Qualified CA with over 19 years in the financial services sector, excelling in statutory audits, process transformation, accounting operations, and financial analysis.
Finance leader with extensive experience, specializing in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in process optimization, transformation and team leadership, resulting in improved clarity of financial statements and enhanced stakeholder communication. Achievements include significant advancements in audit coordination and financial accuracy.
Multi-talented business leader bringing several years of experience as successful professional. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
VP (Financial Accounting and Controls)
BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2021 - Current
Led a team of 15 finance professionals on accounting and control initiatives across BNP APAC.
Ensured compliance with financial regulations by managing expected credit loss bookings across APAC.
Coordinated migration of financial processes for entities mainly Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Executed successful accounting ledger migration for BNP APAC entities.
Maintained dual ledgers throughout stabilization phase while resolving issues efficiently.
Manager (IFRS and Local Stat Reporting)
Standard Chartered Bank
Mumbai
12.2016 - 08.2021
Completed quarterly IFRS reporting to UK headquarters for bank’s investments, deposits, and P&L.
Oversaw IFRS reporting and statutory audit for two SCB UK subsidiaries under IGAAP standards.
Managed local statutory audit for bank, ensuring accuracy in investments, deposits, borrowings, and disclosures.
Led financial integration during merger of Indian subsidiaries to enhance operational alignment.
Migrated activities to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
Facilitated communication between group auditors and internal teams to ensure compliance.
Deputy Chief Manager (Accounts)
Aditya Birla Finance Limited (NBFC)
Mumbai
12.2013 - 12.2016
Prepared and reviewed financial statements in revised Schedule VI format for company exceeding 26,000 crores.
Ensured adherence to RBI compliance standards throughout financial reporting processes.
Analyzed impact of IND-AS; prepared opening balance sheet for March 2015 and subsequent quarterly statements.
Conducted month-end closing activities, reconciling operations with accounting systems and calculating taxes.
Reviewed and filed regulatory returns, including quarterly reports on capital adequacy and key financial ratios.
Oversaw diverse team of five, fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity in financial analysis tasks.
Produced timely financial analysis reports, providing senior management with accurate information for decision-making.
Led implementation of SAP accounting system for NBFC, successfully going live in April 2015.
Assistant Manager - Financial Services Audit Practice
KPMG India
Mumbai
04.2007 - 12.2013
Served as primary client contact, fostering long-term relationships and analyzing business environment for operational improvement.
Acquired extensive knowledge of control environment, emphasizing accounting and financial implications for clients.
Generated audit reports in compliance with Indian GAAP and IFRS, highlighting key recommendations for management.
Led a team of 7 to 8 professionals, ensuring timely and accurate completion of multiple audit assignments.
Education
Diploma - IFRS
ACCA
01-2008
CA -
ICAI
11-2006
B.Com. -
Symbiosis College of Commerce
01-2004
Skills
Financial reporting
Regulatory compliance
Audit coordination
Process migration and optimization
Team leadership
Stakeholder communication
Secondment Projects
KPMG, Abu Dhabi, Assistant Manager, 12/2009-03/2010, Executed IFRS engagements for: National Bank of Bahrain, Abu Dhabi Branch, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Two funds for Abu Dhabi Investment House
RBS Equities India Limited, Mumbai, Financial Controller, 10/2012-12/2013, Worked as Financial Controller for RBS Equities India Limited and was appreciated for the role, which resulted in increase of tenure from 3 months to 15 months
Areas Of Exposure
Accounting & Financial Analysis
Process and System migration
Client Engagements
Statutory Audits & Compliance
IFRS and Regulatory Reporting
Stakeholder and Team management
MIS Reporting & Documentation
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 22/12/83
Timeline
VP (Financial Accounting and Controls)
BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Limited
09.2021 - Current
Manager (IFRS and Local Stat Reporting)
Standard Chartered Bank
12.2016 - 08.2021
Deputy Chief Manager (Accounts)
Aditya Birla Finance Limited (NBFC)
12.2013 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager - Financial Services Audit Practice
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Oil States International, Inc.VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Oil States International, Inc.