RAHUL SINGAL
Chartered Accountant
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with 15+ years of expertise in Strategic Financial Planning, FP&A, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, and M&A. Proven track record of driving financial performance, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing financial controls, and spearheading business transformation initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant General Manager – Finance
Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd (INR 1,700 Cr turnover)
- Spearheaded strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Conducted business performance analysis, presenting key insights to leadership for strategic decision-making
- Played a pivotal role in business restructuring and M&A, including deal evaluation, valuation modeling, and due diligence
- Partnered with senior management and investment bankers for 5-year strategic planning and growth initiatives
- Led financial reporting for standalone and consolidated results, ensuring compliance with SEBI (LODR) regulations
- Implemented Oracle Fusion, FCCS, and Enterprise Planning Module, improving financial reporting accuracy
- Treasury management: Optimized working capital, maintained DSO/DPO/inventory days, and raised funds from top banks at competitive rates
Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts
HCL Infosystems Limited
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Listed company (INR 4,500 Cr turnover)
- Played a critical role in M&A activities, including deal structuring and financial due diligence
- Managed quarterly/annual financial reporting, ensuring transparency and compliance with corporate governance norms
- Implemented ECL models for various business lines, ensuring risk-adjusted financial reporting
Manager – Finance & Accounts
Emaar India Land Ltd.
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Real Estate sector (INR 10,000 Cr portfolio) subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC Dubai
- Led business restructuring initiatives, including demergers and asset hiving-off
- Managed quarterly/annual financial reporting, ensuring transparency and compliance with corporate governance norms
- Successfully analyzed and implemented Ind AS 115 and IFRS 15 for real estate projects
- Implemented internal financial controls, improving compliance and reporting efficiency
Deputy Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Telecom Sector (INR 10,000 Cr turnover)
- Preparation of annual operating plan at corporate and circle level
- Responsible for preparation of monthly decks with comprehensive business view and rolling flash and forecast
- Conducted variance analysis, financial modeling, and cost optimization to drive profitability
- Developed robust financial models to assess the viability of strategic investments
Education
Executive Program in Business Management -
Indian Institute of Management, IIM
Kolkata, India 07.2023 - 07.2024
Master in Business Finance - Business Finance, Valuation, M&A
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI)
New Delhi 06.2014 - 07.2015
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting, Auditing, Strategic Finance, Costing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
New Delhi, India 07.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Commerce
Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
New Delhi 07.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
M&A, Business Restructuring & Valuation
Financial Modeling & Decision Support
Financial Reporting & Compliance (GAAP, IFRS, Ind AS)
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
ERP Implementation & IT System Integration
Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation
Key Achievements
🏆 Apollo Stellar Achiever Award 2024 – Recognized for outstanding contributions to financial management.
🏆 ‘Breakthrough Achievement' Performance Rating – Consistently rated top performer for two consecutive years.
🏆 Played a pivotal role in business restructuring, and financial due diligence of EMAAR MGF demerger .
Technical skills
SAP
Oracle
Hyperion
One Stream
Impulse
Power BI
ChatGPT
MS Office
Timeline
Executive Program in Business Management -
Indian Institute of Management, IIM
07.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant General Manager – Finance
Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited
02.2022 - Current
Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts
HCL Infosystems Limited
11.2018 - 02.2021
Manager – Finance & Accounts
Emaar India Land Ltd.
09.2016 - 11.2018
Master in Business Finance - Business Finance, Valuation, M&A
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI)
06.2014 - 07.2015
Deputy Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
02.2014 - 09.2016
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting, Auditing, Strategic Finance, Costing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
07.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Commerce
Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
07.2004 - 06.2007
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