Manoj Kumar
About Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar serves as the Deputy General Manager of Finance at Bharti Airtel Ltd., where he oversees various financial operations and compliance. He has a background in finance and accounting, with experience in managing audits and financial schedules.
Work at Airtel
Manoj Kumar has been serving as the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Finance at Bharti Airtel Ltd. since 2009. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various financial operations, including the management of related party transactions in compliance with the Companies Act. He also prepares monthly financial schedules in accordance with IGAAP and USGAAP standards. His responsibilities extend to variance analysis of operating expenses, particularly for the mobile and DTH segments. Kumar leads the Global Vendor Accounting team, focusing on managing end-to-end operations and resolving issues efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Manoj Kumar holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from B.R.A.B. University, where he studied Business/Commerce from 1994 to 1997. He further pursued his education at the Vaishali Institute of Business & Rural Management, earning an MBA in Finance (Full Time) from 1998 to 2000. His academic background provides a strong foundation in finance and financial management, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Before joining Bharti Airtel Ltd., Manoj Kumar worked at Agilent Technologies as a Finance Operations Accountant from 2005 to 2009 in Gurgaon, India. During his tenure there, he gained experience in finance operations, which contributed to his skill set in managing financial processes and compliance. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on finance and accounting roles within reputable organizations.
Achievements in Financial Management
In his current position at Bharti Airtel Ltd., Manoj Kumar manages the closure of internal, statutory, and tax audits in collaboration with the audit team. He oversees the finalization of site reconciliations, lease schedules, and electricity schedules. Additionally, he acts as an approver for inventory and asset scrapping, where he assesses the financial impacts of these decisions. His role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations.