Ca Rajeev Jaiswal

Accomplished Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in statutory audit, internal audit, taxation, payroll management, and financial operations across multi-country environments with experience in month-end closing working papers as per SOX drafted format. Proficient in leveraging AI tools (Claude) for financial analysis, process automation, and regulatory documentation. Currently serving as Country Finance Manager at Deel, orchestrating all financial activities.

Known for solving intricate problems, streamlining workflows, and delivering measurable operational efficiencies. Strong liaison with senior management and cross-functional teams to drive financial excellence and organizational growth.

Country Finance Manager - Deel - India

(2025-03)

• Oversee and develop comprehensive financial activities across the country including accounting, tax compliance, and strategic financial reporting with enhanced period-end closing processes
• Prepare and manage ledger entries, payroll processing, tax benefits computations, and contributions reports for regulatory bodies including social security, tax authorities, insurance providers, and pension companies
• Execute rigorous reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including intercompany banking, customer and vendor accounts, and accrual items to ensure 100% accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Monitor daily transactions, maintain current and accurate books, and generate comprehensive financial and administrative reports as per regulatory requirements
• Drive timely and accurate submissions to tax authorities (GST, TDS, Social Security and others) while ensuring full compliance with applicable provisions
• Oversee payroll accuracy, evaluate and integrate payroll software solutions, and resolve all payroll-related operational and reporting issues
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to drive operational efficiency and materially reduce period-end closing timelines

Finance Team Lead - Safeguard World Payroll Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-02 - 2025-02)

• Managed complex audits across APAC and assigned EMEA locations with SOX compliance and adherence to international audit standards and regulatory requirements
• Computed and filed GST and Withholding Tax returns with exceptional accuracy; leveraged Claude AI for monthly closing variance analysis and cost control measures
• Reconciled payroll expenses, social costs, withholding taxes across multiple jurisdictions with meticulous attention to SOX compliance and detail
• Collaborated with financial consolidation teams during monthly group closures and annual audits; maintained strong relationships with bankers, compliance partners, and external auditors
• Led team members in preparing compliance documentation and managing regulatory submissions across multiple countries; provided mentoring and process guidance

Audit and Tax Consultant - Preetam Singh & Co.

(2017-06 - 2022-01)

• Developed and executed comprehensive audit programs in consultation with clients; conducted risk-based internal audits for various private entities covering critical business cycles
• Conducted statutory audits across diverse industries under Companies Act, 2013; managed process reviews, transaction reviews, and compliance assessments
• Drafted and filed 100+ Income Tax Returns across diverse sectors; conducted comprehensive tax audits with compliance verification
• Prepared TDS returns and managed client tax queries; developed expertise in GST compliance and statutory procedures

Chartered Accountant - Accounting - The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (2023-05)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Delhi (2012-04)

Senior Secondary Certificate - ISE Board (2009-05)