Viral Desai
About Viral Desai
Viral Desai serves as the Finance Controller at Condé Nast in India, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously held positions at Thomas Cook India Limited and Suminter India Organic Pvt. Ltd., and holds multiple accounting qualifications.
Work at Condé Nast
Viral Desai has been serving as the Finance Controller at Condé Nast India since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. He has implemented OneStream group reporting software, enhancing the efficiency of financial reporting processes within the organization. His tenure at Condé Nast has been marked by a focus on financial strategy and management, contributing to the company's operational success.
Previous Experience at Thomas Cook India Limited
Prior to joining Condé Nast, Viral Desai worked as Finance Controller at Thomas Cook India Limited from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in this position, he managed financial reporting and compliance, playing a crucial role in the financial health of the company. His experience at Thomas Cook provided him with a solid foundation in financial management within the travel and tourism sector.
Education and Expertise
Viral Desai holds multiple qualifications in accounting and finance. He studied at The American Institute of Certified Public Accountant, achieving the Certified Public Accountant designation. He also completed his Chartered Accountant studies at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Mumbai. His expertise includes direct, indirect, and international taxation, as well as the first-time adoption of Ind AS.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Viral Desai possesses a diverse skill set in finance and accounting. He specializes in acquisition and merger processes, including proposal preparation and post-merger integration. His experience encompasses group consolidation in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, and Ind AS. He is also skilled in compliance related to transfer pricing and SEZ/STPI regulations, making him a well-rounded finance professional.
Career at Suminter India Organic Pvt. Ltd.
Before his role at Thomas Cook, Viral Desai worked as Finance & Accounts Manager at Suminter India Organic Pvt. Ltd. for four months in 2014. This position allowed him to gain experience in managing financial operations within the organic products sector, further broadening his expertise in finance and accounting.