Ravindra Rao

Results-driven Chartered Accountant (CA) and Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) with over 6 years of experience in financial management, FP&A, taxation, cost control, and audits. Led cross-functional finance teams to optimize costs and enhance financial governance. Combines analytical problem-solving and strategic planning to support sustainable business growth. Available for immediate joining.

Assistant Project Controller - ITC Hotels Ltd. - Visakhapatnam, India

(2025-04 - 2025-11)

• Facilitated communication among stakeholders regarding project status updates, budget issues, and timelines.
• Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
• Ensured compliance with relevant legislation when carrying out liaison activities.
• Analyzed financial data using ERP systems for informed decision-making.
• Monitored cash flow projections and adjusted budgets accordingly.
• Successfully negotiated vendor contracts and commercial terms, delivering cost savings of INR 5 crore while maintaining quality and project objectives.

Assistant Finance Controller - ITC Hotels Ltd. - Guntur, India

(2024-05 - 2025-04)

• Oversaw financial health of hotel, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and statutory regulations.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial statements, budget reports, and variance analysis to management.
• Owned the end-to-end GST compliance function for Andhra Pradesh, managing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual return filings, and reconciliation of INR 17.5 lakh in IGST input tax credit, while ensuring robust statutory compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with auditors and tax consultants for statutory audits and tax assessments.
• Conducted internal financial reviews, identifying risks and discrepancies to recommend actionable improvements.
• Successfully led and completed three audits within a span of one year, ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Assistant Project Controller - ITC Ltd. - Goa, India

(2023-05 - 2024-04)

• Prepared and managed the project budget from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and corporate guidelines.
• Secured management approvals for capital expenditure by preparing decision logic notes with feasibility analysis and justifications.
• Directed financial governance for CAPEX and Repair & Renovation (R&R) expenditures through rigorous budget monitoring, variance analysis, and cost control, achieving savings of INR 2.5 Cr
• Implemented cost control measures to monitor and regulate expenditures against approved budgets.
• Evaluated vendor quotations and negotiated terms to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Successfully capitalized three major projects in the books of accounts by preparing the Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
• Categorized assets into appropriate asset classes and depreciation blocks, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Performed advance tax computations by analyzing capitalized expenditures and forecasting depreciation on fixed assets valued at INR 45 crore, ensuring accurate tax provisioning and compliance.

Articled Assistant - CA Arvind Kumar & Associates - Raipur, India

(2019-05 - 2021-10)

• Assisted with preparing financial statements and reports for client reviews.
• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepared and filed tax returns and ensured compliance with relevant regulations.
• Vouching and verification of expenses and receipts

Articled Assistant - Suresh Kothari & Associates - Durg, India

(2018-10 - 2019-04)

• Conducted internal audits for educational institutions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting
• Stock audit of an FMCG company having a turnover of > INR 90K Crores
• Concurrent stock audit of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Co.

Chartered Accountant - Accounting - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2019-2026)

Cost And Management Accountant - Cost Accounting - The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (2019-2022)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya (2017-20)

Higher Secondary (Class XII) - Commerce with Mathematics - Delhi Public School (2017)

Secondary School (Class X) - General Studies - Delhi Public School (2015)