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Vaibhav Agarwal

Bengaluru

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience across corporate finance, investment evaluation, and audit within asset management, financial services, and entrepreneurial ventures. Proven expertise in the audit of financial statements of funds, valuation, due diligence, and risk assessment, with a track record of driving business expansion, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across geographies. Adept at strategizing business expansion, analyzing investment opportunities, and delivering high-impact insights to senior stakeholders.

My journey from a chartered accountant to an entrepreneur has given me a unique perspective on what it takes to build and scale a business. I am passionate about identifying strategic opportunities, analyzing market dynamics, and driving growth through thoughtful investments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

ERNST & YOUNG GDS
11.2019 - Current
  • Led audit and financial advisory engagements for mutual funds and hedge funds under the Wealth & Asset Management (WAM) practice, collaborating with the U.S. Teams, clients, and fund administrators.
  • Conducted financial and operational due diligence, ensuring compliance with international accounting and regulatory standards, including CIMA.
  • Drove process optimization and implemented automation tools, improving audit efficiency and client margins.
  • Partnered with onshore leadership to expand the scope of services delivered from India, strengthening cross-border integration, and resource allocation. Onboarded new resources to the team to align with engagement requirements.
  • Conducted training for managers and senior managers on sector-specific audit practices and new EY automation tools.
  • Received the Exceptional Client Service award at EY twice for delivering exceptional performance in critical areas and receiving outstanding feedback from stakeholders for increasing the scope of work undertaken by the team
  • Received multiple Spot Awards for exceptional contributions at EY

Entrepreneur

VENKTESH MARMO PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2015 - 10.2019
  • Started Granite manufacturing and scaled marble business, overseeing strategy, operations, and cross-border expansion.
  • Evaluated new investment opportunities and executed business diversification from marble to granite, driving revenue growth and customer base expansion.
  • Conducted demand forecasting, market analysis, and demographic studies across 7+ regions to identify high-growth markets.
  • Performed customer risk profiling and credit analysis, mitigating exposure to high-risk clients and safeguarding profitability.
  • Reallocated capital towards sales and expansion during raw material supply constraints, ensuring sustainable growth.
  • Negotiated with quarry partners to secure premium raw materials, enhancing product positioning.
  • Ensured full compliance with GST and statutory regulations, implementing best practices in taxation and financial governance.

Trainee

TR CHADHA & CO. & Sanjay Bansal
Vile Parle
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Executed statutory, internal, and concurrent audits for multinational and domestic clients across aviation, banking, hospitality, and shipping industries.
  • Supported financial due diligence and regulatory compliance for large clients including GVK Airport (Mumbai), Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Shipping Corporation of India, and Dish Hospitality.
  • Analysed revenue streams, expenditure, internal controls, and compliance with RBI and statutory guidelines.
  • Prepared MIS reports, assisted in tax computations, and mentored junior trainees in audit procedures.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

ICAI
Delhi
11.2014

B. Com -

MDS University
Ajmer
03-2012

12th Grade - CBSE

Maheshwari Public School
Ajmer
03-2009

10th Grade - CBSE

Maheshwari Public School
Ajmer
03-2007

Skills

  • Auditing financial statements
  • Valuation
  • Investment analysis and due diligence
  • Risk assessment and compliance
  • Cross-border expansion strategy
  • Capital allocation and business forecasting
  • Stakeholder management and collaboration
  • Process optimization
  • Market analysis

Websites

Timeline

Manager

ERNST & YOUNG GDS
11.2019 - Current

Entrepreneur

VENKTESH MARMO PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2015 - 10.2019

Trainee

TR CHADHA & CO. & Sanjay Bansal
01.2011 - 01.2014

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

ICAI

B. Com -

MDS University

12th Grade - CBSE

Maheshwari Public School

10th Grade - CBSE

Maheshwari Public School

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