Akash Singhal
About Akash Singhal
Akash Singhal is the DGM and Commercial Finance Head at Airtel, with extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance. He has held various roles within Airtel since 2015 and has a strong educational background in accounting and finance.
Current Position at Airtel
Akash Singhal currently holds the position of DGM - Commercial Finance Head at Airtel, a role he has occupied since 2021. He is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. In this capacity, he oversees commercial finance operations, focusing on strategic financial management and compliance within the organization.
Previous Roles at Airtel
Akash Singhal has held multiple roles at Airtel prior to his current position. He served as Senior Manager - Central Financial Reporting from 2018 to 2019 and as Manager - Central Financial Reporting from 2016 to 2018, both in Gurugram, Haryana. Additionally, he worked as Senior Manager - Commercial Finance Head for Global Business from 2019 to 2021, where he was involved in investment decisions for Airtel's data business.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Akash Singhal has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He achieved his Chartered Accountant qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, studying from 2010 to 2014. He also obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration between 2010 and 2013. Furthermore, he completed his Company Secretary qualification from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India during 2011 to 2013.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Airtel, Akash Singhal gained experience at ITC Limited as an Industrial Trainee from 2013 to 2014 in Kolkata, West Bengal. He also worked as Assistant Manager - DSS Mobile Business KTN Circle at Airtel from 2015 to 2016 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This early career experience contributed to his expertise in financial reporting and commercial finance.
Key Responsibilities in Commercial Finance
In his role within Airtel's commercial finance team, Akash Singhal plays a key role in agreement negotiation and closure of terms and conditions for all deals in the data business. He is also responsible for ensuring tax and regulatory compliance for Airtel's foreign subsidiaries, which is critical for the company's global operations.