RAVIKANT RAMDHANI VISHWAKARMA
Finance & Audit Professional
Mumbai
Summary
Results-oriented Finance & Audit Professional with over 15 years in Media & Entertainment and FMCG sectors. Expertise in production budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Managed production budgets exceeding ₹85 crore, ensuring financial operations align with business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Deloitte India
02.2020 - Current
- Provide end-to-end production finance, cost control, production accounting, and internal audit support for high-budget feature films, OTT productions, and media projects. Partner with production houses, studio finance teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure financial governance, budget optimization, and compliance throughout the production lifecycle.
- Performed budget vs. Actual analysis, expense forecasting, and budget monitoring to ensure cost control.
- Prepared daily, weekly, monthly, and package-wise production cost reports, MIS, and cash flow statements to provide transparency and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Processed and reconciled production payments, bank transactions, petty cash, and debit card expenses worth ₹2–80 crore.
- Prepared daily, weekly, monthly, and package-wise production cost reports, MIS, and cash flow statements.
- Prepared payment schedules, outstanding payables, accruals, and P&L summaries for management review.
- Managed vendor, artist, technician, and distributor agreements while ensuring compliance with client policies.
- Coordinated with Executive Producers, Line Producers, Production Heads, Accounts, and other production departments for financial planning and reporting.
- Conducted production audits, inventory verification, bank reconciliations, and compliance reviews to strengthen financial controls.
- Developed financial trackers, reporting templates, attendance trackers, and audit documentation to improve process efficiency.
- Developed financial trackers, reporting templates, attendance trackers, and audit documentation to streamline processes and enhance financial oversight.
- Delivered timely financial reports, enabling successful project closure through accurate reporting, and ensuring compliance with audit standards.
- Reviewed and verified over 5,000 production invoices.
- Processed and reconciled production payments worth ₹2–80 crore.
- Coordinated with 50+ vendors and cross-functional production teams.
- Delivered on-time production cost reports, and client deliverables.
- Clients: Netflix, Roy Kapur Films, Balaji Telefilms, Dibakar Banerjee Productions, RS Entertainment, PVR, INOX, etc.
Production Accountant
Prasad Shivramkrishna & Associates
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed financial aspects of production
- Prepared and tracked production cost reports and budgets to ensure financial accuracy.
- Managed petty cash, Happay cards, bank reconciliations, and vendor payments to maintain streamlined financial operations.
- Handled GST, TDS, and cast & crew agreements using Tally for efficient financial management.
- Worked with Clean Slate Films, India Stories, Jar Pictures and La Fabrique Films.
Accountant
Pittie Distributors (India) Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed financial aspects of FMCG distribution for Patanjali & Divya Pharmacy.
- Managed GST, TDS, and E-way Bills to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
- Prepared MIS and claims reports to provide accurate financial insights for decision-making.
- Supported distributor accounting and conducted internal audits to enhance financial accuracy and integrity.
Account Officer
Tree of Life Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Importer & Marketer of Food Products
- Managed AP/AR, banking, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Handled taxation, distributor claims, and inventory management for compliance and operational efficiency.
- Supported audits and financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability.
Senior Account Executive
Iceberg Foods Ltd.
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Manufacturer & Distributor of Kingfisher Packaged Drinking Water
- Managed accounting, taxation, inventory, and bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared sales MIS and facilitated statutory/internal audits to support transparent financial reporting.
Accounts Assistant
Subz Impex Pvt. Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed financial records and administrative tasks.
- Maintained books, petty cash, bank reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payments to vendors, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Reconciled monthly financial statements, identifying discrepancies, and enhancing accuracy in reporting.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting, and streamlined financial planning processes.
Education
MBA - Finance And Accounting
Amity University
Noida, India01-2026
B Com - Commerce
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Business Analytics
Financial Software
Budget assistance
Cost control
Inventory management
Advanced Excel
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Team leadership
Employee Engagement
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 15+ years of Finance, Audit & Production Accounting experience
- 6+ years with Deloitte in Production Finance & Media Audit
- Managed production budgets from ₹2 crore to ₹85+ crore
- Reviewed and verified 5,000+ production invoices
- Processed production payments worth ₹2–80 crore
- Delivered on-time cost reports and client deliverables
- Supported Netflix and leading film production houses
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Production Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Production Accounting
- Budget vs Actual Analysis
- MIS Reporting
- Cash Flow
- P&L Support
- Internal Audit
- Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced Excel
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Deloitte India
02.2020 - Current
Production Accountant
Prasad Shivramkrishna & Associates
10.2018 - 01.2020
Accountant
Pittie Distributors (India) Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2018
Account Officer
Tree of Life Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Account Executive
Iceberg Foods Ltd.
07.2011 - 12.2014
Accounts Assistant
Subz Impex Pvt. Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2010
B Com - Commerce
University of Mumbai
04.2001 -
MBA - Finance And Accounting
Amity University