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JR Sekhar

@jrsekhar

Finance Consultant at Independent Consulting who deployed four AI finance automation products for reporting, credit monitoring, modeling and tax filing.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead finance operations in a Global Capability Centre, covering record-to-report, tax and compliance, controls, FP&A, and reporting to global stakeholders.

At Independent Consulting, I structure corporate finance and treasury facilities and coordinate audit-ready, Ind AS-compliant reporting and tax compliance. I also apply AI-assisted tools to reporting, forecasting and variance analysis.

I designed, built and deployed four AI-driven finance automation products for financial statements, credit monitoring, financial modeling and tax filing preparation. Earlier, at CMPPL (JV under MISPL), I set up finance and accounts from inception; at MISPL, I enhanced capital acquisition by ~INR 450 Cr and facilitated ~INR 250 Cr of loan approvals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Consultant

Current

Independent Consulting

May 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Structured debt and equity facilities exceeding INR 800 Cr, managed statutory audits, taxation, and compliance, and applied AI-assisted tools for reporting and forecasting.

Corporate Finance Treasury Taxation GST Income tax Statutory Compliance AI Automation Financial Modeling DSCR IRR DCF CMA Banking Relationships Working Capital Management

Head – Corporate & Project Finance

CMPPL (JV under MISPL)

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Led finance and accounts for a joint venture from inception, setting up project finance, working capital structuring, and the finance team. Coordinated banking partners and ensured Companies Act compliance.

Project Finance Working Capital Management Banking Relationships DSCR NPV DCF MIS Budgeting Variance Analysis Companies Act 2013 ROC MCA 21 XBRL

General Manager – Finance, Accounts & Taxation

MISPL

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)

Led finance, accounts, and corporate financial planning, enhancing capital acquisition by ~INR 450 Cr and facilitating ~INR 250 Cr in loan approvals. Finalised statutory accounts with zero major audit observations.

Financial Planning Debt Structuring Equity CMA DSCR IRR DCF IndAS Companies Act 2013 Statutory Audits Internal Financial Controls GST Income tax ITC Reconciliation e invoicing

Financial Controller

SSLL

Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Led corporate finance, FP&A, and treasury for group companies with PAN-India operations, securing credit facilities and optimising fund-raising. Oversaw export-import, customs, and tax compliance.

Corporate Finance FP&A Treasury Working Capital Banking Relationships Import Export Compliance Customs Marine Insurance Income tax TDS GST Transfer Pricing Cost Control Due Diligence

Head – Finance (Overseas Operations)

ML Group

Apr 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 4 months)

Set up and led the finance function and team from day one, managing monthly close, cash flow, and working capital. Designed internal control frameworks and managed treasury and FX exposure.

Finance Function Build Out Monthly Close Cash Flow Management Working Capital AP AR Product Costing Cost Control Due Diligence Internal Controls Treasury FX Exposures Bank Reconciliation Tax Planning

General Manager – Finance, Accounts & Taxation

RIPL

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Led finance, financial models, CMA data, bank funding, product costing, and capex due diligence for a PV solar manufacturing company. Ensured SEZ/EOU and customs compliance under FTP/DGFT.

Financial Modeling CMA Bank Funding Product Costing Capex Due Diligence SEZ EOU Customs Compliance FTP DGFT

Deputy General Manager – Finance & Taxation

AMR Power India Pvt Ltd

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)

Handled direct and indirect tax planning, statutory audits, cost control, due diligence, and bank consortium management for a renewable energy company.

Tax Planning Statutory Audits Cost Control Due Diligence Consortium Management