Ankit Kotriwala

Director of Finance @Russell Tobin

Bengaluru, IN

Gained the opportunity to work with leading global billion-dollar staffing companies, overseeingfinancial reporting, financial planning & analysis, book-keeping, and accounting functions.• Led month-end close reviews and prepared management reports.• Collaborated closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including shared service centers.• Directed the financial reporting, finance & accounting, and financial planning & analysis teams.• Implemented Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS accounting standards.• Streamlined sub-processes by automating consolidation in PeopleSoft and MS Dynamics.• Developed and reviewed MIS reports and dashboards in Microsoft Power BI for key stakeholders.• Managed the monthly filing of tax returns, including sales tax, annual returns, and other tax-relatedfilings.• Supervised, mentored, and built a team of experienced chartered accountants.• Partnered with technology teams to drive automation in global processes.• Supported in establishing month-end closing procedures.Other work included assisting startups in India :• Contributed to the creation of financial model for investor presentations.• Supported in valuation of startups by registered valuer and merchant bankers.• Designed financial dashboards for both internal and external stakeholders using Power BI.• Led the financial reporting, accounting, and financial planning & analysis teams.• Aided in the initial adoption of Ind-AS, including the preparation of financial statements.• Managed the monthly filing of tax returns, including GST, sales tax, annual returns, and other taxfilings.• Oversaw, mentored, and built a team of skilled chartered accountants and accountants.• Collaborated with technology teams to drive process automation.• Supported fundraising efforts through AIF and convertible loan structures.