As the finance controller for the India region, I assumed responsibility for the accounting, compliance and reporting, and financial planning and analysis functions and activities for the Envision Group in India. This encompassed - Review and submission of management financial reports about the Group's performance in India - Preparation and finalisation of audited financial statements of the Group (in collaboration with the statutory auditors) and completion of other statutory… Show more As the finance controller for the India region, I assumed responsibility for the accounting, compliance and reporting, and financial planning and analysis functions and activities for the Envision Group in India. This encompassed - Review and submission of management financial reports about the Group's performance in India - Preparation and finalisation of audited financial statements of the Group (in collaboration with the statutory auditors) and completion of other statutory compliances in India (tax, regulatory, company secretary, etc.) - Development of annual expense budgets and their regular review in accordance with Group targets - Regular monitoring of financial performance against Group targets and conducting forecast reporting and analysis Show less

As the finance controller for the India region, I assumed responsibility for the accounting, compliance and reporting, and financial planning and analysis functions and activities for the Envision Group in India. This encompassed - Review and submission of management financial reports about the Group's performance in India - Preparation and finalisation of audited financial statements of the Group (in collaboration with the statutory auditors) and completion of other statutory… Show more As the finance controller for the India region, I assumed responsibility for the accounting, compliance and reporting, and financial planning and analysis functions and activities for the Envision Group in India. This encompassed - Review and submission of management financial reports about the Group's performance in India - Preparation and finalisation of audited financial statements of the Group (in collaboration with the statutory auditors) and completion of other statutory compliances in India (tax, regulatory, company secretary, etc.) - Development of annual expense budgets and their regular review in accordance with Group targets - Regular monitoring of financial performance against Group targets and conducting forecast reporting and analysis Show less

As a senior consultant, I assisted multiple clients in diverse industries (technology, e-commerce, gaming, animation, apparel wholesale and retail, life sciences / pharmaceutical, etc.) with various India tax and regulatory issues. Illustratively, this includes investment structuring and funding options for India entities, India entry strategy, tax due diligence and transaction support in key acquisitions, India tax planning and strategy, implementation of operating structures in India.

Post my qualification as a CA, I transitioned from an articled assistance into a consultant's role in EY, Key highlights of my work include: (a) assisting an e-commerce giant in expanding their footprint in India, including successful handling of their India tax litigation issues; (b) obtaining India regulatory approvals for an apparel manufacturer's retail business, and resolving trademark licensing issues; (c) assisting a New York City-based gaming company in establishing its presence in… Show more Post my qualification as a CA, I transitioned from an articled assistance into a consultant's role in EY, Key highlights of my work include: (a) assisting an e-commerce giant in expanding their footprint in India, including successful handling of their India tax litigation issues; (b) obtaining India regulatory approvals for an apparel manufacturer's retail business, and resolving trademark licensing issues; (c) assisting a New York City-based gaming company in establishing its presence in India; (d) advising and assisting a global animation company in efficient cash repatriation and extraction strategies from India; and (e) advising clients on other key India tax and regulatory issues. Show less

My transition to an industrial trainee in EY was in accordance with the rules of ICAI as a part of the CA course.

I undertook my articleship training with Y K Anand & Co., in Bengaluru, during which time I worked with a team in the business tax advisory service line in EY. My role in EY was centred on assisting clients with their India tax and regulatory issues. I have helped my team in providing advice on (a) India entry strategies for a multi-national corporation in the beauty industry; (b) product and material procurement plans for a client in the defence sector; (c) funding options for an industrial… Show more I undertook my articleship training with Y K Anand & Co., in Bengaluru, during which time I worked with a team in the business tax advisory service line in EY. My role in EY was centred on assisting clients with their India tax and regulatory issues. I have helped my team in providing advice on (a) India entry strategies for a multi-national corporation in the beauty industry; (b) product and material procurement plans for a client in the defence sector; (c) funding options for an industrial gas manufacturer; and (d) tax litigation strategy and assistance for a software giant and a global e-commerce behemoth. Show less