ANANT AGARWAL
Summary
Finance professional (CA, ACCA) with 9+ years’ experience in US GAAP/IFRS reporting. Expertise in bonds, PE funds, and mortgage loans; strong in close, reconciliations, P&L analysis, SOX, audits, and regulatory reporting. Proven team lead with success in process improvements and system migrations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Investment Accounting
Accenture
11.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded accounting system migration from Clearwater to BlackRock; managed UAT, resolved issues, documented processes, and mentored analysts to enhance reporting timelines.
- Managed US GAAP accounting for mortgage loans: JEs, reconciliations, P&L analysis, and reporting accuracy.
- Executed NPL accounting for foreclosures, modifications, and REO; conducted CECL allowance analysis to support risk assessment.
- Prepared NAIC Schedule A (REO) and B (mortgage loans); reconciled BlackRock sub-ledger with SAP GL and delivered management reports with actionable portfolio insights.
- Execute SOX controls, maintain audit-ready documentation, and coordinate with external auditors for statutory and internal audits.
Senior Associate – Fund Accounting
Lighthouse Canton
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed private equity fund accounting: NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, fee review, ensuring accurate reporting for investors.
Deputy Manager – Financial Reporting
AXA XL
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Played a key role in US GAAP-to-IFRS conversion during AXA's acquisition of XL Catlin, supporting reporting transition, accounting alignment, and UAT for holding, suspense, and income reports.
- Applied IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework — assessed Stage 1–3 exposure and calculated 12-month and lifetime ECL using PD, LGD, and EAD inputs which reduced credit loss provision.
- Supported Solvency II reporting: validated and classified investment assets by security type, credit quality, and liquidity tier (L1/L2/L3). Prepared SOX-compliant reports; ensured audit completion and global consolidation reporting.
Audit Assistant
SK Agrawal & Co.
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed statutory audits, tax audits, and limited reviews across cement, paper, and real estate sectors, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Assisted in preparing detailed audit reports for client financial statements.
- Reviewed accounting records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted fieldwork to gather evidence and support audit findings.
Education
ACCA -
ACCA Global
01-2025
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
01-2016
B. Com (Honours) -
Calcutta University
01-2011
Skills
- Investment Accounting & Reporting
- Private Equity & NAV Accounting
- Financial reporting standards
- Financial closing processes
- Balance Sheet and PnL Reconciliations
- SOX compliance and Audit management
- Team leadership and CECL modelling
Timeline
Team Lead – Investment Accounting
Accenture
11.2022 - Current
Senior Associate – Fund Accounting
Lighthouse Canton
06.2022 - 10.2022
Deputy Manager – Financial Reporting
AXA XL
06.2017 - 05.2022
Audit Assistant
SK Agrawal & Co.
01.2016 - 12.2016
ACCA -
ACCA Global
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B. Com (Honours) -
Calcutta University