Sumit Batra
About Sumit Batra
Sumit Batra is a Financial Controller with extensive experience in finance and accounting across various sectors. He has played significant roles in major infrastructure projects and has a strong educational background in commerce and finance.
Current Role as Financial Controller
Sumit Batra has been serving as a Financial Controller at a confidential organization since 2021. In this role, he oversees financial operations and ensures compliance with financial regulations. His responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, contributing to the organization's financial health.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Sumit Batra held various roles in finance. He worked at EY as Associate Vice President from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on financial advisory services. Before that, he was with JNPT - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust as Assistant Vice President Finance from 2017 to 2020, managing financial aspects of significant projects, including the Nagpur Mumbai Super Communication Expressway.
Educational Background
Sumit Batra holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, he achieved C.A Inter in Accounting and Finance from 2007 to 2009.
Key Projects and Contributions
Sumit Batra played a significant role in the financial feasibility study for acquiring an 18% stake in Dredging Corporation of India. While at JNPT, he managed the financial operations for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port project, which had a budget of approximately INR 2633 Crore. He also implemented a new process that facilitated direct importer access, resulting in over 1500 registrations within 15 days.
Career Progression in Finance
Sumit Batra's career in finance began as a Financial Analyst at XL Dynamics India Pvt. Ltd. from 2014 to 2015. He then transitioned to various managerial roles, including Manager Finance & Accounts at HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions and Manager Accounts and Finance at Xrbia Developers. At Xrbia, he managed financial operations for a portfolio of 10 ongoing real estate projects.