Chaitalee Parikh

Seasoned finance professional with 8+ years of experience across Alcobev, Steel, and Real Estate sectors. Proven track record in handling complex Ind-AS conversions, statutory audits, complex business valuations, annual as well as long-term business plans and leading ERP implementations. Spearheaded complete IPO lifecycle of Sula Vineyards and IPO readiness phase for Tablespace Technologies.

Recognized by CFO India for exceptional leadership in Finance Transformation and for building a high-performing finance team

Director- Finance Controller at Tablespace Technologies (2023-09 – 2025-10)

Led complex Ind AS conversions, statutory audits, ERP automation, IPO readiness roadmap, and financial governance strengthening

• Strengthened financial governance by leading complex Ind AS conversions and statutory audits. Reduced reporting timelines by 60% through ERP automation, providing leadership with real-time data for faster decision-making
• Led the IPO readiness roadmap, steering cross-functional workstreams with investment bankers and legal counsel to ensure IPO-compliant governance, documentation, and financial disclosures
• Led a rapid four-month ERP transition, automating the full financial lifecycle from purchase requisition to Ind AS-compliant revenue recognition and reporting
• Transitioned finance operations from an off-role team to an in-house team of 8 members, providing ongoing mentorship
• Managed financial due diligence for private equity funding and secured critical growth capital with LRD funding and working capital limits from banks, significantly enhancing liquidity for rapid scaling
• Led valuation of complex financial instruments and corporate credit rating process, enhancing company's financial credibility for fundraising and statutory compliance
• Partnered closely with Sales and Business heads to prepare and finalize Annual and Long-term Business Plans (ABP and LRP)

Deputy General Manager at Sula Vineyards (2020-11 – 2023-07)

Led Ind AS financial reportings, IPO financial reporting and audit workstreams, business valuations, and compliance framework during private to public transition

• Led Ind AS financial reportings tailored for both private and public company requirements, while shortening audit timelines by 80% to ensure capital-market readiness
• Managed financial reporting and audit workstreams for Sula IPO, ensuring seamless coordination for certifications and circle-ups. Populated financial and operational data across various sections of the offer document, ensuring compliance with SEBI listing standards
• Led complex business valuations, brand valuations and ESOP valuations, managing from technical modeling to final auditor sign-off as per certified valuation methods
• Spearheaded the compliance framework during company's transition from private to public, overseeing all regulatory filings under SEBI, MCA, and RBI (FEMA) guidelines
• Delivered monthly MIS as well as brand-wise profitability statement to drive the strategic IPO narrative. Managed overseas transactions and reporting in compliance with FEMA and local regulations

Assistant Manager, Accounts Receivable at JSW Paints (2020-07 – 2020-10)

Contract role focusing on sales MIS reporting and accounts receivable optimization

• Streamlined sales MIS reporting and trade discount tracking for distribution network
• Collaborated with sales leadership to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) through targeted AR analysis

Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Finance at Tata Steel BSL (2019-09 – 2020-05)

Contributed to SAP S/4HANA migration, Related Party Transactions management, and inventory valuation

• Contributed to SAP S/4HANA migration, streamlining financial reporting frameworks and inventory accounting for multiple product lines
• Handled Related Party Transactions (RPT) and transfer pricing across group companies, ensuring seamless board-level approvals and timely regulatory filings
• Managed complex inventory valuation and COGS analysis for high-volume steel production, ensuring alignment with Ind AS standards and cost accuracy

Accounts Officer at UNMICRC (2016-12 – 2019-01)

Established MIS framework, led GST transition analysis, and managed state government grant funds

• Established monthly MIS framework alongwith a detailed variance analysis
• Spearheaded the GST transition analysis for the Trust and hospital, optimizing input tax credit structures and managing state government grant funds to ensure strict utilization compliance and reporting
• Managed the administration of state government grant funds to ensure utilization compliance to allotment and liaising with authorities for statutory reporting

Chartered Accountant in Accounting – ICAI (2016-05)

B.com in Commerce – Gujarat University (2014)