Chichat Chitchat

Chartered Accountant with a proven ability to drive financial insights through data, financial modelling, and investment appraisal across diverse industries. Adept at executing complex NPV/DCF analyses and evaluating strategic initiatives. Combines analytical rigor with technical proficiency in Oracle Fusion Cloud and advanced Excel to deliver actionable recommendations to drive value creation.

Associate Functional Consultant at Fusion Practices (2025-06 – Present)

• Optimized financial workflows and designed control frameworks for Japan's largest commercial bank, resolving critical internal audit observations and mitigating operational risk exposure
• Led Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation projects including end-to-end UAT/SIT testing, ISO 20022 payment template validation, and Workday-Oracle integration for HR data synchronization
• Delivered POC solutions and custom OTBI reports to enhance ERP performance, driving digital transformation initiatives across finance operations
• Oracle Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR) for invoice automation/OCR and Oracle Digital Assistant (ODA) for AI-driven chatbot integration and training.

Industrial Trainee – Controllership at Bosch Limited (2021-11 – 2023-02)

• Conducted comprehensive investment appraisals using NPV/DCF methodology for capital expenditure projects, evaluating project feasibility and supporting executive decision-making on strategic capital allocation
• Developed and executed quarterly financial forecasts (Revenue & EBIT) using top-down modelling approach, delivering variance analysis and actionable insights for course correction.
• Analysed multi-dimensional KPI deviations across Plants and Business Units, partnering with operational teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that improved EBIT margins.
• Served as dedicated Business Partner for Powertrain Solutions division, ensuring accuracy of financial statements, conducting P&L reviews, and providing strategic financial guidance
• Automated monthly MIS reporting using IBM software and advanced Excel power queries, reducing report generation time by 40% and improving data accessibility for senior management

Articled Assistant – Audit, Assurance & Advisory at Rao Associates (Chartered Accountants) (2020-02 – 2021-10)

• Executed comprehensive financial and tax assurance engagements, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessments, tax liability reviews, and regulatory compliance validation across Infrastructure, Banking, and Manufacturing sectors
• Conducted specialized due diligence on MEA-funded development grants for Public Sector Undertakings, ensuring fund utilization compliance and identifying financial irregularities.
• Performed Financial Statement Assurance engagements under IND AS and Companies Act 2013 for PSUs and private companies, conducting substantive testing (IND AS 115) and actuarial reconciliations (IND AS 19)
• Designed Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) using COSO Internal Control Framework following control gap analysis, strengthening governance structures and mitigating audit risks
• Managed Tax Audits, GST compliance reviews, Input Tax Credit reconciliations, and statutory filings for 25+ clients across diverse industries

Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI (2025-09)

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – Bangalore Central University (2021)

Pre-University in Class 12 – Karnataka PU Board (2018-05)

Class 10 – CBSE, New Delhi (2016-04)