Sanjeev Chauhan

Director, Finance & Administration , International Non-profit

New Delhi, Delhi

A seasoned professional having vast experience both in Corporate as well as Development Sector managing Financial Management, Audits, Statutory Compliances, HR & Administrative Functions at the country level.
A strategic planner with expertise in designing and implementing systems and procedures to enhance internal controls and improve overall efficiency in the organization.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance
Professional Experience:

A seasoned professional having vast experience both in Corporate as well as Development Sector managing Financial Management, Audits, Statutory, HR & Administrative Compliance Functions.

A strategic planner with expertise in designing and implementing systems / procedures to enhance internal controls and improve overall efficiency in the organization.

Strong analytical & organizational abilities with adeptness in formulating accounting systems, preparing accounting records and financial statements.

Handled multiple donor Audits, due-diligence and forensic audits. Have also conducted independent financial reviews, pre & post-award assessment reviews.

Thorough knowledge of USAID regulations such as FAR, CFR, ADS, AIDAR & IRS regulations.

Proficient in MsOffice Applications and hands on experience working in various Accounting Packages viz., Tally, QuickBooks, Quicken and varied Budgeting Tools.

Managed annual program budget of USD 10 million consisting of multiple donors and foundations.

Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce from University of Delhi, India in the year 1985.
• CFA Group (Alpha) from the University of Chartered Financial Analyst (ICFAI) Hyderabad, India in the year 1992.
• Certified in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with overall band score of 6.5 in the year 2005.
* Certified in Computer Applications (MsOffice and Financial Accounting) in the year 1994.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Training & Overseas Assignment attended/ completed:
• Abt Associates Reginal Financial Management Training at Kathmandu, Nepal in 2017.
• IntraHealth Global Finance & HR Conference at Senegal, Dakar in 2016.
• Jhpiego Financial Management Training & Conference at Thailand in the year 2014 and 2015 respectively.
• Jhpiego Financial Management Training & Conference at Baltimore, US in the year 2011 & 2013.
• Jhpiego Financial Management Training & Conference at Pretoria, South Africa in the year 2010.
• USAID Financial Analyst Training at Manila, Philippines in the year 2008.
• Supported USAID/Phnom Penh, Cambodia for 6 weeks as Financial Management Support in the year 2007.
• USAID’s Recipient Contracted Audit Program held in New Delhi, Indiain the year 2006.
• Phoenix Subject Matter Expert training course at USAID Cairo, Egypt in the year 2005.
• Phoenix 6.0 Voucher Examiners course at New Delhi, India in the year 2005.
• Supervision: New Skills & New Challenges course at USAID Dhaka, Bangladesh in the year 2004.
• Voucher Examination, Travel & Transportation course at USAID Nairobi, Kenya in the year 2000.

Awards & Recognitions:
• Recognized by Jhpiego Corporation for “Outstanding” Audit rating in JHU Internal Audit.
• Recognized by Jhpiego Corporation to implement QuickBooks reporting in India without any error.
• Recognized by USAID, India Mission for “Outstanding performance “and creative work by writing several awards.

Showcased excellence in:
* Managing multiple donor audits, due-diligence and forensic Audits
* Ensuring Outstanding Ratings in Internal Audits
* Comprehensive knowledge of USAID regulations viz., CFR, ADS, AIDAR & IRS
* Managing annual program budget of USD 10 million consisting of multiple donors and foundations
* Experience in managing statutory compliances at the country level viz., GST, TDS, PF, CBCR filings, Transfer Pricing
* Experience in managing Secretarial/MCA Compliances, as applicable for the Private Limited Company
* Experience in coordinating draft agenda and minutes for the Board/Annual General Meetings

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian