Birendra Kumar Maharana
About Birendra Kumar Maharana
Birendra Kumar Maharana serves as the Assistant Vice President of Finance at Cigniti Technologies, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles in companies such as Flagstone Reinsurance and Shell.
Work at Cigniti Technologies
Birendra Kumar Maharana has been employed at Cigniti Technologies since 2015. He currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President Finance, a role he has occupied since 2018. In addition to this title, he serves as the Global Finance Controller, overseeing financial operations and strategies. His tenure at Cigniti Technologies spans over nine years, during which he has contributed to various financial management initiatives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Birendra Kumar Maharana worked at several notable organizations. He served as Manager - Finance at Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. from 2010 to 2013 in Hamilton, Bermuda. He also held the position of Assistant Manager at Shell in The Hague, Netherlands, from 2009 to 2010. His earlier roles include working as a Research Analyst at iGate from 2007 to 2009 and as a Senior Analyst at Copal Amba from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Birendra Kumar Maharana studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in New Delhi, where he focused on accounting and finance from 2001 to 2005. He also pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Khallikote College in Berhampur from 1998 to 2001. In 2013, he attended the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for further studies in accounting and finance.
Achievements in Financial Management
Birendra Kumar Maharana has successfully transitioned accounting and regulatory compliance functions from Switzerland to India for Haverford BPO group companies. He led the MI & Financial Controller’s role for a Shell Lubricant Plant in France, demonstrating his ability to manage complex financial operations across different jurisdictions. His experience includes setting up processes to manage accounting and regulatory compliance functions for international group companies.
Early Career in Investment Banking
In the early phase of his career, Birendra Kumar Maharana gained experience in the investment banking and equity research domain. He worked at iGate Corp. and Copal Amba, where he developed skills in financial analysis and reporting. His foundational experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in financial management and compliance.