CA. Lal Bahadur Shastry Gubba

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Governance oversight, internal controls and risk management across the organisation • Financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit coordination (internal & external) • Quarterly and annual results preparation in line with regulatory and SEBI requirements • Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for management and Board reporting • Cash flow management, working capital efficiency and fund planning • Strengthening discipline in disclosures, documentation and financial processes • Supporting the Board, Audit Committee and senior management with transparent reporting 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: Governance discipline, predictable reporting, compliance, control strengthening and long-term value protection for stakeholders.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Coordinated with the Government of Telangana, consortiums of 10 Public Sector Banks (including PNB, UBI, BOB, BOI, IOB and Indian Bank) and Public Financial Institutions such as NABARD, PFC and REC Ltd. for raising funds to execute the Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project with a Loan size of Rs.89,000 Crores. • Managed loan documentation, compliance requirements and financial approvals for large-scale project funding • Oversaw financial reporting, statutory compliance and documentation for a government-owned PSU • Coordinated with Internal Auditors, Statutory Auditors and C&AG Audit teams to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting • Supported management and government stakeholders with timely financial updates and project-related financial analysis 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: Public sector governance, audit coordination, project financing, compliance discipline and transparent financial reporting.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Oversaw the finance function for a diversified group comprising: – A 3-star business hotel in Nairobi – A major HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) company – One of Kenya’s largest commercial printing presses – An anode plate manufacturing unit in Lubumbashi, DR Congo – Multiple investment and project companies under the group structure • Managed group-level financial reporting, consolidation and statutory compliance across Kenya and DR Congo • Led fund-raising efforts for working capital, capital expenditure and expansion projects across group entities • Coordinated with internal and external auditors for timely audit completion and transparent financial disclosures • Implemented financial controls, documentation standards and reporting discipline across geographically dispersed operations • Reviewed project feasibility, investment proposals and cash-flow requirements for group companies • Supported the Chairman and Board with financial analysis, MIS and business performance reviews 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: Group-level governance, fund raising, cross-border compliance, financial reporting, audit coordination, cost discipline and standardisation of controls across multi-location operations.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Handled income tax return preparation and compliance for individuals, SMEs and small businesses • Led concurrent audits and statutory audits of bank branches, ensuring adherence to regulatory and audit standards • Reviewed financial statements, documentation and compliances for clients across various sectors • Advised clients on tax matters, accounting practices and compliance requirements • Ensured timely completion of audit assignments and preparation of audit reports 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: Tax compliance, audit execution, financial statement review and strengthening regulatory discipline — forming a strong base for later responsibilities in governance and financial reporting as a CFO.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Managed statutory compliances including TDS, Service Tax, PF, ESI and Corporate Income Tax filings • Coordinated with internal auditors and external auditors for timely completion of audit requirements • Handled working capital fund-raising activities and banking-related documentation • Ensured STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) compliance for eligible units • Managed the complete accounting, reporting and compliance functions for the company’s subsidiaries in the USA and Malaysia from Hyderabad • Supported management with periodic MIS, operational cost reviews and financial analysis • Maintained discipline in book-keeping, reconciliations and monthly closing processes 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: Statutory compliance, audit coordination, fund management, multi-country accounting, STPI reporting and strengthening accounting processes.