Nikhil Dureja

About Nikhil Dureja

I am a Chartered Accountant with 14 years of progressive experience across the Big Four, specializing in technical accounting and finance operations. As a Senior Manager in Deloitte Consulting’s Finance Operate practice, I lead complex financial reporting engagements for alternative investment products—including CLOs, private equity, hedge funds, and family offices—and advise global clients on technical accounting and finance transformation.My expertise spans end-to-end delivery across- Financial reporting within the investment management space- Implementation of new accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, IFRS 15, IFRS 16)- Technical accounting advisory and policy development- US GAAP to IFRS convergence- Technology-enabled transformation, including accounting tool implementation and process optimizationI am a people-focused leader who oversees talent development and partners closely with U.S. and Canada leadership on client delivery, sales, and growth initiatives. I’m passionate about driving operational excellence, delivering measurable business outcomes, and mentoring teams to achieve their full potential.

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   Deloitte

   Jun 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Lead Finance Operate offerings, delivering financial reporting, fund accounting, and technical accounting advisory to global clients.Provide expert guidance on adoption and operationalization of new accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, IFRS 15, IFRS 16), including end-to-end tool implementation and drafting of technical memos and position papers.Spearheaded transformation engagements for lease accounting, overseeing UAT, process setup, and training programs.Led US GAAP to IFRS conversion projects for cross-border clients with Deloitte Canada, mapping critical FSLIs and executing high-level impact assessments.Directed quarterly financial statement preparation for complex investment products (CLOs, family office, PE, Hedge), managed client deliverables for fund controllers (Waterfall calculations; carried interest, management/admin fees, review of NAV packs; funds financial statement reviews).Serve as People Leader for a team of 110, managing talent lifecycle, engagement, and operational matters.Support US partners in sales, proposal development, pricing strategy, and pitching new opportunities; drive USI capability roadshows and growth initiatives.Built client relationships, achieving high client satisfaction and repeat business through operational excellence and cross-border collaboration.

Education

• Shaheed Bhagat Singh College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce

  2007 — 2010

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

• ACCA

  Diploma in IFRS

• South Delhi Public School

  Business/Commerce, General

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• English
• Windows
• Research
• Outlook
• Photoshop
• Accounting
• Internal Controls
• Auditing
• Internal Audit
• Ifrs
• Us Gaap
• Assurance
• Mis
• Financial Audits