23, Vasant Apartments, N.S. Phadke Marg, Andheri (E), Mumbai- 400069 (INDIA)

Puja Mehta

Phone- +91-98196-93956 Email– D.O.B.:11th March, 1978

Objective

Seeking challenging profile in investment banking/ corporate consultancy where I can contribute through my analytical skills, excellent management skills, communication and industry knowledge in increasing the top-line of the organization as well as gaining growth opportunities.

Summary

Highly accomplished and motivated MBA (Finance) with Company Secretary experience and proven track record of rapport-building, resourceful problem-solving and communication skills. Has more than five years of experience in the industry. A vivacious, motivating, result oriented lady with outstanding academic and meritorious service record.

Key Skills

· Creative, Resourceful and Innovative

· Analytical and problem solving approach, eye for intricate details.

· Leadership and strong team work- a born leader, excellent at team development.

· Personal Relations- Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills, drive and enthusiasm.

· Self-initiative- Works with no supervision. A quick learner with abilities to handle teamwork.

Work Experience

1. Organisation: Ladderup Finance Limited, Mumbai

Reporting to: CEO & Executive Director

Designation: Company Secretary & Manager Finance (Since Mar ‘09)

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

· Handled live amalgamation of a Listed Company, Demerger, Reverse Merger of a Listed Company.

· Independently Worked on the Merchant Banking License to SEBI for the Co.

· Handled an Open Offer and Capital Restructuring.

· Converted warrants into shares, issue of convertible debentures & preference shares.

· Done financial valuations, analytical projections & Investment Banking deals for Companies.

· Advised on Tax & Regulatory Compliances.

· Handled Listing of shares on Stock Exchanges.

· Assisted in Budgeting, forecasts, financial statement analysis.

· Prepared business plan & reporting to the top management as to the financial performance.

· Worked actively on Union Budget 2009-10 & editorials of the Co. as part of the branding strategy.

· Preparation & Vetting of offer documents

· Regulatory Compliances & taking approvals with all statutory authorities like SEBI, CG, DP’s, ROC.

· Worked on valuations and due diligence.

· Advising on SEBI(ICDR) Guidelines, 2009; IPO & FPO.

Summer Internship (MBA-Finance):

2. Organisation: AnandRathi Financial Services Limited (Investment Banking Department), Mumbai

Reporting to: Director (Investment Banking)

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

· Assisted in handling the live IPO of Gokul Refoil & Solvents Limited. Attended road-show.

· Gave opinion on legal issues & drafted Articles for SEBI.

· Worked on a live valuation case.

3. Organisation: “Dainik Jagran” - Jagran Prakashan Limited, Kanpur–

Designation: Company Secretary (of associate Co.- Shakumbari Sugars & Allied Ind.) & Astt. Company Secretary of Jagran Prakshan Limited (From Sep ‘05 to May ‘07)

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

· Dealt with IPO related work, redressing investor grievances etc.

· Research Review of Indian Sugar Industry on the basis of which stake sale took place.

· Made Petitions to CG & SEBI for various approvals.

· Drafting & vetting of various agreements & contracts.

· Drafted First Annual Report of Jagran Prakashan Limited post-listing.

· Incorporating all the Clauses of Listing Agreement.

· Handled Capital Restructuring- a Bonus, Rights Issue.

· Dealing with Auditors, International Strategic Clients, External Agencies-NSE/BSE/NSDL/CDSL/ROC.

· Also looked after Corporate Finance related work.

4. Organisation: Continental Refractories Private Limited, Indore-

Designation: Assistant Company Secretary (From April ‘04 to August ’05)

Reporting to: Director

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

· Looked after all Company Law, Legal & Secretarial Compliances.

· Maintained Minutes, Statutory Registers, Returns all incidental documents.

· Drafted Annual Report.

5. Organisation: D.K.Jain & Co.

Designation: Assistant Company Secretary (From July ‘03 to March ’04)

· Looked after all Company Law, Legal & Secretarial Compliances of all clients.

Qualifications

Academic qualifications

· MBA (Finance) from Indian Business School, Mumbai, ‘07-09, with specialization in Investment Banking.

· Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), New Delhi - Year 2005.

· M.Com. from Indore University - Year 2002-04

· B.Com. from Kanpur University - Year 1999

School Education

· Class XII (CBSE) - Sir Padampat Singhania Education, Kanpur (Year 1996) (Score - 76%)

· Class X (ICSE) - Seth AnandRam Jaipuria School, Kanpur (Year 1994) (Score - 86%)

Additional

· NCFM: Capital Markets & Mutual Funds Module

Projects Undertaken

· A Project on analyzing China’s economy.

· A Project on analyzing Automobile & