Gaurav Sharda

Manager - Finance @Shelf Drilling

Mumbai, IN

Key Focus: Driving Financial Strategy & Efficiency, Reporting, Budgeting, Internal Controls, Cost Optimization, LeadershipExtensive experience in managing end-to-end financial operations for India while acting as a key liaison between field finance teams, senior India leadership, and the corporate office in Dubai.Partner with business heads and cross-functional teams to ensure financial performance aligns with strategic goals, while delivering high-quality reporting, compliance, and cost control.Highlights:• Oversee daily accounting operations and serve as key liaison between field finance teams, India Sr. Management, and Corporate (Dubai)• Ensure accurate and timely MIS reporting aligned with internal policies• Spearheaded monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance accuracy and transparency• Designed and delivered management dashboards capturing KPIs and variance analysis for executive decision-making• Collaborated with Business Heads, Sr. Management, and Corporate teams on financial strategy and performance discussions• Led initiatives to optimize internal controls, improving audit outcomes and reducing risk exposure• Oversaw accounts payable and treasury operations, ensuring timely disbursements and efficient cash flow management• Managed statutory financial reporting in compliance with the Companies Act and RBI norms (AAC reporting)• Collaborated with auditors (internal & external) and successfully closed global audit engagements during on-site field visits• Established strong banking relationships, including handling performance bank guarantees (PBGs) and transaction processing• Played a key role in identifying process gaps and leading training interventions across the finance function

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R.A PODAR COLLEGE - MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

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