Deputy Manager - Strategy, Risk, and Transactions | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP | Mumbai
- Led M&A financial due diligence for Private Equity and Venture Capital clients on startups and listed companies across SaaS/Technology sectors, including Fin-tech, Agri-tech, E-commerce, and Education. Key transactions included:
- $30 million Series B funding for a logistics SaaS startup delivering cargo community systems to over 100 airports and ports globally
- $27 million Series E funding for an identity verification startup providing digital solutions to major e-commerce companies and private banks, managing over 60 million monthly verifications
- $20 million Series F funding for a leading Fintech startup specializing in payment processing solutions, with revenue driven by POS devices and Merchant Discount Rate (‘MDR’) on card transactions
- $6.5 million Series A funding for an Agri-tech financing startup, focused on short-term credit to MSMEs and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- Reviewed 10-year financial models for an inbound M&A transaction involving a major infrastructure conglomerate's smart electricity metering project (~INR 7500 crores) with the UP state DISCOM
- $2.5 million top-up funding for a beauty-focused E-commerce marketplace.
- Distressed debt deal for a listed core education player with a nationwide preschool and K-12 chain
- Analyzed unit economics and operational metrics to evaluate cost structures, revenue drivers, and margin sustainability, providing insights on business scalability and profitability.
- Conducted in-depth financial analysis of the target company's historical financial statements and management accounts
- Conducted in-depth financial analysis of the target company's historical financial statements
- Evaluated the quality of earnings and the sustainability of financial performance
- Identified potential deal breakers or issues that may require negotiation
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations summarizing the key findings of the financial due diligence process
- Presented key findings in client meetings with private equity and venture capital funds
- Guided clients on financial matters related to the transaction
Assistant Manager, Assurance Services | Ernst & Young India (S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP) | Mumbai
- Led 25+ Statutory Audits and Limited Reviews for financial conglomerates across banking, wealth management, asset management, and NBFCs
- Developed and implemented audit programs and procedures to evaluate internal controls and suggested process improvements
- Led audit teams (4-5 personnel) in performing risk assessments, planning audit strategies, and executing audit procedures, while ensuring compliance with SEBI and RBI regulations
- Presented in meetings with senior executives for audit observations and built client relationships
- Prepared audit committee presentations, highlighting key communications and recommendations for board members
- Attended board meetings of listed companies and assisted the firm’s partner in addressing questions from board members
- Executed first-time Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) implementation engagement for NBFCs
- Conducted technical training on regulatory updates in NBFC and Broking sector to 50+ participants
- Identified audit exceptions totalling approximately INR 15 crores on a revenue base of around INR 200 crores, leveraging data analytics tools
- Engaged with cross-functional teams such as Taxation, Valuation, and Data Analytics to corroborate audit findings