Professional Experience:
Anusandhan Trust: Chief Finance & Administrative Officer: July 1994 to September 2024
Statutory compliance:
Ensured compliance and mitigated the complexities of the statute and the periodic amendments of (a) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010.; (b) The Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950; (c) Income Tax Act, 1961; (d) Labour laws like Maternity Benefit Act, Social Security Statutes, PoSH Act, etc.; (e) Independently handled statutory audit for 25+ year.
Ensured timely filing of (a) Foreign contribution returns, changes, etc.; (b) Annual returns, Change reports and estimated budgets with the Office of Charity Commissioner; (c) TDS returns, PF payments and returns, PT payments and returns, ESIC payments and returns, etc.
Donor Compliance: (a) Over 3 decades, handled about 120 crore turnover with almost equal amount of foreign and local funding spread over more than 250 projects. (b) Dealt with over 90+ donor agencies which included government funding, United Nations funding, Corporate Social Responsibility funds, foreign university funding and funds received from both Indian and foreign private foundations. (c) Vetting of donor and regranting agreements (20 partners) and carefully perusing the compliances required for each agreement; (d) Handled donor audits successfully.
Successfully handled FCRA renewals, periodic visits from MHA representatives, Income Tax scrutiny / appeals and Charity Commissioner assessments.
Effectively and efficiently managed teams of administration, human resource management, finance and accounts under one umbrella located at more than 4 locations with a total of over 13 members. Provided team leadership through periodic training, orientation to latest amendments and changes implemented for smooth functioning.
Negotiated property redevelopment deal for the organization: (a) Centrally involved in decision making, negotiation and execution of redevelopment of the office premises in Mumbai from appointment of Project Management Consultants, developing strategies with lawyers, negotiating with builder and obtaining a profitable deal for the organization; (b) Obtained substantial increase in area and negotiated commercial premises status leading to increased returns; (c) Obtained substantial amount of Corpus for the organization through 50% reduction in purchase of extra space vis – a – vis agreed price, negotiating extra car parking spaces and providing amenities like air conditioning free of cost.
Mission for Vision, Tulsi Trust, Tulsi Eye Hospital: Director – Compliance & Support Services: April 2026 to September 2026
Provided oversight and support on legal, regulatory, compliance and support-services matter across the organization, working closely with senior management and external advisors.
Prepared and reviewed regulatory impact notes, compliance roadmaps, action plans and management updates relating to legislative and regulatory changes.
Supported development and review of policies, employee handbook provisions, SOPs and internal compliance documentation.
Ensured POSH compliance, including policy documentation, Internal Committee processes, awareness initiatives, training and statutory disclosures.
Supported initial DPDP compliance work, including review of data-related processes and consent documentation.
Worked with HR, Finance, Operations and other functional teams to facilitate implementation of compliance requirements and address identified issues.
Extensive study on applicability of Shops & Establishment in 13 States, leave provisions and classification of employees as workers and managerial staff.
Provided inputs and oversight to HR on implementation of the Labour Codes.