Aditya Shah
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with 15+ years of experience in tax consulting, statutory audits, and financial management, with specialized expertise in the entertainment sector. Proven ability to ensure compliance, drive financial strategy, and deliver efficiency across complex projects. Skilled in budgeting, MIS reporting, working capital management, and internal controls, with strong command over GST, Income Tax, and incentive frameworks to optimize client outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Head / Virtual CFO
Independent Professional
01.2019 - Current
- Acting as Finance Head / Virtual CFO, driving financial strategy, compliance, and advisory for diverse clients.
- Ensured rigorous compliance with GST and Income Tax laws, while providing strategic insights to optimize tax positions.
- Reviewed daily and weekly cost reports to track project expenditure and pre-empt major cost movements.
- Managed cash flows throughout the lifecycle of projects, ensuring liquidity and financial efficiency.
- Supported clients with state GST refunds and tax incentives, improving financial efficiency.
- Implemented MIS reporting, working capital management, and budgeting systems to strengthen decision-making and cash flow planning.
- Set up internal financial controls, enhancing transparency, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Led and supported statutory audit processes, ensuring strong compliance frameworks.
- Advised clients on scrutiny matters, successfully reducing risks and resolving complex tax disputes.
Senior Finance & Audit Professional
Bimal Parekh & Co. – Finance & Tax Advisory Firm
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Spearheaded statutory audits, tax audits, and advisory mandates across the entertainment industry, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
- Conducted budget analysis and industry benchmarking to help clients align business strategies with evolving market and policy shifts.
- Guided clients through Income Tax and GST scrutiny cases, securing favorable outcomes and reducing exposure.
- Partnered with leadership teams to implement robust compliance frameworks and strengthen financial governance.
Education
Chartered Accountancy (CA) -
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
KC College
Skills
- MIS Reporting & Working Capital Management
- Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Internal Financial Controls & Governance
- Statutory & Tax Audit Oversight
- GST & Income Tax Advisory & Scrutiny
- Virtual CFO & Finance Head Functions
- GST Refunds & State Tax Incentives
- Financial Risk Mitigation & Cost Control
Timeline
Finance Head / Virtual CFO
Independent Professional
01.2019 - Current
Senior Finance & Audit Professional
Bimal Parekh & Co. – Finance & Tax Advisory Firm
01.2009 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
KC College