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Anesh Shrestha

@aneshshrestha

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I am an accomplished finance leader with 12+ years in audit, compliance, and financial management.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I seek strategic finance leadership roles where I can lead financial reporting, compliance and investment decisions in a collaborative, growth‑oriented organization focused on strong governance and impact.

I am an accomplished finance professional with over 12 years' experience across audit, compliance, finance, investment, budgeting and accounting, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Head‑Compliance at a merchant bank. I have a proven record of streamlining processes, leading financial consolidation during acquisitions, and producing award‑winning annual reports.

I hold CFA and FCCA (inactive), a master's degree, and certifications in data analytics and Python, and I apply advanced Excel, Power BI and ERP skills to drive financial reporting, modelling and value‑for‑money outcomes. I lead teams, oversee AML/CFT and audit functions, and deliver strategic financial leadership that supports growth, compliance and strong governance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Financial Officer

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Prabhu Capital Ltd.

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led finance and compliance at Prabhu Capital Ltd., governing fund management, NFRS reporting and AML/CFT oversight while securing AMC3+ and BBB- credit ratings. Led a successful financial merger and consolidation with the parent company and managed a team of 7.

AML CFT Budgeting Financial Consolidation Credit Rating Liaison Team Leadership

Head - Finance & Admin

Nepal Clearing House Ltd.

Jan 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Directed finance and admin functions, ensuring NFRS-compliant financial reporting, budgeting and procurement for operations and a DFID-funded project (~NRs 28 crores). Led an 8-person team and prepared investment analysis reports for the CEO and Board.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Grant Management Procurement Investment Analysis Team Leadership

Finance Officer

CARE Nepal

Jun 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 7 months)

Managed financial operations for CARE Nepal, implementing DFID-funded (£1.8M) and World Bank-funded ($500k) projects while overseeing expenditures, fund management and donor reporting. Led finance oversight across partner NGOs in 7 districts and ensured timely settlement of sub-grantee expenditures.

Donor Reporting Budgeting Team Leadership Financial Modelling

Audit Staff

BakerTilly Dev Assoc.

Sep 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 9 months)

Performed audit and consultancy services, conducting audits, tax filings and financial statement preparation for clients including hydropower projects. Prepared bill vetting, expenditure reports and financial models for bank loan applications.

Audit Financial Statement Preparation Tax Filings Financial Modelling Hydropower Projects Excel