Bharat Duggad

Led a team of five executives to streamline accounts payable processes and ensure timely vendor payments. Managed foreign exchange payments, including documentation (15CA, 15CB forms), and generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports to drive accountability.

Conducted tax and statutory audits for manufacturing, EPC, and IT services firms, ensuring compliance with GST, income tax, and TDS regulations. Prepared financial statements, managed budgeting, and supported forecasting to enhance financial planning.

Provided strategic oversight of financial operations, including variance analysis, forecasting, and cost optimization across manufacturing plants. Spearheaded IPO preparation, collaborating with underwriters, regulatory bodies, and legal advisors to ensure compliance and successful execution.

Oversaw branch accounting operations, including financial reporting, vendor payments, and customer account management. Prepared MIS reports for head office to ensure accurate tracking of branch financial performance.

Progressed through roles to manage all accounting functions, including ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Conducted production cost analysis to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving measures.

Currently pursuing the intermediate level of the Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) certification. This involves advanced study in cost accounting, financial management, and strategic performance management.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Amaravati University in 2003. This program provided a foundational understanding of business, accounting, and finance principles.