Arpita Upadhyay

I help companies strengthen their finance function by providing hands-on expertise in IFRS reporting, consolidation, financial controlling, Finance transformation and technical accounting. I support finance teams during peak periods, project transitions, audits, or when specialised accounting knowledge is needed but not available in-house.
My services include:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation
Monthly/quarterly group consolidation (multi-entity, multi-currency)
Preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS / Swiss GAAP FER / US GAAP
IFRS conversion, transition, purchase price allocation, and complex transactions
Preparation of annual report disclosures & notes

Technical Accounting Advisory
IFRS analysis (IFRS 9, 13, 15, 2, 16, 3, IAS 19, IAS 28 etc.)
Drafting accounting memos and policy documentation
Supporting finance teams during audit or regulatory reviews
Implementing governance, accounting policies, and review frameworks
Financial Controlling & FP&A
Budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis
Review of monthly performance KPIs
Process optimisation & internal controls
Automation using Power BI, Python, Excel, Zoho

Project & Interim Support
Temporary cover for Controller / Senior Accountant / Group Reporting roles
Finance transformation, system migration, closing acceleration
ESG/Non-financial reporting setup support

I am an IFRS specialist and finance professional with over a decade of experience in Big 4 advisory (KPMG) and international environments. I have supported global groups, mid-sized companies, and startups in delivering accurate financial reporting, resolving complex accounting questions, strengthening internal controls, and improving finance processes.

Colleagues describe me as structured, reliable, and analytical with strong communication skills. I enjoy simplifying complex standards, building efficient processes, and helping companies achieve clarity and compliance in their financial reporting.

I live in Zurich, and I am available for on-site or remote project work.

My services are ideal for:
1. Swiss SMEs, scale-ups, and international companies
Needing part-time or project-based support in consolidation, IFRS, or controlling, without hiring a full-time senior finance role.
2. Finance Directors / CFOs
Looking for reliable interim support during:
audit season
parental leaves
system changes
staff shortages
IPO/transaction preparation
IFRS/GAAP conversion
3. Companies with cross-border operations
Who require accurate multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and strong technical accounting expertise.
4. Startups & fast-growing businesses
Needing help to build finance processes, reporting packs, accounting policies, and investor-ready statements.
5. Audit firms & consulting firms
Requiring external IFRS or project-based support on engagement teams.