Vaijayantimala Belsare

About Vaijayantimala Belsare

Accomplished Big 4 Assurance Partner backed by exceptional industry-agnostic experience at the Big 4 and Big 6 firms. Enjoys strong connect with the client/promoter group/managements. Executive MBA from Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad (PGPMAX). Broad range of audit experience across listed companies, large MNCs, portfolio companies of PE/VC Funds, Alternate Investment Funds, and a MNC listed on NYSE. Exceptional track record of delivering the highest quality audits and maintaining high standards of service. Focused on reduction in audit hours and corresponding costs while greatly improving audit quality. Highest rated classroom trainer in Big 4 firms. Board Level Experience- Strong track record of identifying matters, representing accounting, regulatory, internal control issues while performing audits and reviews. Demonstrated promptness and efficiency in communicating the same to the Board of Directors/Audit Committee/Management as well as suggesting resolutions thereon. Audit partner for a large healthcare client that completed IPO successfully in year 2024. Received a standing ovation from the Board and Audit Committee of the client for exceptional performance as an audit partner. Demonstrated strict adherence to auditor independence regulations while responding to client expectations. Strong risk management orientation including a deep understanding of COSO framework such as entity level, process level and transaction level controls including IT controls. Demonstrated thought leadership and played a key role in building one of the Big 4 firm’s Assurance Quality function that resulted amongst top 3 ranking globally within the Firm. Inclusive & collaborative leadership style that is “supportive” and “solution driven”. Ability to understand industry specific issues, modify audit approach and suggest out-of-the-box solutions. Strong eye for “details” yet focused on “big picture” on things that really matter! Good connector for pursuits and a good negotiator, for new wins, audit fees and increase therein. Won client trust by consistently demonstrating a collaborative, solution driven approach, flexibility and agility in service delivery.

Experience

1. Partner

   BDO

   Apr 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics

  Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce & Economics

• Indian School of Business

  Executive MBA - PGPMAX

  2014 — 2014

• Chartered Accountant

  Professional degree, Accounting and Finance

  1996

Skills

• Tax
• Financial Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Ifrs
• Management
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Accounting
• Strategy
• External Audit
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Program Management
• Team Management
• Internal Controls
• Auditing