Mansur Kothambawala

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations for multi-entity structures, ensuring
IFRS-compliant consolidation and reporting.
• Designed and implemented a cash-flow tracking system that improved
forecasting accuracy and liquidity visibility across business units.
• Prepared monthly investor reports summarizing project returns, expense
allocations, and capital utilization for stakeholders.
• Liaised with banks to structure credit facilities and optimize working-capital
cycles, maintaining a healthy cash ratio.
• Managed corporate tax, VAT, ESR, and AML compliance with zero penalties to
date.
• Developed project-based budgeting templates, improving cost-tracking efficiency
by 25%.
• Created variance and scenario analyses for management to guide investment
and cost-control decisions.
• Coordinated external audits, ensuring smooth year-end closure and full
compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial planning with
operational deliverables and revenue targets.
Provided board-level presentations on fund utilization, ROI, and cash-flow
projections.

• Led audits and financial statement preparations for clients in investment, real
estate, and professional-services sectors.
• Reviewed and validated fund structures, SPV accounting, and holding-company
consolidations under IFRS 10/IFRS 12.
• Designed audit programs tailored for investment entities, improving efficiency
and documentation quality.
• Conducted detailed financial analysis on asset valuations, investment returns,
and client portfolio performance.
• Implemented ERP-based accounting systems to automate closing, reconciliation,
and reporting cycles.
• Supervised preparation of management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and
investment performance summaries for clients.
• Computed and filed VAT and corporate-tax returns; prepared turnover and tax
reconciliations for indirect-tax audits.

• Significantly reduced NAV preparation time by implementing intricate Excel
formulas, streamlining processes for enhanced efficiency.
• Maintained books and records meticulously in strict adherence to fund governing
documents, such as PPM and LPA.
• Monitored and meticulously recorded all corporate actions associated with the
funds investments.
• Ensured transparent communication by distributing accurate capital statements
to each investor.
• Prepared financial statements and audit support files, facilitating smooth audit
processes and ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborated closely with auditors during fund audits, contributing to a seamless
and accurate audit experience.
• Calculated equalization credits, deficits, and performance fees, significantly
contributing to financial accuracy.
• Reviewed and reconciled broker and custody agent statements for the funds
assets.
• Tailored NAV Excel packages to meet client requirements, showcasing attention
to detail and client-focused service.
• Utilized the Bloomberg Terminal to extract securities prices and managed
corporate actions, demonstrating proficiency in handling fund securities
portfolios and new security setups.

• Played a pivotal role in developing innovative audit approaches and executing meticulous planning procedures, effectively addressing
challenges stemming from organizational or client focus changes.
• Conducted external audits for foreign companies with Indian subsidiaries, actively participated in special purpose audits, and tested
internal controls, contributing significantly as a valuable team member.
• Implemented advanced spreadsheet skills, incorporating formulas and macros, resulting in a substantial reduction in the time required
for preparing Statements of Financial Position (Client Specific).
• Collaborated in preparing projections, research, and calculations for business valuation reports, providing crucial support to registered
valuers in business appraisals.
• Led the Stock Audit team for Manufacturing Industries, making substantial contributions to the Statutory Audits of