Amit Bhandari

Highly skilled Chartered Accountant with 24 years of experience in financial management, including Accounts Finalization, Finance, and Budgeting. My expertise includes IPO Management, Financial Modeling and managing consortiums of banks for Debt Syndication and Restructuring. With strong analytical abilities, I am adept in optimizing accounting operations and enhancing financial performance through strategic planning and cost-effective solutions.

Director at Vaan Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (Present)

• CFO Consultancy for various clients.
• Fund Raising.
• Forensic Consultancy.

Chief Financial Officer at Associate Decor Ltd. (2015-02 – 2018-10)

• Acquired Term Sheet from PE, crafted a Financial Model with IM.
• Debt Restructuring and managing banking relationships.
• Led financial strategy and operations, heading a team of 50 finance and accounts professionals.
• Ensured accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Cashflow Management.

Vice President - Finance & Accounts at Associate Decor Ltd. (2012-09 – 2015-02)

• Managed a consortium of banks with a combined exposure exceeding ₹500 crores, encompassing term loans, working capital limits (both fund-based and non-fund-based), including bank guarantees.
• Finalization of terms & conditions, loan disbursement, securities for loan & loan repayment.
• Finalization of accounts.

Asst. Vice President - Finance & Accounts at DB Realty Ltd. (2009-12 – 2012-08)

• Contributed to the successful IPO process, raising Rs 1500 cr. in capital to fund projects.
• Prepared Financial Model and IM with Investment Bankers for private equity.
• Finalization of accounts, consolidation and quarterly results.

Manager - Accounts at Ashapura Minechem Ltd. (2007-11 – 2009-12)

• Finalization of accounts, consolidation and quarterly results.
• Preparation of MIS reports on financial position.

Manager - Accounts at Bombay Gas Company Ltd. (2007-03 – 2007-11)

• Preparation and finalization of accounts.
• Verification of ICD calculations and investment accounting.

Partner at Agarwal Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants (2002-06 – 2007-02)

• Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and Tax Audit
• Sales Tax and Service Tax compliances.
• Project finance.

Manager - Accounts at India Infoline Ltd. (2000-08 – 2002-05)

• Preparation and maintenance of books of Accounts, reconciliation statements & financial statements.
• Daily checking and ensuring limits to 5 Paisa clients.

F.A.F.D. (Forensic Audit and Fraud Detection) – I.C.A.I. (2019-03 – 2019-03)

C.A. (cleared all levels in first attempt) – I.C.A.I. (2000-05 – 2000-05)

Bachelor of Commerce – Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan) (1995 – 1998)