An accomplished Chartered Accountant with over 16 years of post-qualification experience, I currently serve as the Chief Accounts Officer at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP). My career is defined by a robust track record in overseeing complex financial ecosystems across diverse sectors, including corporate entities, NGOs, Trusts, Societies, and Newspaper Agencies.
With a deep specialization in Financial Reporting, Statutory Compliance, and Internal Auditing, I lead the financial administration of the institute, ensuring transparency and adherence to Indian Accounting Standards. My expertise extends to specialized domains such as Limited Reviews and Stock Audits, facilitating informed decision-making for senior management through precise financial analysis and risk assessment.
Strategic financial leader and Chief Accounts Officer at CIMP Patna, responsible for the absolute integrity and accuracy of the institute’s financial framework. Expert in managing multi-crore budgets for an autonomous academic body, ensuring strict adherence to statutory compliances (TDS, GST, Income Tax) and regulatory standards. Proven track record in streamlining accounting operations, facilitating external audits, and providing data-driven financial insights to the Board of Governors to support institutional growth.
- Financial Governance & Reporting: Overseeing the preparation and finalization of annual financial statements, including Balance Sheets and Income & Expenditure accounts, ensuring a & true and fair view in line with Indian accounting principles.
- Budgetary Management: Developing and monitoring annual institutional budgets. Conducting variance analysis to ensure optimal resource allocation across academic and administrative departments.
- Statutory Compliance: Ensuring 100% compliance with government regulations, including timely filing of returns for TDS, Professional Tax, and Employee Provident Fund (EPF).
- Audit Coordination: Serving as the primary liaison for internal and external statutory auditors; managing the resolution of audit observations to maintain institutional transparency.
- Financial Operations: Managing day-to-day accounting functions such as payroll processing, vendor payments, and student fee collections through specialized ERP and accounting software.
- Strategic Advisory: Collaborating with the Director and Chief Administrative Officer to align financial strategies with CIMP’s mission of academic excellence and 100% placement records.
- Compliance & Audit: Orchestrating Statutory and Internal Audits to ensure full regulatory compliance and safeguarding of institutional assets.
- Policy Formulation: Advising the Board on financial planning, budgetary controls, and the implementation of robust internal financial controls.
- Reporting: Preparing and presenting transparent financial statements (Balance Sheets, Income & Expenditure Accounts, and Cash Flow Statements).
- Technical: Advanced Financial Accounting, Fund Management, Internal Controls, and Taxation.
- Institutional: Expert knowledge of AICTE/NBA financial norms and Bihar Government grant management.
- Software: Proficiency in ERP systems, Tally Prime, and advanced Excel for financial modeling.
- Leadership: Strategic team management, stakeholder communication, and ethical financial stewardship.
Extensive experience in conducting Statutory, Internal, and Tax Audits across diverse sectors (PSUs, Banking, Media, and Manufacturing). Key clients served include:
- Public Sector (Maharatnas/Navratnas): BHEL, NTPC, SAIL, Indian Airlines (IAL) .
- Corporate Leaders: Dabur India, Exide Industries, Britannia Industries, JCT Ltd, USHA Shree Ram group, wheel India, Mawana Sugars ltd etc.
- Media Houses: Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Delhi Press.
- Specialized Sectors: Bhopal Memorial Hospital (BMHRC), Kwality Group, and various NGOs.
- Financial Reporting: Finalization of Balance Sheets, Cash Flow analysis, and Consolidation.
- Taxation: Expert in Direct & Indirect taxes (GST, Income Tax, TDS, VAT).
- Auditing: Statutory, Internal, Stock, and Limited Review Audits.
- Liaison: Proven track record with Banks, Income Tax Department, and Regulatory Authorities.
- Post-Qualification Experience: 16+ Years.
- Domain Expertise: Financial Reporting, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Stock Audit, and Limited Review.
- Sectors Served: Corporate, NGO, Educational Trusts, Societies, and Media/Newspaper Agencies.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced ERP systems (Tally, etc.), Financial Modeling, and Compliance Frameworks