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Mahesh Garg

Chief Financial Officer US CPA · WA CFA DipIFRS

30+ years shaping financial strategy, governance & global compliance across Indian & multinational corporations.

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Profile Summary

Who I Am

A seasoned Chief Financial Officer and US CPA with deep expertise in Finance, Taxation, Audit, Accounting, Legal Affairs, and Supply Chain Management across multinational environments.

Proficient in IFRS, IGAAP, GST, ROC Matters, ERP Implementation & Operations, and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Proven leader in driving Green Field Project implementations and cross-border financial strategy.

Currently serving as Partner at Knowledge Excellence CPA's and as General Manager – Finance & Accounts at Bando India Private Limited, bringing a rare blend of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial advisory acumen.

Regulatory Compliance

IFRS · IGAAP · GST · ICFR-RCM · JSOX · ROC Matters

ERP & Technology

ERP Development · Implementation · IT Financial Operations

Strategic Finance

Fund Raising · Litigation · Corporate Governance · Green Field Projects

Supply Chain

Export · Import · Indirect Purchasing · Cost-Benefit Analysis

Core Competencies

Areas of Expertise

98%

Finance & Accounting

IGAAP · IFRS · DipIFRS · Financial Reporting · ICFR

96%

Taxation

GST · Direct Tax · Indirect Tax · Customs Regulations

95%

Audit & Compliance

Internal Audit · ROC Matters · JSOX · Litigation Management

92%

Corporate Strategy

Corporate Governance · Green Field Projects · Cost-Benefit Analysis

90%

ERP Systems

ERP Development · Implementation · IT Operations

88%

Supply Chain Finance

Export · Import · Indirect Purchasing · Customs Regulations

Career Journey

Professional Experience

KE

Knowledge Excellence CPA's

Partner
Jul 2025 – Present

Providing expert financial advisory, CPA services, and strategic guidance to multinational clients. Leveraging 30+ years of expertise in finance, audit, taxation, and compliance to drive measurable outcomes.

CPA Advisory Strategic Finance Corporate Governance
BI

Bando India Private Limited

General Manager – Finance & Accounts
May 2010 – Present · 15+ yrs
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Serving as GM – Finance & Accounts with comprehensive oversight of Accounts, Finance, Auditing, Taxation, Litigation, ROC Matters, ERP Development & IT Operations.

  • Leading all IGAAP, ICFR-RCM, JSOX & IFRS compliance frameworks
  • Full accountability for direct & indirect taxation and litigation management
  • Spearheaded multiple ERP development and implementation projects
  • Managed ROC matters, auditing processes, and regulatory filings
IGAAPIFRSICFR-RCMJSOXERPGSTROC
KS

KESELEC SCHREDER Private Limited

Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts
Nov 2008 – May 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos
Faridabad, Haryana, India

Served as Head of Department for Accounts, Finance & Taxation in this industrial lighting company.

  • Managed accounts, finance, direct & indirect taxation
  • Oversaw audit processes and ROC matters
  • Handled litigation and ERP development
  • Managed export & import operations
HOD FinanceTaxationAuditExport/Import
GM

GOYAL MG GAS

Assistant Account Manager
May 2006 – Nov 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos
New Delhi, Delhi, India

Managed financial operations across 35 group companies in the gas distribution sector.

  • IGAAP Closure & Finance Operations for 35 group companies
  • Project reporting and fund raising from financial institutions & banks
  • Direct Taxation and Litigation management
  • Loan servicing & Surplus Fund Investment strategies
IGAAPFund Raising35 CompaniesLoan Servicing
Academic Foundation

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Accounting & Finance · License: WA State
CPA
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) The ICFAI University, Tripura Accounting & Finance · 2009 – 2013
CFA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Maharshi Dayanand University Banking, Corporate, Finance & Securities Law · 2005 – 2007
MBA
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak Accounting & Finance · 1993 – 1996
BCom
Professional Credentials

Certifications

US Certified Public Accountant

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Licensed – Washington State (WA)

🏛 AICPA 📍 WA License ✅ Active
CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

ICFAI University · 2009–2013
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DipIFRS

Diploma in IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards
✓
CG

Corporate Governance

Advanced Corporate Governance Certification
✓
MBA

Master of Business Administration

MDU · Banking, Finance & Securities Law
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Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Open to CFO advisory roles, board positions, and strategic finance consultancy engagements.

Email maheshgarg76@gmail.com
Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mahesh-gargg
Current Role Partner, Knowledge Excellence CPA's
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