Ritesh Rao

About Ritesh Rao

I have experience in Financial Accounting, AR, AP, Fund Accounting, Management Reporting and Analysis. I have skilled myself in financial modelling & Valuations, MS Excel etc.I am interested to work in equity research, M&A, due diligence, Valuations and Fund Management.I am skilled in using Yardi Voyager, Tally ERP, Fusion, Oracle, Edu-next and SharePoint to manage and analyze data, generate reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of European countries. I also create insightful and interactive dashboards and charts to present data and findings to clients and stakeholders. I have excellent communication and MS Office skills, and I stay updated with the current ongoing of domestic and international markets. I am enthusiastic about the multifaceted aspects of businesses and financial implementations in an organization, and I strive to standardize processes that maximize efficiency and accuracy in my work.

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager

   Artefact

   Apr 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Results-driven finance professional with expertise in international billing, financial planning, and regulatory compliance. I have successfully managed end-to-end financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow optimization, and statutory compliance, helping organizations improve accuracy, efficiency, and business growth.I specialize in foreign currency transactions, FIRC documentation, and export of services compliance, with a strong working knowledge of FEMA, GST/VAT, and corporate tax regulations. My experience includes close collaboration with banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities to streamline processes, shorten turnaround times, and secure timely tax benefits.I am passionate about process automation and internal controls, and have implemented solutions that delivered measurable cost savings and operational improvements. I enjoy leading finance teams, partnering with senior leadership, and providing data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.Key achievements:• Reduced receivable turnaround time by 20% through streamlined international billing• Automated bank reconciliation, cutting manual workload by 40%• Maintained 100% compliance in foreign currency receipt documentationCore skills:International Billing | Currency Management | FIRC Documentation | Export of Services Compliance | Bank Reconciliation | FP & A | Budgeting & Forecasting | FEMA & GST Compliance | SWIFT & Payment Gateway Coordination | Zoho Books | SEGE | GreytHR | Bayzat

Education

• Nagpur University

  Master of Commerce

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA Inter

• Nagpur University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom