Anjali Maheshwari

Chartered Accountant proficient in statutory audit, financial due diligence, and process optimization, with Big 4 experience across real Estate, FMCG and manufacturing clients. Skilled in leading agile teams and fostering strong client relationships

Work Experience

Assistant Manager, Auditing and Assurance | KPMG India (BSR & Co. LLP)  | Mumbai

  • Led KPMG Clara’s India implementation and global enhancements, integrating advanced capabilities in data science, audit automation, and data visualization, collaborating with teams worldwide to ensure seamless integration and reducing audit processing time by 30%
  • Served as lead trainer and technical expert, spearheading 15+ sessions on audit standards, methodology, and KPMG's execution framework, training 400+ professionals, including senior partners
  • Change to “Directed a team of 8 professionals in managing statutory audit, tax audit and special-purpose projects of Hindustan Unilever Limited (annual revenue ~ INR 60,000 Cr), delivering projects ~10% ahead of schedule via strong project management skills
  • Delivered 25+ projects across real estate, FMCG, and financial services, ensuring compliance with SEBI and RBI regulations, and presented key findings and strategic insights to senior leadership, including CFOs and CEOs
  • Assessed financial models for FOFO & COCO salons, analysing growth projections and supply chain efficiencies for Lakme
  • Directed technical consultations, provided expert guidance to KPMG audit teams on complex standards and ensuring regulatory compliances 
  • Led the digital transformation of audit processes by implementing data analytics tool thereby reducing manual effort by 20%
  • Enhanced Business Development initiatives by identifying prospects, drafting proposals and presenting value proposition 
  • Performed fraud risk assessments using KPMG data analytics and statistical sampling tools to ensure audit integrity
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including valuation, tax, IT and forensics to deliver integrated solutions to clients reducing project turnaround time by ~20%
  • Analyzed and improved internal financial controls for clients, resulting in significant reduction in compliance risks
  • Supervised and trained 8 interns in audit procedures and financial data analysis, resulting in improved accuracy and accelerated delivery of audit reports

 

Senior, Auditing and Assurance | KPMG India (BSR & Co. LLP) | Mumbai 

  • Conducted statutory, tax and special purpose audits, primarily for real estate company - Godrej Properties (annual revenue ~ INR 4,300 Cr.) and EPC Company- Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (annual revenue ~ INR 3,100 Cr.)
  • Spearheaded financial due diligence for the Swiggy-Loyalty Hospital partnership, analyzing financial and strategic dimensions
  • Led the IPO audit of Sterling & Wilson Solar Limited, an EPC Company, ensuring SEBI compliance for NSE & BSE listings
  • Managed first-time Ind AS adoption for a real estate MNC, showcasing expertise in regulatory compliance and reporting
  • Performed analytical review of Financial Statements, comparing actuals vs budgets, key business drivers, trend analysis
  • Directed the assessment of business processes, identified control gaps, and supported management in strengthening controls
     
Accomplishments

Won National level Business Case Competition: Won “Decision Accelerator: Boardroom Simulation”, a case competition by MDI Gurgaon. A total of 560+ teams participated. The final round involved a boardroom simulation where top 5 teams were tested on problem-solving and decision-making skills involving a problem statement in an Agritech company.  

Awarded “KPMG Clara Champion": Recognised as KPMG Clara Champion for exceptional impact of on audit quality initiatives in 2022.

SPOT Award for the quarter and Kudos: Won SPOT Award and Kudos (firmwide recognition in KPMG India) in 2021 for superior performance and contribution on projects/assignments involving multi-tasking and handling stringent deadlines 

Super Team Award: Won Super Team award (firm-wide recognition at KPMG India) in 2018 for exhibiting exceptional teamwork in an audit assignment

Passed CA Exam in First Attempt: Passed all levels of the Chartered Accountancy Course in First Attempt 

Appreciation letter from Central HRD Minister: Received an appreciation letter from Mrs. Smriti Irani, Central HRD Minister for excellent performance in HSC
 

Education

Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor in commerce, MDS University, Ajmer 
 

Certificates
  • Strategy Consulting virtual experience program on Forage, BCG 
  • Project Management foundations via Linkedin Learning 
  • Advanced Course on Information Technology, Management and Communication Skills, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected President of FinX (Finance & Investment Club of PGPX) (1/158)
  • Elected Core Committee member of Alumni Committee of PGPX
  • Led and organized an AI innovation pitch event at KPMG Innovation Week, exploring advancements in audit solutions
  • Super Mentor, Claylab Educational Foundation: Mentored 9th-12th grade students in life and social skills
  • Active volunteer for KPMG’s CSR initiatives, contributing to multiple community projects over 2 years
     

