Praveen Kumar Kodavanti

About Praveen Kumar Kodavanti

Finance & Taxation Professional | Chartered Accountant | Cost Accountant | DipIFR(ACCA)| FMVA®I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with 6+ years of experience in Financial Reporting, Taxation, and Strategic Finance within the NBFC industry. Currently, I serve as Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts at LIC Housing Finance Limited, leading financial reporting, compliance, and fund management.*Key Expertise:•Financial Reporting (Ind AS Compliance, MIS, Variance Analysis)•Taxation (GST, TDS & Reconciliations)•Treasury & Fund Management (Monitoring inflows, disbursements, and cash flow optimization)•Audit Coordination (Internal & Statutory Audits)*Achievements:•Successfully handled GST Show Cause Notices, ensuring compliance.•Successfully represented the company in GST audit hearings for FY 2019-20 to FY 2022-23, leading to the closure of proceedings with no penalties. Recognized by the taxation team for outstanding performance in handling queries and ensuring compliance.•Led the automation of financial schedules, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency.•Managed monthly finalization of Trial Balance, enhancing audit readiness.I am now keen on transitioning into FP & A, Corporate Finance, or Investment Banking, leveraging my analytical skills and financial expertise to drive strategic business decisions.

Experience

1. Manager - Finance & Accounts

   MakeMyTrip

   Jan 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   International Accounting - SEA

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant , Financial Management and Reporting, Auditing, Corporate Law and Taxation

  2011 — 2018

• Modern Academy

  Intermediate, Mathematics Economics and Commerce

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting and Finance

  2014 — 2015

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  Business Valuation, Cost Management and Taxation

  2012 — 2017