Rajiv Malhotra

Results-driven Finance & Accounts Leader with over 35 years of cross-industry experience spanning Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Investment sectors. Demonstrated expertise in steering end-to-end financial operations — from statutory compliance and tax management to MIS reporting, budgeting, and cash flow optimization. Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams, drive cost efficiencies, and partner with C-suite stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.

Deep domain knowledge across Income Tax, GST, TDS/WCT, and regulatory compliance frameworks. Combines strong technical acumen (SAP, Microsoft ERP, Tally) with commercial instincts to align finance strategy with business growth.

Manager – Accounts - Katerra India Pvt. Ltd. - Maharashtra

(2018-07)

Strategic Financial Oversight: Directed monthly, quarterly, and annual account closures, ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance across a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Developed and presented MIS dashboards and budget variance reports to Director Finance and Financial Controller, enabling data-driven decision-making at the leadership level
• Managed factory cash flows, validated vendor/contractor invoices, and collaborated cross-functionally to maintain seamless day-to-day financial operations
• Championed deployment and adoption of Microsoft ERP and Tally; currently progressing towards SAP expertise to drive further process efficiencies
• Reported directly to Director Finance (Mr. Srikant Sunder) and Financial Controller (Mr. Ajay Masand), providing timely financial insights to support strategic decisions

Sr. Manager – Accounts & Taxation - KVD Developers Pvt. Ltd. - Noida, Uttar Pradesh

(2017-09 - 2018-07)

Financial Integrity & Compliance: Ensured accurate book finalization and timely TDS & GST deposits, maintaining zero-default record with tax authorities.

• Interfaced with Income Tax Department, managed government approvals, and handled residential project NOCs with RERA compliance
• Coordinated with statutory auditors to resolve queries and ensured timely completion of audits without material findings
• Oversaw debtors/creditors management and approved contractor/vendor bills, maintaining healthy working capital
• Provided periodic financial updates and analytical reports directly to the Managing Director

Assistant Manager – Accounts & Finance - Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd (Mahindra & Mahindra Group) - New Delhi

(2004-10 - 2014-08)

Full-Spectrum Finance Management: Oversaw MIS, internal and statutory audits, Income Tax and TDS/WCT returns, payment controls, and debtor management across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Represented the company in tax assessments before Haryana Taxation Department and coordinated NOC processes with HUDA Chandigarh, Faridabad & Gurgaon
• Managed site-level approvals, coordinated with contractors, vendors, and brokers to resolve financial issues and ensure project timelines
• Executed sale deeds, managed possession matters, and conducted bank/customer reconciliations to maintain revenue integrity
• Coordinated with operations and legal teams for timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly MIS & closing cycles
• Took on expanded responsibilities including site HR/administration, labor management, and recruitment for engineering roles
• Awarded top performer in Delhi Branch for two consecutive years (2005–06 & 2006–07)
• Completed SAP Accounting Software training; attended CII workshops on Real Estate Software

Accounts Officer - Ansal Buildwell Limited - New Delhi

(1992-05 - 2004-10)

End-to-End Finance Operations: Managed MIS, internal & statutory audits, bookkeeping, account finalization, and Income Tax/Sales Tax returns for a large real estate developer.

• Handled financial accounts for six group housing projects, including finalization, profitability analysis, and statutory filings
• Represented the company during Income Tax Department Search and Seizure Operation proceedings — a high-stakes, high-responsibility assignment
• Prepared project-specific budgets and cash flow statements to support management decision-making
• Served as a core team member in the implementation of an Oracle-based accounting software system — a company-wide digital transformation initiative
• Created profitability statements for various contracts, enabling leadership to optimize project-level margins

Accounts Executive - General Sales Limited (DCM Group of Companies) - New Delhi

(1987-02 - 1992-04)

Portfolio Accounting: Managed daily accounting operations for 12 investment companies, overseeing all activities up to book finalization.

• Coordinated with share brokers and real estate companies for investment-related financial transactions and reporting
• Collaborated with senior management to integrate financial processes and ensure smooth, compliant operations
• Reported directly to AGM – Finance & Accounts, Mr. Satish Chandra

B.Com - Graduate - Meerut University (1984)

Diploma - Computer Applications - Indira Priyadarshini Institute (1988)