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 4.5 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Assistant Manager, BSR & Co. LLP (KPMG India)

  • Function : Consulting
    Finance/Accounting
  • Industry/Sector: Consulting
    FMCG/CPG
    Manufacturing & Engineering
Work Experience

Assistant Manager, Auditing and Assurance | KPMG India (BSR & Co. LLP)  | Mumbai

  • Led KPMG Clara’s India implementation and global enhancements, integrating advanced capabilities in data science, audit automation, and data visualization, collaborating with teams worldwide to ensure seamless integration and reducing audit processing time by 30%
  • Served as lead trainer and technical expert, spearheading 15+ sessions on audit standards, methodology, and KPMG's execution framework, training 400+ professionals, including senior partners
  • Change to “Directed a team of 8 professionals in managing statutory audit, tax audit and special-purpose projects of Hindustan Unilever Limited (annual revenue ~ INR 60,000 Cr), delivering projects ~10% ahead of schedule via strong project management skills
  • Delivered 25+ projects across real estate, FMCG, and financial services, ensuring compliance with SEBI and RBI regulations, and presented key findings and strategic insights to senior leadership, including CFOs and CEOs
  • Assessed financial models for FOFO & COCO salons, analysing growth projections and supply chain efficiencies for Lakme
  • Directed technical consultations, provided expert guidance to KPMG audit teams on complex standards and ensuring regulatory compliances 
  • Led the digital transformation of audit processes by implementing data analytics tool thereby reducing manual effort by 20%
  • Enhanced Business Development initiatives by identifying prospects, drafting proposals and presenting value proposition 
  • Performed fraud risk assessments using KPMG data analytics and statistical sampling tools to ensure audit integrity
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including valuation, tax, IT and forensics to deliver integrated solutions to clients reducing project turnaround time by ~20%
  • Analyzed and improved internal financial controls for clients, resulting in significant reduction in compliance risks
  • Supervised and trained 8 interns in audit procedures and financial data analysis, resulting in improved accuracy and accelerated delivery of audit reports

 

Senior, Auditing and Assurance | KPMG India (BSR & Co. LLP) | Mumbai 

  • Conducted statutory, tax and special purpose audits, primarily for real estate company - Godrej Properties (annual revenue ~ INR 4,300 Cr.) and EPC Company- Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (annual revenue ~ INR 3,100 Cr.)
  • Spearheaded financial due diligence for the Swiggy-Loyalty Hospital partnership, analyzing financial and strategic dimensions
  • Led the IPO audit of Sterling & Wilson Solar Limited, an EPC Company, ensuring SEBI compliance for NSE & BSE listings
  • Managed first-time Ind AS adoption for a real estate MNC, showcasing expertise in regulatory compliance and reporting
  • Performed analytical review of Financial Statements, comparing actuals vs budgets, key business drivers, trend analysis
  • Directed the assessment of business processes, identified control gaps, and supported management in strengthening controls
     
Accomplishments

Won National level Business Case Competition: Won “Decision Accelerator: Boardroom Simulation”, a case competition by MDI Gurgaon. A total of 560+ teams participated. The final round involved a boardroom simulation where top 5 teams were tested on problem-solving and decision-making skills involving a problem statement in an Agritech company.  

Awarded “KPMG Clara Champion": Recognised as KPMG Clara Champion for exceptional impact of on audit quality initiatives in 2022.

SPOT Award for the quarter and Kudos: Won SPOT Award and Kudos (firmwide recognition in KPMG India) in 2021 for superior performance and contribution on projects/assignments involving multi-tasking and handling stringent deadlines 

Super Team Award: Won Super Team award (firm-wide recognition at KPMG India) in 2018 for exhibiting exceptional teamwork in an audit assignment

Passed CA Exam in First Attempt: Passed all levels of the Chartered Accountancy Course in First Attempt 

Appreciation letter from Central HRD Minister: Received an appreciation letter from Mrs. Smriti Irani, Central HRD Minister for excellent performance in HSC
 

Education

Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor in commerce, MDS University, Ajmer 
 

Certificates
  • Strategy Consulting virtual experience program on Forage, BCG 
  • Project Management foundations via Linkedin Learning 
  • Advanced Course on Information Technology, Management and Communication Skills, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected President of FinX (Finance & Investment Club of PGPX) (1/158)
  • Elected Core Committee member of Alumni Committee of PGPX
  • Led and organized an AI innovation pitch event at KPMG Innovation Week, exploring advancements in audit solutions
  • Super Mentor, Claylab Educational Foundation: Mentored 9th-12th grade students in life and social skills
  • Active volunteer for KPMG’s CSR initiatives, contributing to multiple community projects over 2 years