Gaurav Wadhawan
About Gaurav Wadhawan
Gaurav Wadhawan is a Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in financial management, including developing cash flow reports and overseeing bank account reconciliations across multiple regions.
Work at AXA XL
Gaurav Wadhawan has been serving as the Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting at AXA XL since 2016. In this role, he is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. He manages a team of 15 full-time employees, which includes Deputy and Assistant Managers. His responsibilities encompass Treasury reporting, accounting, and cash management, ensuring the effective oversight of financial operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at EXL
Prior to joining AXA XL, Gaurav Wadhawan worked at EXL as an Assistant Manager in Finance and Accounts from 2010 to 2016. During his six years at EXL, he was based in Gurgaon. He played a significant role in developing a new Direct Cashflow Report for the International treasury team, collaborating with vendors such as FIS to enhance the Treasury Management System.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Wadhawan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Delhi University. He furthered his education at the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, where he achieved a Post Graduate Executive Management (PGEM) qualification. His educational background supports his expertise in financial reporting and accounting.
Financial Management Responsibilities
In his current role, Gaurav oversees the reconciliation and accounting of 650 bank accounts across APAC and Europe entities. He ensures accuracy in daily cash receipts and bank charges. Additionally, he conducts detailed variance analysis between forecasted and actual cash flows on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, which is crucial for effective financial management.
Treasury Management Activities
Gaurav Wadhawan plays a key role in managing daily funding activities to ensure the availability of required funds across various business units. He handles both pooling and non-pooling account limits and is responsible for creating and modifying bank accounts within the Treasury Management System. His work includes reviewing daily bank messages and interfaces to maintain operational efficiency.