Devang Oza

About Devang Oza

I am a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience spanning Central Finance, Assurance, Audit Quality, and Global Stakeholder Management. Currently, I lead all central finance operations at dss+, where I manage an 8‑member team overseeing critical financial processes including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, cost analysis, management reporting (accruals, prepaid, investor deck) and focused on financial governance.At dss+, I have played a key role in strengthening our financial backbone by building and scaling the Accounts Payable function, transitioning it from an outsourced model to an efficient in‑house capability — delivering significant cost savings and process control improvements.My focus is on Financial Transformation, Operational Excellence, and Process Standardization, ensuring accuracy, speed, and integrity across financial operations. I collaborate closely with global leadership and cross‑functional teams to streamline processes, optimize costs, and enhance reporting structures that support strategic decision‑making.Prior to dss+, I worked with EY GDS, Grant Thornton, and Walker Chandiok & Co, leading PCAOB, SEC, and IFRS‑based audit engagements for listed and multinational clients across the US, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. My background in technology and media sector audits gives me a strong foundation in global standards, technical accounting, and controls (including SOX 404).I’m passionate about building high‑performing teams, driving efficiency through digital adoption, and enabling business leaders with insights that matter.Core Strengths:Financial Operations | Intercompany | AP/AR | Reconciliations | Fixed Assets | Audit & Controls | Reporting & Analytics | Cost Optimization | Team Leadership | Global Stakeholder Management | Process Excellence | SOX | IFRS | US GAAP

Experience

1. Central Finance Lead

   dss⁺

   Oct 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Finance leader with 10+ years of experience in Central Finance, Audit, and Global Operations. Currently, driving financial transformation at dss+ by leading central finance processes, building high-performing teams and strengthening operational excellence.

Education

• Mumbai University

  Master’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General

  2008 — 2010

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Business/Commerce, General

  2010 — 2015

• Shri Chinai College of Commerce & Economics

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General

  2006 — 2008

• Shri Chinai College of Commerce & Economics

  High School, Business/Commerce, General

  2004 — 2005

Skills

• Statutory Audit
• Corporate Tax
• External Audit
• Internal Controls
• Banking
• Team Management
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Accounting
• Employee Engagement
• Financial Analysis
• Performance Management
• Auditing
• Tax