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Udemy

Udemy Instructor

Coursera

I lead the FP&A function for India and APAC at Coursera for Consumer, Enterprise and Degrees.

FP&A Lead APAC and India

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FP&A Mentor

Great Learning

Senior Manager  FP&A

Pfizer

Driving business performance by creating and tracking budgets, analyzing performance of Upjohn's (a Pfizer department) manufacturing plants, Supply Chain, HR, IT, Finance and Procurement departments.

FP&A Consultant

Masani & Associates

Managed Audit, GST and Income tax compliance for 50+SME businesses and  200+ Individual clients.

Audit and Tax Consultant

Citi

Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of Expenses for Cit's Credit Cards including Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Outlooks, monthly Flash updates, closely tracking and commenting on actual v/s plan and forecast (managing a cost base of ~$1Bn).

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Worked as part of a diverse team, including regional, country, product finance and business owners. Responsible for budgeting and forecasting including Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Outlooks, monthly Flash updates, closely tracking and commenting on actual v/s plan and forecast for Citi's Retail Bank department. Worked on projects like Customer segmentation, Growth room, War Room and Expense Optimization.

Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Responsible for planning, executing and concluding statutory and tax audits within specific deadlines for listed companies like ITD Cementation, Gammon India, India bulls Real Estate, and Bharat Hotels.Worked with other clients like Hiranandani Hospital, Toyo Engineering (Engineering and Consultancy), Van Oord and Boskalis (Dredging), Celebi Nas (Airport Ground Handling Services), Peri and Lords India (Manufacturing). Conducted Quarterly Limited reviews, Due diligence and certification work for several of the above clients. Collaborated closely with finance directors, CFO’s and audit committee members of several of the above clients. Was awarded an up-gradation from Intern to Executive before completion of the internship period (3yrs), after clearing CA final exams at the age of 22.

Audit Executive

Reporting to the Audit Managers. Evaluation ,Performing Test of Controls and Reporting on Internal control systems. Planning and Risk Identification while performing Audits.Compliance and Reporting as per the requirements of Financial Reporting Frameworks.Review of Corporate Governance Report and other Secretarial records.Preparation & Presentation of Overall Analysis & Review of the Income Statement & Balance-sheet.Audit of Financial Statements - B/s, P&L, Cash Flows and Notes to accounts. Performing Tax Audits as per The Income Tax Act. Preparing and issuing  Audit Report upon conclusion of audit of Financial Statements.

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Hi, I’m Asif, a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professional and an entrepreneur from heart.

I have 12+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Audit and Tax. I have worked with organizations like EY, Citi and Pfizer.

Professionally my interests lie in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and in my current role with Coursera, I'm responsible for Planning. Budgeting and Forecasting for India and APAC. 

In my previous FP&A roles at Citi, Pfizer and Great Learning I partnered with  finance and business leaders on various projects.

Before Citi, I worked with EY as an Audit Executive. I was responsible for planning, executing and concluding audits for listed companies.

This unique blend of experiences in FP&A and Audit, has allowed me to develop an holistic understanding of how businesses function.

Core expertise :
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budgeting
Financial Planning
Financial Forecasting
People Management
Management Reporting
Finance Business Partnering
Auditing
Taxation
Content Creation

To have a quick chat you can call me on +91 8097379663 or email me at asif.masani@gmail.com

Asif Masani

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Head of Finance

Hikoki Power Tools India

• Ensuring statutory compliance and timely reporting of financial information to management:
• Coordinate and engage with external auditor to ensure proper accounting practices and year-end 
audits:
• Analyzing financial data, trends, and patterns to identify potential risks or opportunities for 
improvement:
• Participating in strategic planning sessions with other departments to determine resource 
requirements:
• Oversee Billing and Credit division ensuring complete and prompt billing and collection:
• Lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast and Coordinating with 
the Group Finance team on completing the Group reporting requirements:
• Optimize, simplify, and automatize financial analysis processes and tools across different areas: 
profitability analysis, dealer wise profitability and region wise product demand.
• Coordinated for the preparation of annual Budget/forecast and financial statements.
• Coordinating with parent company for J-Sox Audit requirements and details
• Handling the Direct Tax Assessments of the company

Senior Manager Finance

Pierian Services

• Managing all finance and accounting operations for 22clients under Cluster
• Coordinating with Other Teams for Compliances and completion of work
• Involving in all discussions from plan to incorporate a company till the start of actual operations 
of the company
• Understanding the business and identifying the process developments
• Developing of monthly financial statements to Management along with other necessary MIS
• Responsible for having Cluster profitability and effective resource utilisation
• Identifying the additional business opportunity for Pierian

