KUNAL BINDRA

Contact: bindra.kunal@hotmail.com ; +91-963 00 00033 Profile: in.linkedin.com/pub/kunal-bindra/55/516/b78/

“Believe in delivering superior results”

Having excelled in academia, seeking a challenging position in an organisation that utilizes my core strengths to
the fullest. All I can commit is dedication, hard work and quality.

Professional Synopsis

 Cleared all levels of Chartered Accountancy examinations in first attempt. Secured 23rd All India Rank in C.A. Final
examination.

 Presently associated with Cummins India Limited as Senior Manager - Finance, New & Recon Parts India Division.
The company, a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture,
distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems. [Manager – Finance {Nov 2012 –
Aug 2014}]

 Worked with KPMG India - Risk Consulting Practice (Financial Services Sector), the firm being the leading
provider of risk, financial & business advisory, tax & regulatory services, internal audit, and corporate governance.

Worked with M/s Talati & Talati Chartered Accountants, a firm of practicing Chartered Accountants based in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat as an Audit Assistant for 3 ½ years [Sept 2008 – May 2012].

Have gained hands-on exposure in the field of Governance Risk and Complaince Services across various sectors
of the industry.

 Core strength lies in having sharp analytical skills and problem solving abilities.

 Certified Six Sigma Belt and Minitab certified as a part of Six Sigma training.

 Being rated as a top performer for the past couple of years.

 CFO Recognition - Pat on the Back award for going extra mile in partnering with the business | Value Award for Year
2013 for exhibiting value of delivering superior results.

Educational Credentials

 I.C.A.I
o C.A. Final – May 2012.. Secured 23rd All India Rank 68% (546/800)
o C.A. PCC – May 2010.. Cleared (1 Attempt)
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63% (376/600)
o C.A. CPT – June 2008.. Pass with Distinction 76% (152/200)

 GUJARAT UNIVERSITY (H.L. INSTITUTE OF COMMERCE)

o B.Com – June 2011.. Cleared (First Class) 70.5%

 CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL)

o HSC – May 2008 87.6%
o SSC – May 2006 86.6%

Key Tasks Handled across Assignments

 Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts (Recon SEZ) – Cummins India Limited [Aug 2014 onwards]

o Managing finance function for the ReCon SEZ site to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and
financial controls.
o Inventory analysis, bolt-on valuation, PPV/MUV analysis, inventory count process, E&O/ NRV analysis.
o Business partnering and operational financial analysis support for decision making (new products feasibility
study, costing/ pricing, NPV/ IRR analysis, make or buy decisions, margin analysis, etc.)
o Ensuring strong control environment (business controls, financial discipline, and working capital
management including inventory and receivables, statutory/ legal/ tax compliance's)
 Manager – Finance & Accounts (IPDC) - Cummins India Limited [Nov 2012 – Aug 2014]

Managing finance function involving determining financial objectives, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial
control, managing financials and ensuring internal control within the business. KRA’s include :
o Striving towards Finance Functional Excellence - incl. handling COA submissions as per US GAAP and
Indian GAAP, formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis, financial projections & account rec's.
o Making presentations for Board meetings and top management meetings. Furnishing reports to facilitate
decision-making in appropriate formats.
o Instituting internal control systems & ensuring strong control environment within the Business - incl. area
wise review of processes and functions
o Monitoring Statutory Compliances (Indirect Taxation) & Capex.
o Business Partnering with Operations & continuous review of KPI's

 Risk Consulting & Statutory Audit [Sept 2008 – Oct 2012]

o Handled audit at HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited, leading private sector provider of life
insurance services. Scope included the Payroll function including payroll processing, manpower planning /
budgeting, monitoring payments, TPA, adherence to SLA with vendor.
o Handled audit of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India, a NGO regd. u/s 25 having its Head Office at
Delhi and being managed from Geneva. Was leading a team of about 10-12 across four locations for
quarterly internal reviews. Was responsible for implementing a change in overall service tax
compliance and internal control w.r.t. fixed assets.
o Assisted in Internal Audit and reporting of Zydus Hospira Oncology Pvt Ltd, a closely held company being a
JV of Zydus Group engaged in manufacturing and marketing of oncological injectibles. Was responsible for
monitoring SOP for purchases in the company.
o Managed and Executed audit at Rainbow Papers Limited, an internationally listed public limited company
being one of the leading corporations in paper industry in Gujarat (turnover ~ 500 Cr). Key Deliverables
included overall auditing and assurance service resulting in preparation of audit report.
o Managed and Executed audit at AIA Engineering Limited, a listed public limited company having multi-nation
operations and subsidiaries specialising in and being 2nd largest producer in world of hi-chrome castings.
Audit included inter-alia audit of Consolidated Financial Statements and adjustments therein in
accordance with Revised Schedule VI.

 Other Audit Assignments [Sept 2008 – Oct 2012]

o Major audits handled include clients having business of commodities & derivatives trading, insurance
agency, trader in fruits and commission agent. Have lead teams of about 5-7 handling various tax
audits effectively, comfortably meeting the timelines.
o Played a key role in resolving issue regarding streamlining intra-group loans & advance structure
in order to ensure IT Act & CL compliance.
o Assisted in statutory audit of a nationalized bank branch. Key deliverables include verification of advances,
KYC norms applicable, preparation of LFAR. Bought about a change in internal control with respect to
interest calculation.

Other Activities & Achievements

 Professional
o Value Award for Year 2013 for exhibiting value of delivering superior results.
o Pat on the back award from the CFO , for taking the extra mile in partnering with the business.
 Academic
o 23rd All India Rank in CA Final Examination
o Kushagra (Scholar’s) Award for Academic Excellence throughout school life.
 Extra Curricular
o Part of Events team at Cummins, Indore site having hosted/managed employee engagement/corporate
events.
o 3rd Position in Elocution Competition organized by WICASA
o Presented paper’s on topics : “Role of Auditor in Detection of Fraud”, “Inflation – Curse for Indian
Economy” at Regional Conference’s organized by WICASA
o Prepared & Submitted a Research Paper - ‘A Case Study of DLF Indian Premier League’ to Faculty of
Business Organization & Management at H.L. Institute of Commerce.
o Started off a 2 month summer venture - ‘A Books and CD’s Library’ alongwith 3 partner’s and led the same to
striking success.
 Core Strengths

 Computing skills
o Proficient working level knowledge : SAP , Oracle Applications
o Minitab (Certified) as a part of Six Sigma training – a statistical analysis & problem solving tool.
o Proficient : Windows, MS Office, Financial Packages, Tally (ERP), Other ERP packages and the Internet
 Sharp analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
 Excellent number crunching abilities
 Ability to work with teams
 Cost Consciousness

Hobbies/Interests

 Keen interest in studying human psychology and behaviour. Have developed beginners level knowledge in field of
Graphology.
 Reading – Like to read fiction
 Socialising with friends and family
 Ardent solver of sudoku & other puzzles

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 3rd November, 1990

Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Single
Languages Known : Proficient – English, Hindi ; Basic Understanding – Gujarati, Punjabi
Father’s Name : Randhir Bindra
Occupation : Seasoned telecom professional
Professional Profile : in.linkedin.com/pub/kunal-bindra/55/516/b78/
Mailing Address : B-3/61 Goyal Intercity, Drive-in Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad-54
Tel. (Res.): +91-79-26840939, Alternate Mobile: +91-9575311152
References : Available upon request
Last Updated on : 18th February 2015