Tasneem Slatewala

About Tasneem Slatewala

Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst Level 3 cleared (1st attempt)- Experienced Finance Manager who consistently achieves outstanding results with proven track record of exceeding expectations- 15 years of experience in a leading Investment Bank, Pharmaceutical and Media Advertisement industries- Specialization in IND AS - 2, 7, 16, 19, 102, 105, 108, 109, 113, 115, 116, IFRS - 2, 5, 9, 13, 15, 16, IAS 2, IAS 7, IAS 16, IAS 19. IAS 37, US GAAP - ASC 326, 820, 810, 323, 350, 710, 712, 715, Singapore FRS, Financial Accounting, Reporting and Consolidation of Investment Holding, Broker dealer entities and Pharma entities, Statutory Financial Statements and Statutory Reporting- Experience in Basel reporting, Regulatory returns of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Bank of Japan (BOJ) Derivatives returns and SOX compliance- Team leading experience for a team of 35 accounting professionals- Worked with diverse set of people across European, Asian, American and Indian cultures- Experience in onshore process transition and FTE generation, systems integration- Excellent Stakeholder management skills- Successfully handled stakeholders of Asia, UK and US regions- Process efficiencies and continuous improvement- Served on interview panels for R2R Accounting and Reporting teams at WPP, evaluating candidates for supervisory / team lead levels based on technical skills, cultural fit and behavioural interviewing techniques.

Experience

1. Manager - Corporate Accounting & Reporting

   WPP

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading key components of the global month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information to the Corporate Reporting team based in the UK.• Preparing monthly management accounts for assigned HQ or global cost centers, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.• Supporting the global consolidation process, including data validation, reconciliations and uploads to consolidation systems (e.g, BFC or similar).• Collaborating with UK stakeholders to support Group-level budgets, reforecasts and long-range planning.• Preparing HQ-related accruals, prepayments, journals and other adjustments required for month-end close.• Ensuring timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving open items.• Supporting intercompany accounting, including recharges, confirmations and monthly reconciliations between global entities.• Working with colleagues in India and globally on SOX-related controls, enhancing documentation and ensuring compliance with Group standards.• Partnering with global shared service centers where relevant to ensure completeness, accuracy and alignment across accounting processes.• Assisting with audit support (internal and external) by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.• Driving continuous improvement in global processes, workflows and reporting quality.• Providing leadership and guidance to junior team members in India; helping to build a high-performing support function.

Education

• CFA Institute USA

  CFA Level 1 in Dec 2014

  2014

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Financial and management Accounts

  2004 — 2007

• CFA Institute, USA

  CFA Level 3 in June 2016

  2015 — 2016

• CFA Institute USA

  CFA Level 2 in June 2015

  2015