Rajesh Hegde

Background

About Rajesh Hegde

Focused professional with rich & extensive experience across Software (Healthcare), Manufacturing, Software Licensing, Retail and Consulting sectors Managed audits and interacted at client capacity with PWC, Deloitte, KPMG and E&Y Custodian of financial planning & analysis, internal & regulatory reporting, accounting operations, budgeting and forecasting that led to long-term improvements in cost savings, profitability and productivity Start-up Specialist: Business Projections, Due Diligence & supporting Fund Raising activity with CEO. led incorporation of companies, setting up support function (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Facilities, HR), policies and internal controls Established a working relationship with bankers; focused on diversified fund performance which involved assessing portfolio risk & return drivers to ensure optimised outcome on a recurring basis Proficiency in managing preparation of Financial & Management Reports like cost & benefit analysis, productivity analysis, inventory turnover analysis, cost variance analysis and Budgeting & Forecasting; created and reviewed business plans and financial models Supervised payroll for 600+ employees; monitored adherence to payroll related compliances like PF, PT, ESI & Contract Act Possess extensive working knowledge of modern accounting / cost control systems, accounting standards and other statutory / regulatory compliances including IFRS and IAS Statutory Compliance – Income Tax, SEZ, GST, Softex filing, Company Law Board/ROC matters, Board Activities. Enhanced financial processes through initiatives geared towards lowering risk, heightening productivity & improving internal control Efficient organizer, motivator and a decisive team leader with the capability to motivate teams to excel and win• Strong analytical and project management skills;• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously;• Team Handling, People Management, interacting with Board, Senior leadership/Management people and employees.• Able to handle multiple assignments under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines.• Thrive on working in a challenging environment.