Vishal Baskaran
Chennai
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R & A FAC OE Lead
Shell
Chennai
12.2021 - Current
- Handled the group reporting of an entity based out of the UK, trading in gas and power, which involves the preparation of a full set of monthly and quarterly financial statements and presentation to the onshore finance managers, including insights about the market dynamics.
- Handled the statutory reporting of an entity based out of the Netherlands, following the NL GAAP, which includes full audit support, preparation, and presentation of financial statements to the board of directors, with appropriate business commentary.
- Part of the Control workstream/Control champion networks, whose activities involve organizing quarterly wider team connects to cascade the learning incidents that took place in a period, to adopt a 'Learner's Mindset' across various teams.
- Part of the working capital forecasting project involves projecting the AR/AP, over-the-counter (OTC) collateral balances, and derivative roll-offs for the month ahead to ensure appropriate channelization, and efficient utilization of working capital. Played a key role in providing these forecasts amidst tight deadlines during the Quarterly Update Note (QUN) and Latest Estimates (LE) activities, and reconciling these forecasts with the actuals, along with the drivers for the key deviations between forecasts and actuals.
- Performed the Balance Sheet Review project of the UK-based entity mentioned above, which involves a full review of the Balance Sheet. The scope involves reviewing the processes and activities of various teams involved, assessing the appropriateness of the balances under various FSLIs, or financial statement line items, based on the supporting documents provided, and suggesting best practices to ensure a robust reporting framework.
- Actively participated in all the material DAF (Deal Approval Form) discussions before the go-live of any commercial deals to ensure appropriate accounting and reporting of these trades in the financial statements, in compliance with the IFRS, whilst highlighting any potential operational challenges or concerns with respect to the reporting. Suggested meaningful amendments to the commercial and accounting terms to ensure a smooth go-live of these trades.
Article Assistant
K Ramkrish & Co
Chennai
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Involved in the statutory audit of IND AS-compliant private limited companies, including a three-star rated export house, as well as other private limited companies.
- As part of the Internal Audit team of a listed company, I performed the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and highlighted suggestions for process improvements.
- Filing income tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
- Prepared Forms 15CA and 15CB for the certification of foreign remittances.
- Tax audit under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act for individuals and companies.
- Filed GST returns, and was involved in GST audits.
- Preparation of grounds of appeal and statement of facts for filing appeals with the Income Tax authorities, and responding to various demand notices under Section 142 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- Verified compliance aspects related to Foreign Trade Policy, such as MEIS licenses, and duty drawback.
Education
CFA Level II - Fund/Asset Management
Chartered Financial Analyst
USACHARTERED ACCOUNTANT -
The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
B Com -
University of Madras
Skills
- Microsoft apps
- SAP
- Power BI
- Python (learning)
- Attention to detail
- Working capital forecasting
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- IFRS
Certification
- ICITSS-Advanced Information Technology training conducted by ICAI
- ICITSS-Management and Communication skills course conducted by ICAI
Accomplishments
- Passed all levels of CA in the first attempt with All India Rank-39 in CA final and Passed CFA Level 1 and Level 2 with a score of > 90 percentile.
- Nominated for the reverse mentorship program, which involves mentoring a senior leader in the areas of people management, technology, innovative ways of working, updates on the dynamic, evolving industry, etc.
Languages
- Tamil, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
- Hindi, Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
R & A FAC OE Lead
Shell
12.2021 - Current
Article Assistant
K Ramkrish & Co
09.2018 - 09.2021
CFA Level II - Fund/Asset Management
Chartered Financial Analyst
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT -
The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
B Com -
University of Madras
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