HASNAIN POONAWALA

• Leading end-to-end financial consolidation for IHCL and subsidiaries (PIEM Hotels Ltd., Taj Trade & Transport
Ltd., Inditravel Ltd.), ensuring compliance with IND-AS and Group reporting standards through Oracle ERP and
Hyperion.
• Spearheaded treasury operations including working capital optimization, long-term debt structuring, and capital
raising — notably mobilizing ₹1500 Cr via Rights Issue.
• Driving performance management through AOPs, rolling forecasts, and monthly consolidated MIS with detailed
variance analysis for CXO-level decisions & overseeing financial planning and control for greenfield/brownfield
hotel projects, including budgeting, capex management, bid evaluations, and post-implementation audits.
• Managing group-wide tax compliance (GST, direct and indirect taxes), ensuring accurate and timely statutory
filings and audit readiness.
• Held additional responsibility as Financial Controller at TAJ President (PIEM Hotels Ltd.), managing unit-level
P&L, cost controls, and margin optimization initiatives & deployed cost-efficiency programs at The Pierre, New
York, driving international financial transformation through process improvements.
• Led implementation and optimization of Orion/Oracle ERP and ASP-based GST systems, enhancing automation,
data integrity, and financial transparency & collaborated cross-functionally with operations, procurement,
strategy, and audit teams to strengthen governance and embed financial controls.
• Led financial due diligence and internal audits for property acquisitions and asset-light transitions; mentored
finance teams across corporate and property units to foster financial discipline and performance excellence.
• Played a key role in board-level presentations, investment planning, and M&A evaluations through in-depth
scenario analysis and strategic insights.

• Led financial operations across diversified group entities in financial services, broking, commodities, and mutual
fund & insurance distribution, driving governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Consolidated and finalized group accounts for Destimoney Enterprises, Securities, and India Services, ensuring
adherence to statutory and regulatory reporting standards.
• Directed monthly MIS including P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis; delivered actionable insights to
CXOs for informed decision-making & developed 5-year strategic business plans and annual budgets, supporting
long-term visioning and securing additional working capital from financial institutions.
• Managed SEBI, DP, and statutory audits with full compliance; ensured accurate and timely TDS, service tax, and
other regulatory filings.
• Oversaw banking and treasury operations including margin funding, short-term O/D limits, and intra-group fund
movements, maintaining optimal liquidity and settlement efficiency.
• Supervised PMS risk systems, ensuring daily reconciliation of client portfolios, and implemented dashboards for
real-time fund and stock monitoring.
• Established Margin Funding Facility in collaboration with the NBFC arm; handled quarterly & annual RBI
returns as per prudential norms.
• Led system enhancements including implementation of a PMS-specific accounting module and automated
profitability tracking across branches.
• Leveraged LD Back Office Software, Sun Accounting System, & Oracle ERP to streamline enterprise-wide
financial reporting & integration.
• Additionally, contributed to cost optimization strategies and enhanced interdepartmental coordination to support
enterprise-wide financial transformation initiatives.

• Underwent extensive training in statutory audit, internal audit, and tax compliance.
• Gained hands-on experience in accounting procedures, financial reporting, and audit documentation.