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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, In

- Fund Raise: Creating a virtual data repository (VDR), handling due diligence for fund raise. Raised $15m in series B.- Accounts Payable/Receivables: Monitor the account payable and receivable ageing and keep active check on.- Finance and Compliance: Overseeing company secretarial compliance and labor law compliances, Cost Actualization, PV of Assets- SOPs for the finance function- GST: Review of GST returns (monthly, annual), GST registration, liasioning with GST department- Implementing tools to automate redundant functions and process

London, Gb

- Fund Raise: Assisted CFO in raising equity ($33m and debt ($40m), assisted investors and lenders due diligence, created a virtual data repository (VDR). Involved in end to end (from due diligence till final documentation) in raising equity and debt capital.- Corporate Treasury: Manage and maintain track of corporate and operational funds ensuring optimal funds in circulation.- Credit Assessment: Carried out credit assessment of the counterparties before extending credit advance. Revised credit policy in adherence to benchmark industry practice with regard to credit allocation.- Ensure compliance and reporting of all the equity and debt covenants- Business Model: Prepared budget and business plan plugging in the sensitivities analysis.

Noida , Uttar Pradesh, In

- Fund Raising: Supported CEO in investor relation and in Series A Fund Raising (USD 5 million) ensured due-diligence, compliance and documentations- Finance: Responsible for handling internal and external finance, audit systems and teams in the US and India. Helped in optimizing operations, worked on projects with cross-functional teams while controlling and monitoringdepartmental costs- Implementation of investment strategies, managing funds, and introduce new sources of other income like SEIS, FDs, Sweep- Streamlining existing, Implementation of new processes and preparation of SOPs for the Finance function- MIS: Preparations of Monthly MIS for internal review, reporting to Investors, Variance Analysis and keeping updated with business KPIs- Compliance: Responsible for company’s statutory compliance. Oversaw requirements: GST, TDS payments and returns, MCA compliance, RBI Compliance,preparation of yearly books and statutory audit.- Ensured compliances of US Federal and State laws, IRS Returns, Franchisee Tax Returns and Excise Tax Returns- Account Payable / Receivables: Managed and streamlined accounts payables and receivables ensuring the smooth cashflow in the company- Legal Compliance: Reviewing and negotiating terms of vendor and customer contracts- Tax Planning and Funds Management, including Transfer Pricing assistance- Responsible for financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation and internal controls

- Equity Valuation: Valuation of shares for companies for private placement duringfundraising.- Taxation: International Tax Advisory involving DTAA, compliance and certificationincluding forms 15CA and 15CB. Representing clients before Income Tax Authority.- Internal Audit: Review of internal control processes, finance procurement, HRcompliance, Inventory and fixed assets & depreciation.- Statutory Audit: Cash reconciliation and preparation of LFAR, scrutiny of accounts,general ledger, examination of profit and loss A/c, balance sheet. Ensuringadherence to Accounting Standards and statutory compliance.- Accounting & Finance: Stock & Book Debt Audits for ascertainingcreditworthiness of borrowers on behalf of banks. Accounting services to privatecompanies. Book-keeping and Finalization of books of accounts.- Appraisal of Bank Loan Application: Review of loan application, checkingcompleteness and credit-worthiness.

Chartered Accountant, Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Law

Bcom - Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting And Finance

Garde 12, Business Management, Mathematics And Economics

High School - Sophomore, Accounting, Mathematics, Science