About Lalit
Chartered Accountant specializing in end-to-end financial stewardship. I transform raw data into actionable insights through rigorous bookkeeping, seamless month-end closures, and high-impact management reporting. My focus is on ensuring 100% audit readiness while delivering the financial clarity leaders need to scale.
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- EFS Facilities Services LLCAsst. Finance Manager (Facility Management Service)October 2022 - Today (3 years and 8 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates Financial Planning & Budgeting: Develop comprehensive financial plans, draft multi-vertical/multi-project budgets, and finalize them in collaboration with vertical owners and department heads. Management Reporting & MIS: Prepare month-end MIS reports with a strong focus on project costing and contract accounting, ensuring timely and accurate financial insights. Variance & Performance Analysis: Conduct monthly Budget vs. Actual analysis (MTD & YTD) to identify variances, monitor financial performance, and support data-driven decision-making. Accounting Oversight: Review and monitor general ledger balances, fixed asset registers, and inventory movements with reconciliation to the General Ledger for accuracy and compliance. Audits & Compliance: Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors while ensuring VAT compliance, ICV audits, and adherence to regulatory standards. Payroll & Adhoc Reporting: Oversee monthly payroll review and accounting processes while delivering ad-hoc management reports to support business needs.
- HCL Corporation Pvt Ltd. / HCL Capital Investment Pvt Ltd.|Manager (Finance and Accounts)(Education Sector)March 2016 - July 2022 (6 years and 4 months)Finance controller of Shiv Nadar University (Chennai), Shiv Nadar Schools, SSN College of Engineering Chennai and HCL FoundationSpecial Projects / Annual Assignment• • Preparation of Group Consolidated Financials and audit there off.• • Preparation of standalone annual financials for external auditors (Balance Sheet / P&L Statement, Cash flow and supporting schedules)• • Preparing Audit plan and liaising with auditors for closure.• • Special Purpose combined Financials of Shiv Nadar Foundation (which includes consolidation of 8 trust and 14 Group Company) Financial Accuracy & Reporting: Ensure accuracy of monthly Profit & Loss accounts and cash flow statements to provide reliable financial insights. Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly budget vs. actual variance analysis to track performance and support informed decision-making. Cost Centre Management: Oversee cost centre accounting, cost mapping, and engage with cost centre owners to ensure correct allocation and accountability. Revenue Recognition: Manage monthly and quarterly revenue recognition processes in alignment with accounting standards and organizational policies. Data Review & Reconciliation: Review unprocessed integration data, resolve discrepancies, and perform inter-company and inter branch balance reconciliations. Finance Function Oversight: Review and report on key finance functions including accounts receivable, payment gateway reconciliation, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, employee advances, and fixed asset register maintenance. Corporate Taxation: Handle corporate tax calculation and ensure accurate and timely filing of annual returns. TDS Compliance: Ensure compliance with monthly TDS payments and quarterly TDS return submissions. GST Compliance: File monthly and annual GST returns while ensuring timely payment of liabilities.
- M/s R. N. Marwah & CompanyAsstt. Manager (Internal Audit)May 2013 - March 2016 (2 years and 10 months) Diverse Industry Exposure: Gained extensive internal audit experience across industries including Automotive (MAT Brake India, Meneta Automotive India, Roulunds Braking India), Hospitality (Eros Hotels Nehru Place, Crown Plaza Mayur Vihar Delhi), and Manufacturing (Luxor International – Handwriting Instruments). Comprehensive Business Process Audits: Conducted audits across key functions such as Finance & Accounts, Procurement (P2P), Revenue, Stores, Human Resources, Quality, Maintenance, and Job Work operations. System Review & Enhancement: Reviewed existing systems and procedures, recommending improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and governance. Internal Control Design: Designed and implemented internal control frameworks to support compliance, mitigate risks, and facilitate effective decision-making. Process Improvement Initiatives: Identified process gaps, recommended corrective measures, and enhanced workflows for better accountability and performance. SOP Development & Compliance: Drafted and standardized SOPs with defined checklists to ensure consistent practices, stronger controls, and improved efficiency across functions.
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Education
- Chartered AccountantInstitute of Chartered Accountant of IndiaChartered Accountant
- B. Com (Hons.)Shri Ram College of Commerce ( Delhi University)B. Com (Hons.)