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Chartered Accountant | Finance & Strategy | Business Operations | FP&A | Startup Scaling | Ex-Co-Founder @ Saawru Beverages

About

Chartered Accountant with experience across startup operations, business finance, MIS reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis. My professional journey combines strong financial expertise with exposure to business execution and operational strategy. Alongside my corporate finance experience, I also worked as a Co-Founder at Saawru Beverages, where I was closely involved in business planning, operational execution, pricing analysis, vendor coordination, KPI tracking, and day-to-day business management in an early-stage startup environment. This experience helped me develop a practical understanding of how businesses scale, solve operational challenges, and make strategic decisions under dynamic conditions. At Carmatec IT Solutions, I worked across MIS reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, working capital management, reconciliations, stakeholder coordination, and process automation, supporting business decision-making and operational efficiency. During my articleship, I gained strong exposure to financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, risk assessment, taxation, and analytical review across diverse industries, building a strong foundation in accounting and finance operations. I am particularly interested in roles that combine finance with business strategy, operations, and decision-making. My core strengths include analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, stakeholder management, execution ownership, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Open to opportunities in Founder’s Office, Virtual CFO, Business Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance, Operations, and Accounting roles.

Location

Ahmedabad

Work experience

Owner at Kshitij Arora & Company, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Kota

CBO & CMO at Saawru Beverages, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Kota, I lead the business as CBO and CMO, overseeing diverse functions and driving the company’s growth.

Finance Manager at Carmatec, Jan 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, In this role, I managed the Record to Report (R2R) process, overseeing the end-to-end financial reporting cycle. This included ensuring the accurate and timely closure of financial statements and providing actionable insights to support business decision-making. My responsibilities combined technical expertise, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role allowed me to deepen my expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and process efficiency while driving value for the organization. • Ensured Compliance : Maintained accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements. • Process Optimization : Streamlined month-end close procedures, reducing reporting timelines by 30% while maintaining accuracy and quality. • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partnered with internal teams to deliver cohesive and reliable financial insights. • Data Accuracy : Implemented controls and reconciliations to ensure data integrity. • Strategic Contributions : Delivered actionable insights through variance analysis, supporting leadership in strategic decision-making and budget forecasting. • Team Leadership : Led the team of 5 professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Article Assistant at NM Shah & Associates, Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, •Analyzed Financial Statements to test operating effectiveness of Risk Assessment & Management Strategies for revenue process resulting in the identification of revenue leakage of over ₹ 11 Crores benefited in Future Savings & Increased Profitability for the Company. •Reconciled Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency Account (EEFC). •Analyzed workings relating to Exports Bill Discounting, Domestic Factoring, Term Loan & Car loan. •Verified workings relating to Exports Sales & Commission, Duty Drawback. •Prepared Loan Certificate workings involving verification of bank statement, FD balances, Term loans. •Reconciled GST electronic credit ledger with Books of Accounts, Ledger scrutiny & Ledger’s mapping, Reconciliation of Debit & Credit Note, IGST refund.

Article Assistant at K C Mehta & Co LLP, Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos, Ahmedabad, I worked closely with a team of professionals to identify and assess risks, test controls, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations •Audit & Compliances of Standalone Financial Statements of H.O. & Branches. •Consolidated Financial Statements of Subsidiary & J.V. of a Listed Entity & Cash Flow Management. •Vouched & Verified Purchase, Sales, Expenses, Cash book, Journal, Statutory payments. •Analyzed workings relating to GST, MEIS, MSME, Forex Gain/Loss, Duty Drawback, Bills discounting. •Verified Fixed Asset Register, Opening Balances, Related Party Transactions.

Education

Chartered Accountant, Finance and Business Management, Accounting and Auditing, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

HSC, Business/Commerce, General, Emmanuel Sr. Sec. School