Prithvi Kumar D.J.
About Prithvi Kumar D.J.
Prithvi Kumar D.J. is the Deputy Manager of Business Finance (M&A) at QuEST Global in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Current Position at QuEST Global
Prithvi Kumar D.J. currently holds the position of Deputy Manager in the Business Finance (M&A) division at QuEST Global. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he is actively involved in the entire M&A process, from pre-LOI valuation to deal closure. His responsibilities include coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, performing analyses on key metrics such as gross margins and customer contracts, and preparing MIS and P&L for newly acquired entities.
Previous Experience at KPMG India
Before joining QuEST Global, Prithvi Kumar D.J. worked as a Senior Consultant in Deal Advisory (Transaction Services/Financial Due Diligence) at KPMG India. During his tenure from 2018 to 2019 in Bangalore, he performed deep dive analyses on key metrics of target companies and was engaged in preparing key commercial terms in share and asset purchase agreements.
Early Career at BSR and Associates and KPMG
Between 2015 and 2018, Prithvi Kumar D.J. held the role of Staff Accountant at BSR and Associates, an affiliate of KPMG, where he also completed his articleship. Concurrently, he worked as an Audit Staff Accountant for KPMG in the Bengaluru Area. His early career roles involved responsibilities in audit and financial diligence activities.
Educational Background
Prithvi Kumar D.J. has a robust academic background in finance and accounting. He studied Accounting and Finance at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, achieving his Chartered Accountancy designation from 2013 to 2018. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor's of Business Management in Finance and Financial Management Services at St Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) from 2011 to 2014. He also studied at The New Cambridge High School.
M&A Process Involvement
Prithvi Kumar D.J. is deeply involved in the M&A process, handling responsibilities from pre-LOI valuations to post-acquisition support. He coordinates with internal stakeholders to determine optimal entity structures at deal closure, tracks conditions precedents and subsequent conditions, and provides temporary P&L and financial management for newly acquired entities. He also prepares MIS, P&L for in-organic entities, ensures compliance during statutory audits, and supports business performance analyses to maintain cash-positive returns.