Ritu Dhariwal

About Ritu Dhariwal

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - Funds raising, Financial Restructuring, Business Plans, Strategic Negotiations, Mergers - Acquisitions & Alliances, Private Investments, Corporate Governance, MIS, ContractsAbout 22 years of rich experience in Finance, Strategy and Corporate Secretarial demonstrating excellent leadership, managerial skills, team building and adopting driving strategies meeting aggressive project schedules and achieving business goals. Entrepreneur skills with quick decision making and result oriented approach. Accomplishments in achieving sophisticated corporate restructuring, development and implementation of strategic plans, Setup of onshore & offshore Private Equity / Venture Capital fund, managing investments and investors, debt and equity syndication. Blend of intellectual capabilities and positive attitude with dedication, sincerity and hard working. Recognized for sound financial and operational management, Finance raising and financial Restructuring, strategic partnerships, buyouts and acquisitions resulting in enhanced profitability, reduced costs and optimised shareholder value. Experience in Financial Models, Public Issues, Issue of FCCB/GDR, Feasibility Reports and in implementation of ERPs.Versatile, dynamic Chief financial officer with extensive hands on experience in Venture Capital, Managing Start-ups, Global investor relations, Corporate Debt Restructuring, National & International Funds raising, Financial Management, Business leadership, Corporate Governance, legal documentation, Joint Ventures and working with Board of Directors, Banks, auditors and attorneys/lawyers. CA/CS/MBA with an established record of success in significantly growing enterprise value. Setting up & Streamlining businesses, Strong in Strategy, Budgets, Cash & funds forecasts, MIS, Business Valuations, M&A, Audits, Business Plans & feasibility Reports and Legal Contract & Agreements

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Nirvana Venture Advisors

   Apr 2011 — Present

   NIRVANA VENTURE ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED, MUMBAI, INDIACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & COMPANY SECRETARY, APRIL 2011 TO PRESENT(Fund Managers to Nirvana Digital India Fund and Digital Nirvana Fund Co Ltd)CFO with a track record in Finance, legal, tax and Accounting. Possess strong leadership skills, with a history of working through change to improve operational performance and shareholder value. Knowledge in financing and banking, acquisitions, start-ups, budgeting and planning, operations, cost accounting, internal controls, MIS, forecasting, cash management, manufacturing and internal audit. Lead setting up of onshore and offshore Private equity / venture capital fund, Financial & legal evaluation and diligence of deals, investors reporting & relationships. To ensure proper corporate governance, risk analysis & management of funds and portfolio companies.Achievements Onshore & Offshore fund raise sizing to USD 40 mn, Fund & Tax structuring along with implementation Finalizing and setting up JV in India, Japan, Singapore Negotiating documents & Business valuations and investment in portfolio companies Managing fund financially, legal, compliance and tax in jurisdiction comprising India, Mauritius, Singapore, Japan, Germany, US Investor Relationship Portfolio Management

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  ICAI - Fellow Chartered Accountant, 2000, Accountancy, Audit, Business

• Institute of Company Secretary of India

  ICSI - Associate Company Secretary, 1997