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# Dr\. Suneel Soni on Tal

## Headline

Finance Expert Specialist@ KPMG India \| Ph\.D, Urban Finance

## About

As a Finance Procurement Expert at KPMG India, I leverage my 15 years of experience and MBA Finance degree to oversee the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for urban development projects across various states\. I manage the budgeting and forecasting activities, perform financial modeling and analysis, and collaborate with various departments to ensure effective financial management\. I also monitor and analyze financial performance indicators, identify cost\-saving opportunities, and drive process improvement initiatives\. My core competencies include tendering and contract management, DPR evaluation of projects, financial management of urban local bodies, and reforms of ULBs\. I have worked on projects funded by international organizations such as ADB and World Bank, and have received the SKOCH Order of Merit for the adoption of an accrual\-based double\-entry accounting system in ULBs of Madhya Pradesh\. I am also a special invitee on the Committee on Accounting Standards for Local Bodies \(CASLB\) by ICAI, New Delhi\. My mission is to support the urban administration and development of Madhya Pradesh and other states by providing financial and procurement expertise and solutions\.

## Location

Bhopal

## Work experience

Finance Expert at GREEN DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT LTD in Association VRS, Jul 2025 \- Present · 1 yr, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, • Preparation of detailed project budgets in line with PDGF, GoTN Fund, and Jal Jeevan Mission guidelines\. • Cost estimation review for DPR components including sewerage infrastructure, inspection services, and monitoring activities\. • Financial forecasting and cash flow planning for smooth project execution\. • Tender enquiries, online bid submission by the bidders, online bid opening, uploading of bid evaluation results and publication of award of Contract\. Verification of invoices, consultant payments, vendor bills, and contractor claims\. • Preparation of periodic financial statements, utilization certificates \(UC\), and expenditure reports\. • Ensuring compliance with central/state government audit requirements and Jal Jeevan Mission financial guidelines\. • Coordination with auditors and facilitating internal/external financial audits\. • Reviewing financial clauses in consultancy and inspection contracts\. • Certification and processing of payments based on milestones and deliverables\. • Monitoring variations, amendments, and financial implications of project changes\. • Identifying financial risks and suggesting mitigation measures\. • Ensuring cost optimization without compromising project quality\. • Financial evaluation of variations and additional scope of work\. • Liaising with project management teams, engineers, quality control experts, and government authorities on financial matters\. • Supporting decision\-making through financial analysis and advisory inputs\. • Assisting in preparation of financial sections of DPR and project progress reports\. • Maintaining systematic financial records and supporting documents\. • Ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to statutory requirements\.

Finance Expert Specialist at KPMG India, Jan 2025 \- Jun 2025 · 6 mos, North East India,  Support the implementation of the FM action plan and mitigating measures considering the experience and lessons learned from the previous Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya Project, 2014\-2020 as documented in ADB’s project completion report and project validation report for the previous project;  Establish and document key business functions and processes which would be required for strengthening FM practice and to bring them in synch with requirements of the ADB project\.  Assess the adequacy of existing internal controls and procedures for key processes\.  Prepare/ update FM manuals and train the relevant GOM officials and members of the PMU and PIUs in using these manuals\.  Develop a system for recording, documenting and maintaining receipts and all financial records in an organized and easy\-to\-track manner in alignment with ADB’s reporting requirements \(including submission of supporting documents\);  Ensure timely preparation, endorsement and submission of period financial reports as per ADB requirements;  Ensure timely preparation of quality and complete audited project financial statements;  Validate operational effectiveness of controls already in place  Identify gaps/weaknesses in the control procedures and establish non\-value adding activities/processes; benchmark best practices in similar institutions  Design standard operating procedures  Evaluate information needs of internal and external stakeholders  Assistance in carrying out the selection process for training providers: this includes outreach programs, advertising, stakeholder discussions, and procurement processes  Appraise proposals from training providers, including assistance in discussions and negotiations  Any other FM/project relevant task requested for the project\.

Financial Professional at FICCI Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam, Apr 2024 \- Mar 2025 · 1 yr, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Administrative and Financial Management Ensure accurate and up\-to\-date records of ZBSA \(Zero Balance Savings Account\) and TSA \(Treasury Single Account\)\.Record of Funds Sanctioned by SDA • Keep detailed records of funds sanctioned by the SDA from inception\.Monthly Expenditure Reports • Submit monthly expenditure reports to BEE\.Utilization Certificates • Maintain records of utilization certificates submitted to BEE from inception\.Data Provision • Provide any other data or information as requested by BEE\.State Energy Conservation Funds \(SECF\) Management • Oversee the overall management of State Energy Conservation Funds\.Project Identification and ImplementationIdentify Sectors for Pilot Projects Project Identification and Implementation • Facilitate the implementation of energy efficiency demonstration projects using SECF as RIF, in accordance with SECF utilization guidelines\.Coordination and Promotion Conduct EE Financing Committee Meetings Coordination and Promotion • Conduct regular meetings of the Energy Efficiency \(EE\) financing committee and identify EE projects in the state for proposal\.Support BEE’s Financing Programs • Promote BEE’s financing programs within the state\.Awareness Programs • Conduct awareness programs for Financial Institutions \(FIs\), PAT \(Perform, Achieve, and Trade\) industries, buildings, MSMEs \(Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises\), ESCOs \(Energy Service Companies\), and other stakeholders to enhance EE financing\.Investment Bazaars Assist in conducting investment bazaars to bring together FIs and program developers for matchmaking\. Miscellaneous\. Other Duties Perform any other tasks as assigned by BEE and the State Designated Agency \(SDA\)\. Finance Expert\-Establish EE financing & prepare guideline for EE committee\. Support SDA to organize workshop to create awareness on EE financing\. Mange Data Base for Designated Consumer\. Conduct regular Meeting with stakeholders to find issues on EE financing scheme\.

Financial Professional at KPMG India, Feb 2023 \- Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, • Project Management Urban Administration and Development of Madhya Pradesh • Tendering and Contract Management • DPR Evaluation of Projects • Financial Management of Urban Local Bodies, Nagar Nigam, • Reforms of ULBs of Madhya Pradesh, Amrut 2\.0 \(Property Tax, User Charges\) Oversee the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes • Manage the budgeting and forecasting activities • Perform financial modeling and analysis to support business decisions • Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective financial management • Monitor and analyze financial performance indicators • Identify cost\-saving opportunities and drive process improvement initiatives • Evaluate investment opportunities and perform financial due diligence • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders • Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements • Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals

Project Management Consultant \(Finance\) at Lion Engineering and Consutant Pvt Ltd,, Dec 2022 \- Feb 2023 · 3 mos, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, • Project Management of Ayodhya Development Authority • Tendering and Contract Management • DPR Evaluation of Projects • Financial Management of Urban Local Bodies, Nagar Nigam, Ayodhya • Financial Manual up gradation of Ayodhya Development Authority \. • Oversee the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes • Manage the budgeting and forecasting activities • Perform financial modeling and analysis to support business decisions • Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective financial management • Monitor and analyze financial performance indicators • Identify cost\-saving opportunities and drive process improvement initiatives • Evaluate investment opportunities and perform financial due diligence • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders • Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements • Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals

## Education

Doctor of Philosophy \(PhD\), Reforms in Urban Local Bodies, Financial, e\-governance,in Madhya Pradesh, Ph\.D IMS, Indore

Doctor of Philosophy \(Ph\.D\.\), A Study of Reforms of Urban Local Bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Institute of Management Studies, DAVV, Indore

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