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Nikhil Agarwal

@nikhilagarwal

Finance executive and Chartered Accountant specializing in group consolidation, month-end close, and IFRS/GAAP reporting automation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I can own high-quality financial reporting—consolidations, month-end close, and GAAP/IFRS compliance—while contributing process improvement and advisory insights. I value clear stakeholder communication, strong controls, and measurable efficiency gains.

I’m a Chartered Accountant and finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and finance across multiple industries, currently serving as an Executive in finance control within the Macquarie Group.

I lead preparation of quarterly and half-yearly group consolidation packs, including collation and critical variance commentary review, to support senior management and group reporting. I also manage statutory and regulatory submissions and own key elements of the month-end close for payroll and MIS reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.

Earlier, at Deloitte South Asia LLP, I was a Senior Team Lead responsible for financial statements for mutual funds in line with SFRS, HKFRS, and UK SORPs, with proficiency across IFRS and US GAAP. I managed complex fund structures (master/feeder, multiple series, funds of funds), delivered client service through clear communication, and led teams to drive end-to-end reporting outcomes.

I’m confident combining technical reporting depth with practical efficiency—implementing automation in Excel templates, conducting team training on new methodologies, and working with ERP and reconciliation tools across the close cycle. I’m now seeking opportunities in financial reporting, consulting, or financial services where I can apply my expertise and continue raising the bar on accuracy and insight.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive

Current

Macquarie Global Services

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Led preparation of quarterly and half-yearly group consolidation packs, including variance commentary review to support senior management and group reporting. Owned key elements of month-end close for payroll and MIS reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.

Group Consolidation Financial Reporting Month End Close Payroll Reporting Internal Controls

Senior Team Lead

Deloitte South Asia LLP

Jul 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Prepared and reviewed comprehensive financial statements for mutual funds in compliance with SFRS, HKFRS and UK SORPs, working across multiple GAAPs including IFRS and US GAAP. Led a team of four, managed fund structures (master/feeder, multiple series, funds of funds), and improved reporting efficiency through Excel automation and team trainings.

NAV Calculation IFRS US GAAP Fund Structuring Team Leadership Excel Automation

Management Trainee

Genpact India Pvt Ltd

Nov 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Performed general ledger accounting and bookkeeping for UK-based HVAC rental and trading entities using the Oracle HFM tool, including analysis and correction of variances (including intercompany variances). Owned month-end close activities such as accruals/deferrals, payroll, fixed asset and intercompany entries, prepared reconciliations using Blackline, and supported balance sheet analysis and P

General Ledger Accounting Month End Close Payroll Accounting Fixed Asset Accounting

Audit Manager

Astha Atul & Co.

May 2020 - Apr 2021 (11 months)

Led statutory audit, tax audit, and GST audit engagements as a team lead, including audit work for branches of Punjab National Bank. Coordinated audit activities across different branches to support compliance and timely audit deliverables.

Tax & Audit GST Audit Audit Leadership Regulatory Compliance Punjab National Bank Audits Compliance Reporting

Article Assistant

Astha Atul & Co.

Oct 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Conducted tax, statutory, and company audits for private and public limited companies and supported statutory and concurrent audit work across branches of nationalised, private, and cooperative banks. Completed direct tax compliance work including preparation and filing of Form 3CA/3CB and Form 3CD and prepared partnership and LLP formation regulatory documents.

Tax & Audit Direct Tax Partnership Documents Regulatory Filings