Chandrra Chetan
Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
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Results-driven Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple regions. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, GL closure, and variance analysis, with expertise in managing P&L and cash flow projections. Proven track record of leading transition projects, standardizing processes, and ensuring compliance with internal financial controls.
Adept at intercompany and Opex accounting, financial statement preparation, and audit support. Proficient in SAP, Oracle Essbase, and Tally ERP 9.0, with strong skills in Excel dashboards and data visualization. Recognized for stakeholder collaboration and team leadership and committed to delivering impactful financial insights to drive business efficiency and growth.
Experience
Senior Financial Analyst - PVH Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Earlier PVH India Limited)
(2024-07)
Financial Analyst - PVH Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Earlier PVH India Limited)
(2021-09 - 2024-06)
- Led the Planning & Budgeting team and managed financial projects for 7 countries across Asia and Africa.
- Directed the smooth transition of financial operations from Hong Kong to India, establishing standardized processes.
- Evaluated workflows, documented SOPs, and conducted post-transition reviews to enhance future processes.
- Prepared monthly P&L forecasts for SG&A expenses, including depreciation and travel & entertainment costs.
- Forecasted capital spend and balance sheets, collaborating with division heads for accurate projections.
- Developed detailed reports and variance analysis, presenting MoM, QoQ, and YoY comparisons to stakeholders.
- Standardized graphical presentations, PPTs, and Excel dashboards across all countries.
- Prepared annual P&L and Balance Sheet Budgets of ~$125M for 7 countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Managed Profit & Cost Centres setup and maintenance across multiple regions.
- Supported GL closure for 5 countries by preparing financial statements and conducting variance analysis.
- Assisted in cash flow projections, consulting stakeholders for fund requirement planning.
- Ensured compliance with internal financial controls, testing and reviewing risk control matrices.
- Provided support during statutory audits for the Indian entity.
Financial Analyst - PVH Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Earlier PVH India Limited)
(2021-09 - 2024-06)
Key Projects
- Segmentation for Transfer Pricing: Worked with Group Tax teams, saving ~$900K in GST.
- Company Incorporation & Branch Transfer: Collaborated with consultants to set up a private limited company, ensuring compliance with finance, tax, and legal regulations.
Lead Accountant - McAfee Software India Pvt. Ltd.
(2021-03 - 2021-09)
Senior Accountant - McAfee Software India Pvt. Ltd.
(2019-09 - 2021-03)
- Managed Opex accounting for APAC, LTAM, and NAM regions, handling payroll, rent, and legal fee entries.
- Prepared Cost-Plus and Royalty calculations for legal entities based on intercompany agreements.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts regularly, collaborating with internal and external teams to resolve aged items.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reviews, providing variance explanations to stakeholders.
- Coordinated with the team to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy in month-end closures.
- Assisted in Fixed Asset Reconciliation projects on an ad-hoc basis.
- Actively supported intercompany accounting, tracking open items, and settling balances with Treasury.
Audit Assistant (Contract) - Deloitte USI
(2019-01 - 2019-03)
- Assessed unsettled claims to confirm provision accuracy and compliance with insured amounts.
- Validated investment criteria against NAIC-US regulations.
- Ensured NAV accuracy for investment funds and performed financial audits for insurance, mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment companies.
Audit Assistant (Contract) - EY GDS
(2017-12 - 2018-03)
- Assessed unsettled claims to confirm provision accuracy and compliance with insured amounts.
- Validated investment criteria against NAIC-US regulations.
- Ensured NAV accuracy for investment funds and performed financial audits for insurance, mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment companies.
Audit Assistant (Contract) - EY GDS
(2016-12 - 2017-03)
- Assessed unsettled claims to confirm provision accuracy and compliance with insured amounts.
- Validated investment criteria against NAIC-US regulations.
- Ensured NAV accuracy for investment funds and performed financial audits for insurance, mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment companies.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2019-05)
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Commerce - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (2016-06)
