Rohit Gupta

Financial Controller |Chartered Accountant | B.Com (H)

e-mail: [email protected] | Contact: +91 9810017285

Work Experience 12 Years

Head of Finance 2022- Present
o Reduced inefficiencies and standardized the processes for ERP & business consolidation systems to decrease overheads by 17%
o Led Month end close for various global entities along with ledger scrutiny & Balance Sheet Reconciliation. Prepared variance Analysis.
o Curated and implemented automated system locks for 200+ debtor accounts to redefine credit limits avoiding potential bad debts of ₹50 Cr.
o Created Privacy X Performance narrative focusing on performance aspects of business partners, commended by Industry Director
o Repurposed Dealer Guidebook to optimize dealer accounts. Drove -18% Cost / Conversion & various product wins across programs
o Created First Insights approach for inventory management based on benchmarking, $7M Annual Incremental (+64%) and -47% CPA
o Proposed a vendor performance scorecard, leading to a ~20% increase in accuracy and pinpointed areas of elevated fleet expenditures,
capacity underutilization, and freight percentages. Also, proposed solutions for a potential ~25% reduction in planning deviations
o Implemented a robust system to align approved distances with real fleet journeys curbing disparities by ~40%
o Analyzed ad-hoc vs. contractual vehicle use, revealing a ~7% cost-saving opportunity, surpassing the 2% benchmark
Director - Finance 2020– 2022
o Led the global controllership vertical including end-to-end financial process, worked on US Gaap, IFRS & local India Gaap.
o Strategized M&A with global financial teams to operationalize, plan &develop data-backed scalable business, also worked on IPO Journey.
o Steered core financial planning & data analysis including forecasting, long term business plans , along with Investor relations.
o Built First Self check-in Sales Maximization solution. Led to 13/14 recommendations accepted & €15M expected win (+142% YoY)
o Conceptualized First Incremental Property Management Service Solution using Search Lift & Propensity Modelling results – driving
+25% sales through -15% Cost / Sale. Led to €3.5M Incremental Revenue (+30% YoY)
o Averted chargebacks of €500K by implementing stringent controls in the collection process and pre-empted potential payment frauds
o Performed retention analysis on different customer, such as churn & subscription analysis, ARR/MRR, show ball, Market basket analysis
o Regulated cash flow & prevented leakage of €1Mn by recovering unsettled dues from churned properties & reducing vendor payment over-runs
o Re-engineered vendor payment process that improved efficiency by 200%, reduced vendor churns & enhanced vendor service experiences
o Optimised Opex (€300K MoM) by curating stringent review processes & guidelines for continuous pruning of inefficient business activities
o Accelerated long-time pending project closures by implementing best project management practices and reduced costs by €10K MoM
o Implemented API integration of invoicing through ERP, end to end management and monitoring of process and TAT
o Developed and implemented KPIs and OKRs to deliver strategic priorities on P&L, core accounting, internal control and automation
Manager 2017 – 2020
o Led MIS function and provided strategies on cash flow management & book-keeping in compliance with statutory and internal norms
o Collaborated with global internal audit teams for robust coverage & provided specialist professional advice on audit findings & recommendations
o Established an automated system of consolidation of data for periodical statement reconciliation, resulting in saving of 176 man-hours annually
o Developed and implemented risk and control matrix based on changes in control owner, control frequency, control description etc.
o Implemented Best Practices in designing Internal Control Framework, Risk Management and Compliance in outsourcing environment
o Drove process re-engineering, tested effectiveness of operations and conducted special reviews for cost and expense optimisation
o Capitalized understanding of the key business drivers to develop approach for the client, providing value through insights, f actual conclusions
o Averted risk for the business by leading all risk control operations & drove closure of open actions with business heads on the audit observations
Deputy Manager 2016 – 2017
o Managed end to end compliances as per financial framework, streamlined & automate the reconciliation process via Blackline, other ERP tools.
o Established internal audit framework, developed audit plans and evaluated risks & fraud prevention techniques for the organisation
o Performed risk assessments/SAP reviews/Business control audits/SOX compliance audits, tests of operating effectiveness for key controls
o Revamped risk and control matrix, mapping of SOX framework with COSO 2013 & Internal control framework as per the Company Act 2013
o Created end-to-end comprehensive audit plan and ensured timely and efficient delivery of the plan in line Vodafone Internal audit guidelines
o Implemented standard controls applicable to Vodafone. Test piloted and successfully implemented for one of the local markets
o Executed gap analysis, designed effective controls & communicated deficiencies in existing controls with the Audit Committee
o Trained & guided teams at first line of defence to set up control infrastructure across different service lines within a stringent timelines
Consultant 2013 – 2016
o Led a team as field in-charge and built strong understanding of EY methodology while performing audit reviews
o Developed and maintained productive relationships with key engagement team, such as assurance executiv es based in Americas and Europe
o Proactively managed work flow with engagement teams, allocated resources to assigned work and monitored performance against standards
o Developed strong understanding of EY Risk Management procedures, and ensured that they were embedded into the engagement team’s work
o Received 3 spot awards from leadership for showcasing excellence and high performance by achieving results beyond expectation s
o Actively participated in organizational initiatives, such as staffing/recruitment, and regularly contributed to various technical & soft-skills training
o Performed complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client-focused audit strategies to counter potential risks

Education
Qualification Institute Year
Chartered Accountant (CA) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) Maharaja Agarsen College, Delhi University 2009
All India Senior School Certificate Examination CBSE Board 2006
Technical Skills
• Finance controllership • Audit and SOX control • Stakeholder Management
• Business Development • Data analysis and budgeting • MS Office – Proficient
• People Management • Strong Leadership • ERP - SAP/Tally