Nishant Agarwal

Experience

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  KPMG India

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  Internship Trainee

  --> Assurance Internship - Audit for listed and Non Listed Companies

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  PwC

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  Senior Associate

  > 📋 Performed detailed testing of financial statement line items> 📊 Conducted financial statement review procedures based on auditing standards> 📝 Developed testing templates based on materiality thresholds> 📈 Performed analytics and evaluated qualitative/quantitative variances> 💻 Documented audit findings using specialised audit software

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  Tata Steel

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2015

  Manager

  > 🏢 Led audits across diverse business units including Tata Growth Shop, Tata Main Hospital, and JUSCO> 📈 Conducted post-completion reviews of capital expenditure projects across multiple locations> 📊 Analysed project benefits against initial assumptions and reported variance impacts> 🚢 Executed specialised audit of shipping and logistics operations in collaboration with TMILL> 📝 Prepared audit reports following International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF)> 💼 Covered key business processes including:> - Financial control & reporting> - Capital expenditure management> - Procure to pay cycles> - Recruit to retire processes> - Budgeting and costing systems Show less

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  PwC

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

  Assistant Manager

  > 👥 Led and managed a team of 12-15 professionals in Risk Assurance practice> 📊 Prepared and delivered daily MIS reports to directors & Assurance leaders> 🎓 Developed and conducted training programs for new joiners and team members> 🔍 Executed comprehensive SOX testing across key business processes for Global corporates and MNCs:> - Purchase to Payable> - Revenue & Receivables> - Inventory Management> - Payroll Systems> - Treasury Operations> 💻 Conducted IT General Controls testing and assessment> 📑 Developed and reviewed process documentation and control frameworks> 🔄 Created detailed process flowcharts and mapped controls to financial statements Show less

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  Indian Institute for Human Settlements

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2021

  Senior Manager Finance & Account

  > 🏆 Awarded the Silver Shield for Excellence in Financial Reporting (FY 17-18)> 💻 Successfully implemented MS Dynamics ERP across Procurement, Finance, and Project Management> 🔍 Managed statutory audits in collaboration with Big Four accounting firms> 🛡️ Developed effective risk assessment framework and mitigation strategies for contracts and projects> 📊 Led the budgeting and forecasting process, including the preparation of annual expense, revenue, and cash flow budgets> 📈 Oversaw project management and accounting, conducting regular financial reviews on project budgets (Quarterly/Monthly)> 👥 Directed and mentored a team of 10 finance professionals Show less

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  Sannam S4 Group

  Apr 2021 - May 2022

  Senior Manager Financial Consulting

  > 🌟 Spearheaded finance advisory services for esteemed global organisations, such as:> - Global Fashion Retail, a division of TJX> - Higher Education> - Healthcare> - Telecommunications Technology> 📋 Developed and implemented strong control frameworks alongside standardised reporting systems.> 💼 Oversaw comprehensive finance advisory services for international clients, encompassing end-to-end management of accounting, auditing, payroll, compliance, and taxation services.> 🔗 Lead Steering Committee meetings with global counterparts. Show less

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  Jana Care

  May 2022 - now

  Head of Finance

  > 📊 Managed structured reporting for 6-8 investors on monthly/quarterly basis with 100% on-time delivery> 📊 Spearhead comprehensive ESG reporting and metrics tracking for impact investors> 💻 Led implementation of Zoho system, streamlining:> - Investor reporting processes> - Monthly closure timelines> - Audit controls and compliance> 💡 Developed sophisticated financial models and company valuations driving strategic decisions> 💡Manage statutory audits (BDO), investor audits, and ensure compliance across both entities> 📈 Created dynamic pricing models and 5-year financial plans aligning with company growth> 💵 Successfully managed cash flow during pre-funding phases through strategic planning> 🏦 Strengthened banking relationships leading to improved financial flexibility> 🎯 Ensured timely compliance across multiple jurisdictions with zero penalties> 🤝 Direct liaison with CEO, leading cross-functional collaboration with R&D and procurement Show less