Joydeep Basak

About Joydeep Basak

I’m a finance professional with over 9+ years of experience in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance. I’ve had the opportunity to work with hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset management firms, ensuring accurate financial reporting in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and local regulatory standards.Currently, I work as a Team Leader – Financial Reporting at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where I oversee audits for a wide range of global clients. My focus is on improving processes, driving efficiency, and delivering timely, high-quality financial reports. I collaborate closely with auditors, fund accountants, and stakeholders to ensure smooth and successful audit cycles.I have hands-on experience in financial statement analysis, risk control, SOX testing, and ESG reporting. I also mentor and support my team, helping them grow while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.I’m passionate about continuous learning and always looking for ways to add value, enhance reporting quality, and support business goals in dynamic and global environments.

Experience

1. Team Lead

   Cognizant

   Apr 2020 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Audited and reviewed over 200+ Hedge Funds, Funds of Funds, and Mutual Funds, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and IFRS standards.• Reviewed investment procedures including FiHi, Cash Flow, Look-through Analysis, SOX Testing, VIE/VOE, and Subsequent Events.• Managed TIC reports (monthly/quarterly) with variance analysis.• Coordinated with auditors, fund accountants, administrators, and onshore teams for accurate, timelyreporting.• Recommended process improvements from audit findings and initiatives, leading to a 20% boost inefficiency.• Developed and executed audit plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with standards and clientexpectations.• Oversaw risk and control checks for 20+ portfolio clients, adhering to checklists and SOPs, and updating them after audit cycles.• Analyzed ESG reporting policies for 130+ organizations, enhancing disclosure of operational risks andinvestment-relevant assessments.• Mentored a 8-member team in financial reporting practices and techniques.

Education

• Calcutta University, Kolkata

  Master of commerce , Accounting and Finance

• Seth Anandram Jaipuria College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

  2012 — 2015

• Keshub Academy

  Madhyamik , Business/Commerce, General

  2010

• Hare School

  Class XII, Business/Commerce, General

  2012

Skills

• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Business Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Management Consulting
• Business Strategy
• Business Development