KS's Resume

1. Executive Profile
An established professional with capabilities to enhance financial procedures & internal controls; prepared
financial forecasts & budget projections
Expertise in developing and implementing financial and operational controls for business growth and
competitive position of the firm through finance management, internal controls/audits and productivity
improvements
Strong understanding of financial planning and forecasting analytics; skills in financial analysis such as budget
setting, expense variance analysis & financial consolidation; investigated and resolved potential project revenue
leakage areas
Experienced in heading entire accounts & finance functions including maintenance & finalization of accounts,
working capital management, profit monitoring, report management, building internal financial controls & so on
Highly skilled in leading tax planning, reporting and compliance efforts for domestic operations; proficient in
minimizing the company’s tax exposure while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Subject knowledge of partnering with business units to proactively identify business opportunities;
implementing business strategies to maximize savings
Experienced in monitoring, mentoring & motivating the workforce to enhance their efficiencies with excellent
communication and people management skills for leading personnel towards accomplishment of common goals
Key Impact Areas
Financial & Strategic Planning Internal Control Review
Cost Management & Budgeting Forecast Modelling & Business
Planning
Finance & Accounting Operations Taxation, Auditing & Compliances
Financial Reporting & Documentation Team Management & Leadership
Soft Skills
Education & Credentials
Masters in Commerce from IDOL, University of Mumbai in 2015
Chartered Accountancy from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce from NM College, Mumbai; secured 10th rank with 89.71% in 2012
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Chronicled success with experience of over 5.5 years in all aspects of Finance
Operations and structuring appropriate business strategies for maximizing top line & bottom
line profitability, targeting assignments Accounting & Financial Operations with an
esteemed organization
Location Preference: Mumbai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanan-shah-080a802a/
Negotiator Leader
Change Agent
Collaborator
Analytical

2. Career Timeline
Articleship
Jul’09-Dec’13 with Thar & Co., Mumbai
Growth Path:
Jul'10-Jul’13: Trainee
Jul’13-Dec’13: Consultant
Notable Accomplishments Across The Career
Acknowledged by the means of accepting additional responsibility of a larger role by seniors owing to consistent and
exceptional performance with the company
Took initiatives for improved collections and identified opportunities for reducing T&E costs which supported overall
operational functions & vendor management
Established various internal controls like portal for utilization of external consultants, portal for panel costs on
operational, accounting & payments front for risk mitigation
Generated active inputs on profit maximization by providing means like export incentives, collection linked incentive
payouts for sales team to sort out matters on DSO and delayed collections
Provided financial and business management leadership that facilitated better EBITDA drop through
Steered efforts in obtaining lower tax deduction certificate for the first time for the company
Successfully obtained refund from Income Tax Department for various years on time which were long due resulting in
improved cash flows of the company
Conferred with:
o Special Kudos Award for supporting financial operations & delivering excellence for the year in 2018 at IQVIA
o Commit Award at regional level (AMESA: Africa, Middle East and South Asia) in 2017 at IQVIA
o Rising Star Award for outstanding performance within first six months in 2016 & 2015 at IQVIA & KPMG respectively
Got appreciated by General Manager, NEMEA (North Europe, Middle East and Africa) in 2017 for obtaining export incentives
for the first time from DGFT and then making the same a regular process which contributed to EBITDA year on year
Professional Experience
Since May’16 with IQVIA Consulting and Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Growth Path:
May’16-June’17: Manager-Taxation
July’17-Jun’18: Manager-Financial Control & Taxation
Jul’18-Present: Sr. Manager-Finance, South Asia
Key Result Areas:
Conducting:
o Monthly analysis of company’s financial performance at functional level against Plan, Forecasts, MOM & YOY level
o Budgeting & forecasting for three legal entities in consultation with functional heads
o Month end closures, trend analysis of key cost drivers, P&L & CAPEX
o Statutory audits under IGAAP, tax audits & transfer pricing report
Preparing forecasted cash flows, tracking the entity’s fund balance, estimating future fund requirements & investing
the excess fund as per the guidance
Playing a key role in GST implementation in India, GCC & VAT implementation in Gulf and managing taxation &
compliance for AMESA (Africa, Middle East and South Asia)
Participating in internal control on financial reporting (ICoFR similar to SOX compliance)
Ensuring direct & indirect tax compliance i.e. monthly, quarterly & annual payment and returns of GST, Service Tax,
Income Tax, Withholding taxes (TDS), Profession Tax, PF, ESIC, PT & so on
Engaged in scrutiny/assessments for IQVIA India and overseas IQVIA entities with Indian Revenue Authorities
Drafting & filing RBI Returns, availing export incentive under SEIS & all other statutory compliances
Suggesting and implementing technology-based solutions for enhancing functional efficiency and achieving business
excellence
Dec’13-Dec’14 with Grant Thornton,
Mumbai as Consultant - Assurance
Since May’16 with IQVIA Consulting and
Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Dec’14-May’16 with KPMG, Mumbai as Senior
Consultant – Tax, Global Mobility Services

3. Dec’14-May’16 with KPMG, Mumbai as Senior Consultant – Tax, Global Mobility Services
Highlights:
Worked as a core member of team managing tax advisory & compliance of JP Morgan assignees for managing payroll
review of JP Morgan India
Steering efforts in tax calculation on monthly salaries in respect of inbound assignees i.e. people coming to India for
their assignment (also computing withholding tax on bonus and RSUs for inbound and outbound assignees
Rendered assistance in:
o Obtaining Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC) & filing return of incomes
o Income Tax assessment, ensuring need based compliance & advisory services from Indian Tax and regulatory
perspective in respect of inbound/outbound assignees
Previous Experience
Dec’13-Dec’14 with Grant Thornton, Mumbai as Consultant - Assurance
Conducted Statutory Audit as per Companies Act for Pharmaceutical Market Research Companies, EPC Contract Companies,
Trading Companies, Commodity Trading Companies from inception to signing of financial statements and Tax Audit as per
Income Tax Act
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 10th April 1992
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi & Gujarati
Address: B302, Avanti Apartments, Shankar Lane, Kandivali (West), Mumbai 400067, India