Burhanuddin Chunawala

About Burhanuddin Chunawala

I am a newly qualified Chartered Accountant with a robust background in Audit, Assurance, and Strategic Financial Management. My professional journey combines rigorous public accounting experience with hands-on financial leadership in the education sector.During my tenure at Bharat N Patel & Co, I gained extensive exposure to large-scale operations. I led audit teams for clients with turnovers ranging from Rs.20 Crore to Crore. My industry experience is diverse, covering Banking, Retail, Hospitality, Sugar, Cotton, and State Level Federations. I have specialized experience in:Statutory & Tax Audit: Ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards and Schedule Audit: Reviewing critical business cycles like Procure to Pay (P2P) and Order to Cash (O2C).Bank Audit: Verifying loan portfolios and assessing provisions for loan losses.In my current role as Financial Management Lead at a leading educational institute with over students:Process Innovation: I developed and implemented a formula-driven, automated salary sheet in Microsoft Excel, which enhanced payroll accuracy and efficiency by 30%.Financial Control: I successfully manage annual budgeting, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting while handling all statutory and internal audit queries.I bring strong technical proficiency in SAP ERP, Tally, and MS Excel. My core competencies include Financial Reporting, Direct & Indirect Taxation (GST/TDS), and Regulatory Compliance.I am now seeking opportunities to leverage my audit expertise and financial acumen to drive organizational growth.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager Finance

   WPP

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

• Central Board of Secondary Education

  AISSCE

  2018