Avishek Somani Ca, Cs, MBA
About Avishek Somani Ca, Cs, MBA
Avishek Somani is an Associate Director at KPMG India with approximately 10 years of experience in finance and management roles across various sectors, including significant international experience in Europe. He has held key positions at Central Ridge Partners and Dalmia GSB Refractories GmbH, and he holds multiple professional qualifications including Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary.
Work at KPMG India
Avishek Somani currently serves as an Associate Director at KPMG India, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is involved in various aspects of audit and finance transactions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His work at KPMG is characterized by a focus on delivering strategic financial insights and guidance to clients across different sectors.
Previous Experience
Before joining KPMG, Avishek worked as General Manager at Central Ridge Partners from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Finance and Controlling Head (CFO) at Dalmia GSB Refractories GmbH from 2017 to 2020, where he operated in both Dusseldorf, Germany, and Delhi, India. His earlier roles include Executive Finance & Accounts at P.K.Kabra & Co. and M&A and Corporate Strategy at HCL Technologies.
Education and Expertise
Avishek Somani holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honours degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Calcutta. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. Additionally, he is a Chartered Accountant and a Company Secretary, having completed his studies at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, respectively.
International Experience
Avishek has approximately two years of international work experience in Europe. His role as Finance and Controlling Head at Dalmia GSB Refractories GmbH involved significant responsibilities, including heading the post-merger integration and finance function following a German acquisition. He also completed a summer internship in Finance & Controlling with ArcelorMittal in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Guest Speaker Engagements
In addition to his professional roles, Avishek Somani has contributed to academia as a guest speaker at business schools since 2015. He shares insights from his extensive experience in finance, audit, and corporate strategy, engaging with students and aspiring professionals in the field.