Nehal Choytan
Chamouny
Summary
Experienced finance and audit professional with a strong background in accounting and assurance engagements across diverse industries including agri-business,private equity, real estate, hedge funds and insurance. Currently an Accountant at Agria Limited managing financial reporting, bookkeeping and statutory fillings. Former Auditor at KPMG Mauritius delivering value adding audits to a vast portfolio of client (IFRS, Lux GAAP and US GAAP). Dedicated and highly reliable individual who combines professional judgement and technical knowledge to respond to new challenges; while complying with established protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Agria Limited - Rogers Agribusiness and Real Estate Development
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with management to prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in line with strategic objectives
- Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
- Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate financial records.
- Act as the main point of contact for external audits, facilitating smooth and timely audit processes.
- Prepare board papers and management reports to support high-level decision-making.
- Daily/weekly tasks include bank reconciliation, cash flow forecast, review of debtors and creditors
Senior Fund Accountant
Apex Financial Services Limited
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Preparation of NAV reporting pack for funds (both Private Equity or Hedge Funds)
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and Financial Statements and at such frequency as required by clients
- Effect statutory filings with FSC, ROC and other statutory bodies and Review of distribution notices, capital call notices and capital account statements
- Liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
- Handling daily operation of private equity structures such as investments instructions, transfer instructions, risk free instructions.
Assistant Manager, Audit
KPMG Mauritius
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Involved in assurance engagements including statutory audits and agreed-upon procedures in various sectors namely real estate, private equity, insurance, asset management and investment holdings.
- Part of virtual secondment team for KPMG Luxembourg (14 months - Experienced Associate).
- Part of virtual secondment team for KPMG US . Exposure to Lux GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS.
- Provide coaching to junior staff members during progression of audit.
- Deal with client on a daily basis and perform allocated tasks with minimal manager/partner supervision.
- Always up to date with accounting standards and KPMG guidance throughout continuous trainings.
- Deal with component auditors for audit instructions and DPP for review of financial statements.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
London College of Accountancy
Bachelor of Science - Finance minor Law
University of Mauritius
08-2020
Higher School Certificate -
Royal College Curepipe
01.2016
Accomplishments
- HSC - Ranked 24th Economics side boys - National Level
- HSC - Ranked 7th Sociology (Subsidiary subject)- National Level
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies and Interests
Networking, Travel, Sports
Timeline
Accountant
Agria Limited - Rogers Agribusiness and Real Estate Development
03.2025 - Current
Senior Fund Accountant
Apex Financial Services Limited
10.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager, Audit
KPMG Mauritius
08.2020 - 09.2024
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
London College of Accountancy
Bachelor of Science - Finance minor Law
University of Mauritius
Higher School Certificate -
Royal College Curepipe
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