Poojan Shah

About Poojan Shah

As a Chartered Accountant and Senior Finance Executive at Unilever, I specialize in managing Modern Trade and Key Accounts distribution channels\' Trade Terms Spends (TTS), ensuring efficient claims management and accrual accounting processes. By focusing on standardization and compliance, our team has streamlined month-end accrual closures, reducing processing time by 60% and enhancing data accuracy through automated controls. A graduate in Accounting and Finance from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, I am committed to problem-solving, decision-making, and mentoring. Passionate about guiding others, I provide mentorship on career development and CA exam preparation through topmate.io at My approach emphasizes professional growth, operational excellence, and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational and individual success.

Experience

1. Senior Finance Executive

   Unilever

   Apr 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Managed monthly Trade Terms Spends (TTS) accrual accounting of Cr for Modern Trade & Key Accounts, ensuring 100% compliance with global policies and sustaining a zero critical audit‑observation track record through strong governance and rigorous internal controls. Re‑engineered the month‑end accrual closure process, delivering a 90% reduction in turnaround time and saving person‑hours annually by embedding automation, strengthening data validation controls, and eliminating manual interventions. Spearheaded comprehensive quarterly and annual variance analysis for local and global leadership, providing actionable insights into spending vs. budget performance. Transitioned TTS reporting from brand‑level to granular base‑pack‑level, significantly improving accuracy of UPG/UVG (Underlying Price & Volume Growth) metrics and empowering teams to drive more strategic, ROI‑focused TTS resource allocation. Pioneered the development of dynamic PowerBI dashboards for real-time accruals tracking, increasing data visibility and improving query resolution speed by 80%. Secured First Runners‑Up among 54+ teams and 150+ finance professionals in the HUL Accounting, Risks & Controls Olympiad 2025, demonstrating excellence in controls, risk management, and financial governance. Recognized with the “Best Team of the Year – 2023” (Controllers) for leading high‑impact transformation initiatives and delivering consistently strong control outcomes across the finance ecosystem.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance