances- Direct tax, Indirect tax and Labor compliances
4. Preparation of Month End MIS and review with cofounders
5. Setting up various process for the companies.
6. Handling Due diligence for Fund raising.
7. Setting up the entire accounting and Finance process from the scratch
8. Lead the month end close process
9. Assist management with monthly and quarterly reporting
10. Review of monthly payroll
11. Handling the US related compliances with the US CPA
12. Managing the working capital
13. Preparation of Budget (3 years, 5 years)

Assistant Manager - Short tenure on account of Covid impact

OLX People

06.2019 - 09.2020

1. Month end MIS reporting.
2. Handling All statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, ESIC)
3. Handled Statutory Audit by PWC
4. Month end payroll activities
5. Cash flow statement
6. Revenue reconciliation for month end
7. Accounts payable and receivable
8. Other Adhoc activities (Income tax notice, GST registration ETC)
9. Internal Audit
10. Preparation of Budget and rolling forecast
11. Budget vs Actual vs forecast analysis

Associate Finance Manager-Short tenure on account of restructuring

Zoomcar

11.2018 - 06.2019

1. Handling the entire capex and Loan for the company (Accounting).
2. Due diligence requirements fulfillment for Funding.
3. Financial statement preparation.
4. GST Compliances.- GSTR 1, 3B 2A recon
5. Preparation of month end MIS.
6. Statutory Audit compliances with the auditors.
7. Working with other teams to automise processes.

Assistant Controller

Thomson Reuters

08.2015 - 11.2018

1. Timely Analysis and qualitative commentary of monthly and quarterly cost analysis
2. Timely and Qualitative Analysis/commentary of Balance Sheet
3. Quality of Balance Sheet Packs (incl detailed 0L and LG reconciliation)
4. Taking ownership and accountability of entity financials which also includes understanding of the
5. Business and nature of transactions and fixing loose ends
6. Timely and accurately completion of all statutory payment, reporting's and filings
7. No misses on Compliance [Blackline, Encompass and other Local Compliances]
8. Taking responsibility for Indirect Tax (VAT/GST)
9. Quarterly TP review (ensure TP agreement in place) and immediate corrective action; including timely submission of the same to Tax manager
10. Smooth on-time completion of Year end Statutory audit within agreed timelines
11. Taking initiatives to timely resolve audit queries with minimal escalation
12. Sign off one month prior to statutory deadline and posting of all the statutory adjustment within 45 days of audit closure
13. To take lead in planning and execution/closing of Audit
14. Ensure the relevant stake holder are updated regularly
15. Participates in building a group identity for Controllership team characterized by ownership and responsibility
16. Maintain high degree of professional hygiene – viz planning the leave and communicating much in advance
17. Supporting Manager for adhoc activities/reports as per agreed timelines Updating and owing the KT documentation
18. Works collaboratively and effectively with all support functions/stake holders to achieve common goals
19. Maintain healthy working relationship with stakeholders and peers

Branch Finance controller

Khosmos Limited

07.2012 - 07.2015

1. Overseeing all aspects of financial control in the business.
2 Providing financial, commercial and strategic support to the business.
3 Preparation of management information from source data.
4. Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, budget variances.
5. Analysis of different ratios.
6. Overseeing internal financial controls.
7. Producing meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data.
8. Preparation and reporting of income and expense forecasts to senior management.
9. Developing, managing and motivating a team of finance team.
10. Worked as part of a multi-site/multi culture organization.
11. Identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and opportunities are Highlighted.