Senior Controller

Agadi Sunrise Hospital Pvt Ltd & SKSVMACET

1.	Managing all finance and accounting operations 
2.	Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances 
3.	Prepare and submit timely monthly financial statements to Management along with other necessary MIS 
4.	Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting 
5.	Support month-end and year-end close process 
6.	Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting 
7.	Coordinating with the Admin Department on the Fees fixation for Doctors and Fixation of Service charges of the Hospital. 
8.	Coordinating with the HMIS vendor on the various matters concerning the financials. Making evaluation of present HMIS system and enquiring about the new and improved systems to match the growing needs of the Organisation. 
9.	Treasury management including Cash Flow projections, Payables and Receivables Management and fund management. 
10.	Direct Tax and Indirect Tax assessments and compliance including preparation for scrutiny assessment submissions, personal hearing, rectifications of mistakes etc., 
11.	Annual Account Closure and Audit Co-ordination - Statutory Audits. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition 
12.	Manage and comply with local, state, and other government reporting requirements and tax filings 
13.	Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Finance Controller

CSG International

1.	Budgeting, Forecasting and Variance analysis and reporting to the stake holders
2.	Supervision of Finance and Accounts function and ensuring the overall completion of Accounting, Controlling, Costing aspects along with the Statutory implications of the transaction
3.	Treasury management including Cash Flow projections, Payables and Receivables Management and fund management
4.	Direct Tax and Indirect Tax assessments and compliance including preparation for scrutiny assessment submissions, personal hearing, rectifications of mistakes etc.,
5.	Verification of computation of Advance Tax/TDS/Service/VAT and ensuring the pay-outs
6.	Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Returns of STPI on timely basis and preparation of Annual Return to be submitted to RBI
7.	Annual Account Closure and Audit Co-ordination - Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and Departmental Audits.
8.	Support/Co-ordination with Group Finance in connection with Taxation, MIS and other activities and provide reports for various committee reviews viz., Management Review, Audit Committee Review etc.,
9.	Involved in the Bonding and Debonding of Assets relating to STPI Units and also responsible for the renewals and compliances of STPI rules and regulations.
10.	I was responsible for closure of monthly accounts for India, Malaysia and Philippines without any back logs or errors.
11.	Preparation of Cost details for the Project to be charged to the Project and taking approval of the same with the Group Accounting team.
12.	Adhering to Group Reporting requirements with regard to Advances and Settlements of Employee Advances.
13.	Timely payments of all inter group payments along with compliance with the Income Tax Act requirements. Coordinating with the Bankers in case of Receipt of Funds from Group Companies and negotiating for the better rates with Banker and complying the reporting requirements of Bank.

Lead

Hitachi Koki India Limited.

Conducting internal audit at each branches for ensuring the compliance of policy matters, legal matters and reporting Vice President on the findings.
Suggesting for areas of improvement.
Scrutinizing inter-branch transactions, records and preparing reconciliation of inter-branch accounts.
Communicating with relevant Govt. Departments on various issues such as SAD, Excise Audit, Income Tax Hearing etc.,
Ensuring Compliance of Statutory matters such as – TDS, Sales Tax, Excise, Customs, SAD, Advance Tax, etc,.
Liaison with the auditors- Statutory Auditors, Tax Auditors & Internal Auditors for Parent Company;
Helping management for making informed decisions by supplying various inputs on tax and other consequences.
Providing complete support in preparing annual as well as monthly financial statements such as Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Funds Flow Statements.
Monthly MIS reporting;
Coordination for Budget preparation;

Assistant Manager - Accounts and Taxation

Hitachi Koki India Limited

1.	Conducting internal audit at each branches for ensuring the compliance of policy matters, legal matters and reporting Vice President on the findings and suggesting for areas of improvement.
2.	Scrutinizing inter-branch transactions, records and preparing reconciliation of inter-branch accounts
3.	Communicating with relevant Govt. Departments on various issues such as SAD, Excise Audit, Income Tax Hearing etc.,
4.	Ensuring Compliance of Statutory matters such as – TDS, Sales Tax, Excise, Customs, SAD, Advance Tax, etc,.
5.	Liaison with the auditors- Statutory Auditors, Tax Auditors & Internal Auditors for Parent Company;
6.	Helping management for making informed decisions by supplying various inputs on tax and other consequences.
7.	Providing complete support in preparing annual as well as monthly financial statements such as Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Funds Flow Statements.
8.	Monthly MIS reporting;
9.	Coordination for Budget preparation;

Sr. Executive - Accounts

Tesco HSC

Handling AR Reconciliation.
preparation of Cost analysis & Salary Analysis.
Handling Joint Ventures & Subsidiaries reconciliations.
Providing Accrual details to the countries on monthly basis.
Working on the Cost & Salary disputes.

Senior Accounts Executive

Murali Associates

Internal Audit & statutory Audit.
Finalization of account.
Preparing of Audit report & Computations.

Sr. Accounts and Audit Executive

Audit Assistant

Chartered Accountant with vast experience in the field of finance and accounting for building accounting processes, financial systems, ERP system implementation, internal controls and reporting KPIs in fast and challenging environment. 
My specialties include strengthening processes in line with internal controls, accounting discipline, projects & process re-engineering, statutory compliances, establishing tax compliance. I have focused and succeeded to significantly improve monthly accounts finalization, empowering payroll process, clearing audit and reporting, and facilitating cost saving process.

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