Deepak Pathania

* Develop and implement a comprehensive Finance & Accounting (F&A) strategy to drive growth, improve profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction. * Leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. * Implement a Performing Service Model to enhance productivity and control, ensuring timely and accurate financial close. * Oversee and ensure best-in-class delivery of F&A services across Record-toReport (R2R), Financial Accounting (FA), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), CFO Advisory, Business Analytics, Accounting Policy, SOX Control Implementation, and Audit. * Drive process improvements, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency and accuracy in service delivery. * Implement flexible service models with structured execution through checklists and tollgate reviews Identify opportunities for automation & digitization to improve operational efficiency. * Introduced Power BI in RTR, OCR, App-Based Workflow Approvals in PTP, Bank Reconciliation Tool, and AR Workflow. * Champion innovation, digital transformation, and process optimization for improved controls and efficiency. * Act as a strategic business partner to clients, ensuring high satisfaction levels. * Oversee F&A service delivery, proactively resolving client issues and identifying new business opportunities. * Attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent, ensuring expertise and excellence in service delivery. * Implement structured skills and goal mapping with a transparent review mechanism and feedback surveys. * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with F&A services, ensuring regulatory compliance. * Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

* Initiated a specialized vertical targeting startup companies and offered comprehensive accounting and reporting support. * Efficiently supported two startups as a part-time CFO and established a team of 100 professionals within the first year of operations. * Fuelled the entire business by scaling the client base to 35 companies, delivering end-to-end services including Record-to-Report (RTR), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and CFO advisory. * Impacted the entire process by expanding the vertical to a 180-member team with a 72% profit margin and an annual revenue of USD 4 million

* Rendered excellent support strategic financial leadership to the Board, optimizing the Group’s financial performance and positioning. * Played a pivotal role in contributing to overall business strategy by providing financial analysis, challenging assumptions, and guiding decision-making on key business drivers, targets, and growth plans. * Negotiated with banks and financial institutions to secure funding for new business ventures and expansion initiatives. * Ensured effective capital allocation, funding strategies, and financial structuring to support sustainable growth. * Successfully established a comprehensive finance department with a strong focus on profitability, margins, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering. * Spearheaded the financial modeling, credit monitoring (CMA) reports, and project evaluations, including ROI analysis and cost of capital assessments. * Developed and streamlined accounting processes, cost accounting management, and detailed project reports (DPRs). * Ensured strict adherence to audit standards, taxation laws, corporate governance, and statutory/legal regulations. * Successfully managed foreign exchange (forex) transactions, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance

* Led cross-functional collaboration to streamline Finance & Accounting processes, introducing simplification measures while maintaining high compliance standards. * Spearheaded automation initiatives across the finance function, improving efficiency and reducing manual dependencies. * Successfully coordinated the rollout of Global Finance initiatives, aligning processes with industry best practices. * Managed changes in the General Service Model (GSM), establishing consistent and effective business practices for process enhancement. * Provided strategic direction to outsourcing partners on system enhancements and leveraged SOX and compliance experts to ensure proper definitions and adherence. * Collaborated with Finance Leadership to benchmark processes, recommending improvements that increased efficiency and effectiveness. * Designed and reviewed the Internal Control Framework to ensure SOX compliance, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial reports while strengthening organizational policies and procedures

* Successfully developed and coordinated statutory audit activities across six legal entities valued at INR 3200 Crores. * Led monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations, implementing corrective actions that eliminated accounting errors, reduced suspense items, and enhanced financial reporting quality. * Achieved cost savings of INR 23 million annually by introducing INR billing for exports. • Implemented internal controls framework for statutory financial reporting in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. * Spearheaded the disposal of a manufacturing unit, ensuring smooth execution. * Developed and executed Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) strategies for the organization. * Designed a comprehensive Related Party Transactions (RPT) policy for Syngenta India legal entities. * Finance Function Transformation: Strengthened the finance function post the New Syngenta Business System implementation. * Assisted in the dissolution of a company entity and its merger with another organization. * Played a pivotal role in the transition from Hyperion to BFC for financial report generation, ensuring process stabilization

* Established an efficient system ensuring optimal sustainability of compliance and assurance aligned with commercial operations and supply chain management. * Successfully conducted 9 group internal audits, 5 group SOX audits, and 12 local internal audits. * Provided expertise in executing the SOX compliance program, and strengthening financial controls. * Led the rollout of internal control initiatives to support the new business model, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational efficiency

Led financial and management accounting, taxation, and statutory audits while establishing policies and procedures for compliance and efficiency. Oversaw financial condition monitoring, audits, and monthly close processes to ensure accuracy. Implemented and maintained accounting systems per ISO guidelines, enhancing quality and process improvement. Directed financial analysis, budgeting, and cost record maintenance as per COST audit rules. Managed accounts payable and cross-functional coordination, providing strategic insights and recommendations to leadership.

Led the implementation of Oracle GL and FA modules, serving as GL team leader. Managed accounting and financial closing for multiple Asia-Pacific units and subsidiaries. Collaborated with Indian business heads on budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting. Acted as a GL and FA expert, ensuring compliance with statutory and SOX regulations. Successfully transitioned accounting and controls across five international units and played a key role in establishing financial processes for a ₹600 Crore truck component plant in India.

Experienced in financial consolidation for Bharti Tele-Ventures and its subsidiaries across 54 circles, aligned with IGAAP, US GAAP, and International Accounting Standards. Skilled in financial statement analysis, related party transaction reporting, and compliance setup for new legal entities. Contributed to ADR issuance as a key team member.

Led a 20-member team managing payroll processing and terminal benefits for 3,500 NDPL employees. Spearheaded employee cost accounting post-privatization of Delhi Vidyut Board (NDPL DISCOM) and played a key role in budgeting and cost analysis. Oversaw pre-audit of schemes, work orders, and CAPEX monitoring. Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by optimizing finance processes. Key achievements include defining the capitalization process, developing a Fixed Asset Module, and streamlining payroll processing, reducing time and resource requirements.

Experienced in statutory reporting for GE Financial Assurance (GEFA) insurance companies, ensuring compliance with NAIC regulations. Skilled in financial statement preparation, statutory reconciliation, and process optimization. Recognized for excellence with multiple awards, including the Management Award, Recognition Award, and Key Contributory Award. Rapidly promoted to an analyst role within two months due to exceptional performance.

Experienced in statutory, tax, and internal audits for leading public and private companies, financial institutions, and banks. Notable audits include ICICI Bank, Wipro, Indian Hotels (Taj), Prism Cements, Reliance Industries, J.M. Morgan Stanley, and Centurion Bank.