Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
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Sojanya Bum

Thane

Summary

Chartered Accountant with 16+ years of leadership experience in Finance & Accounts across NBFCs, Banks, and Big 4 consulting firm. Proven expertise in managing the Balance sheet and implementing the controls in finance processes, fundraising, financial planning, RBI compliance, automation of finance processes, and board-level reporting. Track record of driving process efficiency, managing lender relations, and delivering business-aligned financial strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Vice President – Finance & Accounts

Svasti Microfinance Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2020 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end Finance and Accounts for NBFC-MFI with ₹1,300 Cr AUM, ensuring compliance with RBI and other regulators.
  • Led fundraising initiatives, raising ₹2,400 Cr in debt at a competitive cost of funds.
  • Implemented automation in finance processes, reducing manual errors, and improving turnaround time.
  • Implemented controls in the financial processes.
  • Strengthened lender and investor relations, ensuring adequate liquidity.
  • Prepared business plans, tracked performance, and presented quarterly updates to the Board.

Vice President – Finance

IDFC Bank Limited
08.2015 - 08.2020
  • Contributed to core finance team managing standalone and consolidated financial statements and annual report preparation.
  • Ensured compliance through successful migration to Ind-AS reporting, achieving audit readiness.
  • Designed and implemented accounting frameworks for new product launches and system integrations.
  • Coordinated with auditors, audit committee, and RBI to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Led financial system migration projects that enhanced accuracy and operational efficiency.

Senior Manager – Finance

HDFC Bank Limited
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Prepared US GAAP financials & ensured SEC compliances
  • Managed disclosures, annual report, and statutory filings within the tight timelines
  • Handled RBI and regulatory requirements seamlessly.
  • Assisted CFO on specific projects
  • Prepared IGAAP financials, and handled consolidation at Bank and at the Parent level

Associate

Price Waterhouse
Mumbai
06.2009 - 08.2011
  • Conducted statutory audits for Goldman Sachs India, Franklin Templeton AMC, and CLSA India.
  • Led IFRS audits for Mauritius and Cyprus, managing inter-office coordination.
  • Coordinated audit teams of 3 to 6 members to ensure delivery of high-quality financial reviews.

Article Assistant

K. S. Aiyar & Co.
Mumbai
04.2006 - 04.2009
  • Led internal audits, statutory audits, and compliance reviews for listed and unlisted companies.
  • Conducted process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing to identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensured adherence to Accounting Standards and regulatory norms through rigorous evaluation.

Education

Chartered Accountancy (Final) -

ICAI
01.2008

B.Com -

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s
01.2006

Chartered Accountancy (PE-II) -

ICAI
01.2005

AISSCE (CBSE) -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
01.2003

Skills

  • MS Excel (Advanced)
  • PowerPoint
  • Oracle
  • Core Banking Systems
  • LMS

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Secured All India Rank 44 in C.A. P.E. II, Nov 2005
  • Awarded Best Article Assistant, K. S. Aiyar & Co., 2009
  • Awarded GEM (Going the Extra Mile), PwC, for outstanding project delivery

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports enthusiast – Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Chess

Timeline

Sr. Vice President – Finance & Accounts

Svasti Microfinance Private Limited
09.2020 - Current

Vice President – Finance

IDFC Bank Limited
08.2015 - 08.2020

Senior Manager – Finance

HDFC Bank Limited
08.2011 - 08.2015

Associate

Price Waterhouse
06.2009 - 08.2011

Article Assistant

K. S. Aiyar & Co.
04.2006 - 04.2009

Chartered Accountancy (Final) -

ICAI

B.Com -

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s

Chartered Accountancy (PE-II) -

ICAI

AISSCE (CBSE) -

Kendriya Vidyalaya

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