Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation and Innovation
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Associate Director – Financial Controller
I'm Gaurav Pahwa
17+ years of finance leadership across SaaS, IT, and service industries. I help startups and small businesses streamline accounting, improve financial clarity, and reduce manual work — with a free consultation to get started.
FP&AAI AutomationIFRSInternal ControlsERP Implementation
Professional Summary
Finance Controllership professional with 17+ years of experience supporting global finance operations across SaaS, IT, and service environments. I specialize in Accounts Payable leadership, global controllership, US GAAP compliance, Big 4 audits, ERP transformation, automation, cross-border compliance, and corporate insurance management.
As an adaptable and forward-thinking finance leader, I drive organizational excellence through financial transformation initiatives, rigorous internal controls, and precise financial reporting.
I am deeply committed to exploring innovative AI-driven finance automation to reduce month-end close cycles, streamline operational workflows, and support strategic M&A due diligence at an executive level.
Core Expertise
Financial Controllership
FP&A
ERP Implementation
Internal Controls (SOX / ICFR)
Financial Reporting
Compliance & Audit
Automation & AI Workflows
Accounts Payable Governance
Treasury Management
Financial Transformation
Strategic Finance
M&A Due Diligence
Professional Experience
Executive experience snapshot readable in under 10 seconds.
2015
Wingify (VWO)
2015 — Present
Remote
Lead global controllership, FP&A, audit, and compliance for Wingify Group across India,...
2011
Canon Business Process Services
2011 — 2015
Delhi, India
Transitioned & Handled End to End P2P, R2R, O2C, Payroll, Reconciliation, Closing...
2010
Yum! Brands
2010 — 2011
Gurugram, Haryana, India
P2P, Three Way Matching
2010
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)
2010 — 2010
Gurugram, Haryana, India
UK Hotel Accounting - R2R
2008
GENPACT
2008 — 2010
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Handling Critical Performance Standards
Education
Continuous executive education focused on digital transformation, strategic finance, and modern accounting leadership.
eMDP Strategic Management , Strategy
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Certified Professional in Transactional Finance & Accounting
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
National institute of business management
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce
Delhi University
IFRS, Accounting
International academy of certification and Training
Certifications
Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (CSOE)
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
QuickBooks Online Certification
Revenue Recognition IFRS 15 & ASC 606
Certified Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt
Licenses & Professional Credentials
- SOX 404 Compliance
- Internal Controls Framework
- ERP Systems
- ISMS 27001
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Financial Governance
"Maintaining the highest standards of financial governance and rigorous compliance methodologies."
Technology & Systems
ERP
- SAP
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
Accounting
- US GAAP
- IFRS
Compliance
- SOX
- ISMS
Automation
- AI workflows
- Macros
- Financial reporting automation
Languages
Professional working proficiency
English
Hindi
German
Ready to Elevate Your Financial Operations?
Let's discuss how my expertise in controllership, automation, and compliance can drive strategic value for your organization.