SHANKAR GAUTAM
Kathmandu,Bagmati
Summary
A Corporate Strategy and Business Development Specialist and a Chartered Accountant known for generating, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to aid strategic growth aligned with governmental policies. Excelled as a Business Surgeon, offering expert financial problem diagnosis and management over 12 years. Furthermore, have been recognized as an Academic Scholar, renowned for expertise in IFRS and for being a highly acclaimed lecturer in accounting and financial reporting. Achieved success in negotiating critical missions highlighted by observation skills, persuasion, and legal knowledge honed through intra and inter-firm negotiations. Moreover, an Entrepreneur Enthusiast with a passion for innovation in industries such as tourism, agriculture, and real estate, demonstrating expertise in business formation, finance, and management. As an Internal Control and System Developer, helped businesses with efficient procedures and policies that have reduced costs, prevented revenue loss, and enhanced operational efficiency within organizations. A situational leader emphasizing adaptability, employee empowerment, and fostering a positive workplace environment through continual motivation and coaching.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Offshore Team Manager
Trident Financial Group
07.2023 - Current
- Managed team of 12 employees through effective communication, regular team meetings, training, and development.
- Developed high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering positive work environment.
- Measured and monitored targets for employees to drive company success.
- Participated in partner meetings and contribution to strategic discussions.
- Worked with all entity types from Sole Trader, Company, Trust and Partnership.
- Prepared Special Purpose Financial Statements, Tax Returns and BAS.
- Bookkeeping including adjustments to Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.
- Communicated with ATO and clients directly on real time basis.
Managing Partner
G.S.N. Associates, Chartered Accountants
04.2012 - Current
- Managed startup independent firm specializing in rendering wholesome business consulting and risk advisory services to more than 150 clients with team of up to 40 employees in Legal, Banking, Auditing, Capital formation, Human resource, Marketing and Information Technology.
- Embraced relevance of good management and proper governance structure.
- Strived continuously for effective leadership through various forms of learning and practice.
- Held frequent communication, meetings and trainings with the team to keep them informed of the firm's vision, policy and current events and ensured high morale and motivated team.
- Ensured firm has adequate policies and procedure in place to effectively manage and mitigate the day to day risk.
- Continued encouragement towards development of value added service offerings, which generated more revenue per client and less likely that the client will sever the relationship.
- Represented on behalf of clients before statutory and regulatory authorities, banking and financial institutions, vendors and negotiated business deals which best suits client.
- Manged grievances and arbitration among partners, co-workers, co-owners and shareholders.
- Showed democratic leadership with collaboration and affirmation of partner and employees in planning, execution and decision making.
Board of Directors (Public Shareholder)
Prabhu Life Insurance Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
- Appointed in Board of Directors by the public shareholders in 4th Annual General Meeting of shareholders for a period of 4 years.
- Strengthened company''s financial reporting framework through effective transition from existing accounting standards to IFRS.
- Enhanced shareholder value by managing the investment portfolio equivalent to $140 millions yielding higher returns.
- Championed corporate governance best practices, improving overall board performance and accountability by chairing Audit committee.
- Spearheaded successful merger between Prabhu Life Insurance and Mahalaxmi Life Insurance in 2023. The capital after merger being $40.29 millions.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and active participation among executives and board members during the board meetings.
Founder
Sewa 360 Private Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Incorporated the company with statutory authorities ensuring regulatory compliances.
- Developed strong partnerships with 15 businesses and Association of Chartered Accountants of Nepal to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions for managing operation, client, accounts, human resources and out of pocket expenses in a service industry, especially IT, Accounting firms, legal firms, engineering firms, etc.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Co-Founder
Liberty Holdings Private Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Incorporated the company with 16 shareholders ensuring regulatory compliances
- Raised $300,000 capital from individuals and invested the funds for long term in capital market, real estate and infrastructure projects providing lucrative yield.
- Evaluated market trends to identify opportunities and conducted strategic discussion with the board members and stakeholders.
Assistant Faculty
Westcliff University (USA)
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared and delivered 4 lectures each week on Financial Reporting, Managerial Accounting and financial Management for students pursuing MBA Program.
Article Assistant
Oswal Sunil & Company, Chartered Accountant
01.2007 - 08.2010
- Developed professional relationship with client and skepticism in performance of assigned work which enhanced professional capacity and skills.
- Strictly adhered to firm's policies, code of conduct, independence and integrity in carrying engagements.
- Assisted team in execution and completion of internal, statutory and stock audit engagements, including planning, review and documentation.
- Communicated immediately observations requiring attention of those charged with governance, engagement partner and seniors.
- Performed any other work as may be delegated within my skill and capabilities.
Education
CA -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India08.2011
Bachelors - Business
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal11.2008
Skills
- Offshore Team Management
- Australian Taxation
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Business Advisory
- Business Process Automation
- Xero (Accounting Software)
- Xero (Practice Management)
- MYOB(Accounting Software)
- QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
- Microsoft Office
- IFRS
- Auditing
- Data Analysis
Languages
Nepali
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Personal Information
Title: Chartered Accountant
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Physical Fitness
- Reading Books
Timeline
Offshore Team Manager
Trident Financial Group
07.2023 - Current
Board of Directors (Public Shareholder)
Prabhu Life Insurance Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
Founder
Sewa 360 Private Limited
01.2021 - Current
Co-Founder
Liberty Holdings Private Limited
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Faculty
Westcliff University (USA)
03.2018 - 02.2019
Managing Partner
G.S.N. Associates, Chartered Accountants
04.2012 - Current
Article Assistant
Oswal Sunil & Company, Chartered Accountant
01.2007 - 08.2010
CA -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelors - Business
Tribhuvan University
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