Vinayak Gupta
About Vinayak Gupta
Vinayak Gupta is a Senior Manager at Airtel, where he ensures compliance with internal risk frameworks and manages financial analysis for African operations. He has a background in accounting and taxation, having previously worked at American Express and holds a Chartered Accountant designation.
Work at airtel
Vinayak Gupta has been employed at airtel as a Senior Manager since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with internal risk frameworks, which helps maintain the integrity of financial results. He manages the balance sheet health card by checking critical reconciliations and releasing fiscal tracker scores. Additionally, he provides business analysis on balance sheet movements to support planning and forecasting teams. His work includes preparing consolidated quarterly balance sheet decks for African entities, which are presented to the group controller.
Previous Experience at American Express
Vinayak Gupta worked at American Express from 2012 to 2018, holding two positions during his tenure. He started as an Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2014 in Gurgaon, where he gained foundational experience in financial management. He then advanced to the role of Senior Financial Analysis Manager from 2014 to 2018, where he further developed his skills in financial analysis and management.
Education and Expertise
Vinayak Gupta studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he focused on Accounting, Audit, Taxation, and Finance. He achieved the Chartered Accountant designation, completing his studies from 2005 to 2011. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Support for African Operating Companies
In his current role at airtel, Vinayak Gupta supports two major African operating companies, specifically Kenya and Congo B, by acting as a proxy controller. This involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with corporate standards, contributing to the overall financial health of these entities.