Vivek Bhat
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven finance leader with 12+ years of comprehensive experience in financial management, internal and statutory audits, taxation (direct & indirect), budgeting, compliance, and ERP implementation across pharma, construction, and real estate industries. Proven track record of managing end-to-end financial operations, spearheading due diligence during M&As, and optimizing financial systems to deliver sustainable growth and governance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and aligning financial strategy with business goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor (Accounts and Finance)
Plasmagen Biosciences Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Led the Internal audit function for Plasma Gen Biosciences, ensuring that key business processes across all departments adhered to internal control frameworks and regulatory
compliance standards. Conducted comprehensive internal audits to identify financial and operational risks, ensuring that these risks were mitigated through detailed testing and
evaluation of internal controls. - Audit plans- to ensure that the company’s financial transactions and business processes were conducted with full compliance to legal and internal policies.
- Evaluation of internal controls-testing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in key business areas, such as procurement, payroll, inventory, and financial reporting.
- Performed forensic audits when necessary, identifying potential areas for fraud or mismanagement and implementing corrective actions.
- Regulatory compliance-for the company, ensuring that Plasma Gen adhered to all local, state, and federal regulations and industry best practices.
- Financial statements-Were accurate and reliable, meeting the company’s reporting obligations and best practices in financial accounting.
- Coordinated with external auditors and regulatory bodies to facilitate the timely and effective completion of audits, resulting in zero non-compliance findings.
- Successfully collaborated with external auditors to ensure timely, smooth audit processes with no major findings, leading to enhanced corporate governance.
Manager-Finance & Accounts
RSM Pharma Pvt Ltd (Subsidiary of Entero Healthcare Solution Ltd)
03.2015 - 05.2024
- Managed preparation and closure of financial statements as per Ind AS and IGAAP.
- Successfully led statutory audits (KPMG, EY) for over 8 years, with clean reports.
- Directed budgeting, cost control, working capital management, and financial forecasting.
- Played a pivotal role in M&A due diligence and post-merger financial integration with Entero Healthcare in 2018.
- Streamlined GST compliance, reduced overdue receivables by 15%, and introduced SOPs to improve efficiency.
- Managed direct and indirect taxes (GST, Income Tax, TDS), ensuring full regulatory adherence, and minimizing risk through tax-saving strategies and compliance with statutory filing deadlines.
- Mentored a team of 15 or more professionals, and established a culture of financial excellence.
- Key Achievements:
- Led financial integration during the Entero Healthcare merger.
- 100% clean statutory audit track record for eight years.
- Reduced operational costs and improved receivables cycle.
- Designed internal policies to improve financial governance.
Senior Accountant
Mathru Buildtech Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Oversaw bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly closing activities.
- Assisted in statutory audits, inter-branch reconciliations, and tax filings (TDS, GST).
- Improved inventory controls, reducing holding costs through better purchase planning.
Audit Assistant
EGV Audit & Associates
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Supported statutory and tax audits across clients from varied industries.
- Reviewed financial statements, reconciled books, and recommended corrective actions.
- Documented audit workpapers and coordinated with clients for data collection.
Education
M.Com -
Karnataka University
Dharwad01.2013
B.Com -
MES College of Commerce
Sirsi01.2011
12th - English
Karnataka01.2008
10th - Kannada
Karnataka01.2006
Skills
- Audit management (Internal, statutory, Concurrent, forensic)
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
- Taxation(Income Tax TDS)
- M&A Due Diligence & Integration
- ERP Systems:SAP BYD Tally Prime C Square Kluster
- Power BI Advanced Excel MS Office
- Financial Reporting (IGAAP and Ind AS)
- GST Filing, GST Audit, GST Compliance and Assessment
- Audit planning
- Tax compliance
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Daily audits
- Accounting concepts
- Auditing assignments
- Policy compliance
Certification
- ENGLISH LEARNING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
- TALLY 9.0
- Certificate of PowerBI Workshop
- Certificate of SEBI-Investor Issued by SEBI and National Institute of Securities Markets (Valid upto October 2026)
- Financial Accounting & Analysis-Issued by Indian Institute of Management(IIM) Bangalore
- Certificate in Advanced Excel Issues by Indian Institute of Skill Development Training(IISDT)
Languages
English, Kannada, Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
Investment in Equities and Derivatives, ERP Systems: SAP BYD Tally Prime C Square Kluster
Social links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-bhat-434796274/
ERP/SOFTWARE
- SAP BYD, Tally Prime, Tally 9.0, C Square (Pharma ERP), Kluster(Pharma ERP), MS Office
- MS Office - MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Word,Power BI
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Internal Auditor (Accounts and Finance)
Plasmagen Biosciences Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Manager-Finance & Accounts
RSM Pharma Pvt Ltd (Subsidiary of Entero Healthcare Solution Ltd)
03.2015 - 05.2024
Senior Accountant
Mathru Buildtech Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015
Audit Assistant
EGV Audit & Associates
06.2013 - 11.2013
M.Com -
Karnataka University
B.Com -
MES College of Commerce
12th - English
10th - Kannada
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