Ca Jithu Koshy
About Ca Jithu Koshy
Ca Jithu Koshy is the General Manager of Finance at Virohan, with a strong background in finance, accounting, and management, and extensive experience in various leadership roles.
Work at Virohan
Currently, Ca Jithu Koshy serves as the General Manager - Finance at Virohan, a role he has held since 2021. He has been instrumental in building the finance function from the ground up, contributing significantly to the organization's value creation. Koshy oversees the corporate annual operations plan, collaborating with the CEO to set growth guardrails for FY 2023-24. He has ensured tight budget management during a fundraising year, effectively managing runway and cash burn while maintaining growth targets. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in Virohan's USD 7 million equity fundraise in FY 2022-23 by leading the financial due diligence process.
Education and Expertise
Ca Jithu Koshy has a diverse educational background in finance and management. He earned a Bachelor in Commerce from Indira Gandhi National Open University from 2008 to 2011. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from CIMA, completed in 2013, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance and Accounting from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, obtained in 2014. Koshy further enhanced his qualifications with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management in 2019 and a Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards from ACCA in 2021.
Background
Before joining Virohan, Ca Jithu Koshy held several key financial roles. He served as Chief Financial Officer at Vivartana Ventures India Private Limited from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Ooredoo Qatar in various capacities, including Finance Program Manager and Senior Financial Analyst, from 2017 to 2019. His career began at KPMG as an Assistant Manager in Audit & Assurance Services from 2011 to 2013. Koshy also gained experience as a Costing Specialist at Ooredoo Qatar and as an Articled Assistant at Varma & Varma, Chartered Accountants.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ca Jithu Koshy has demonstrated strong leadership and financial management skills. He led the corporate sales function at Virohan, managing a team of over 50 employees during a leadership transition. His contributions to Virohan's financial strategy have been significant, particularly in ensuring effective budget management during critical fundraising periods. Koshy's role in leading the financial due diligence process for Virohan's USD 7 million equity fundraise in FY 2022-23 highlights his expertise in financial operations and strategic planning.