Avinash Mishra

Results-driven Finance Controller with 17 years of progressive experience across IT, Manufacturing, Fintech, and Service sectors. Proven expertise in financial planning & analysis, budget management, cash flow optimisation, and multi-jurisdictional taxation (India, UAE, Singapore, USA, UK). Adept at leading end-to-end financial operations — from books finalisation and internal audits to investor-level reporting and international tax compliance.

Strong track record of building finance frameworks, implementing ERP systems, and partnering with leadership to drive strategic growth.

Finance Controller - AVPN Consulting Private Limited

(2024-10)

• Lead full-spectrum financial operations including books finalisation, MIS reporting, and strategic planning for the consulting group.
• Manage international accounting across Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, and UK; oversee withholding tax and investor-level reporting (Schedule K-1, K-3, Form 1042-S, 1065, 1120).
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial KPIs aligned with business growth targets.
• Drive ERP implementation and process standardisation across finance and admin functions.
• Work closely with Founders and Directors, providing financial insights, strategic recommendations, and decision-support data to drive business growth.
• Handle finance and compliance for Section 8 (Non-Profit) entity (EVPL Limited / MCAI) — including FCRA compliance, grant accounting, restricted & unrestricted fund tracking, donor reporting, and utilisation certificate preparation.
• Ensured FCRA compliance for foreign contributions; prepared statutory financial statements as per nonprofit accounting standards.
• Liaised with auditors and regulatory authorities for annual filings, ROC compliance, and tax exemption under Section 12A/80G.

Senior Manager – Finance - PayGlocal Technologies Private Limited

(2022-06 - 2024-09)

• Headed finance function for a high-growth Fintech startup, handling FP&A, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Built financial models and forecasts supporting fundraising rounds and board-level presentations.
• Established GST, TDS, and income tax compliance framework; led internal and external audits end-to-end.
• Managed banking relationships, Letters of Credit, and Bank Guarantees for international payment operations.
• Supervised payroll, PF, PT, and ESIC compliance for the entire organisation.
• Recipient of Best Performer Award — recognised for exceptional contribution to financial operations and leadership.

Finance Manager - Excel Telesonic India Pvt Ltd (Venture)

(2020-12 - 2022-05)

• Oversaw complete accounting and finance operations for telecom venture including AR/AP, reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Prepared and filed GST, VAT, and income tax returns; led VAT and GST audit proceedings independently.
• Managed cash flow planning, vendor negotiations, and bank reconciliations across multiple branches.

Finance Manager - Simple Logic IT Private Limited

(2018-10 - 2020-12)

• Managed finance and accounts for an IT company; responsible for financial statements, budgeting, and MIS reporting.
• Handled UAE VAT return filing; oversaw TDS deductions, quarterly return filings, and direct tax computations.
• Coordinated with auditors for statutory audits; maintained Tally ERP, QuickBooks, and Xero for accounting operations.
• Recipient of Employee of the Year Award — acknowledged for outstanding performance and dedication to financial excellence.

Assistant Manager – Accounts & Finance - Simeio Development Center Pvt Ltd

(2016-10 - 2018-08)

• Managed accounts payable/receivable, petty cash, bank reconciliations, and branch accounting coordination.
• Prepared GST, service tax, and excise returns; handled VAT assessments independently.
• Monitored company investments and ensured compliance with statutory requirements.
• Recipient of Employee of the Year Award — honoured for exemplary work ethic and consistent high performance.

Senior Accountant - Euroclima India Private Limited

(2015-01 - 2016-10)

• Handled finalization of accounts, preparation of financial statements, and coordination of branch activities.
• Managed TDS deductions, e-filing of quarterly returns, and internal audit processes.
• Recipient of Best Performer Award — recognised for accuracy, reliability, and exceptional contribution to the finance team.

Accounts Executive - M/S. Santosh Fine Fab Ltd

(2011-12 - 2014-12)

• Managed day-to-day accounting, vendor/customer reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepared and filed VAT/CST returns; handled excise accounting for the manufacturing unit.

Accounts Executive - Chandan Enterprises

(2009-03 - 2011-12)

• Handled core bookkeeping, petty cash management, and bank reconciliation for trading enterprise.

MBA - Finance (2022)

Inter-CA - ICAI (2017)

B.Com - Bachelor of Commerce (2014)

HSC - Higher Secondary Certificate (2010)

SSC - Secondary School Certificate (2008)