Amaan Shaikh

About Amaan Shaikh

I’m a Qualified Chartered Accountant with a strong grounding in financial reporting, direct taxation, auditing, and financial analysis, and hands-on experience working across both professional services and a global corporate environment.Currently, I work as a Senior Analyst at WPP Marketing Communications India (WPP PLC Group), supporting finance and direct tax operations for group entities. My role involves variance analysis between provisional and actual tax expenses, review of tax provisions and accruals, coordination with multiple group entities, and supporting accurate financial reporting during month-end and year-end closes. I’ve also worked on multi-year financial models and reconciliation frameworks to analyze TDS credit variances post group restructuring, supporting management decision-making.Prior to this, I completed my 3-year articleship at CA Abhay Bhandari & Co, where I gained broad exposure across:Financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysisBudgeting inputs, cost reviews, and forecast supportStatutory and tax audits for entities with ₹50–250 Cr turnoverReview of internal controls, risk assessment, and process improvementsFiling and compliance for 200+ Income Tax returns and 250+ TDS/TCS filingsAlongside practical exposure, I bring a strong academic foundation, having consistently secured 70+ marks in finance-oriented CA subjects, reflecting solid conceptual clarity in accounting and finance.As I progress in my career, I am keen to transition into FP & A and Business Finance roles, where I can combine my accounting and taxation background with my interest in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, performance analysis, and strategic business support.I enjoy working in collaborative environments, learning from experienced professionals, and contributing to finance teams that drive data-backed decisions and long-term value.

Experience

1. Senior Analyst

   WPP

   Oct 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Senior Analyst | WPP SSC IndiaAs a Chartered Accountant in the Direct Taxation team at WPP SSC, I manage and support the end-to-end direct tax compliance for WPP India entities. My responsibilities include: • Preparing and reviewing corporate tax computations, advance tax workings, and statutory filings • Supporting tax audits, statutory audits, and transfer pricing documentation • Coordinating with internal teams and external consultants for timely closure of tax deliverables • Ensuring compliance with TDS/TCS provisions, tax reconciliations, and reporting requirements • Assisting in responding to tax notices, assessments, and internal tax queries • Contributing to process improvement, accuracy checks, and strengthening tax-related controlsThis role has enhanced my understanding of India’s direct tax landscape while allowing me to apply analytical, technical, and compliance-focused skills.

Education

• B.P.H.E.Societys Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar Research Centre, Ahmednagar

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2020 — 2023

• B.P.H.E.Societys Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar Research Centre, Ahmednagar

  Mcom, Accounting and Finance

• P.A. Inamdar School, Ahmednagar

  SSC

  2008 — 2018

• B.P.H.E.Societys Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar Research Centre, Ahmednagar

  H.S.C.

  2018 — 2020

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance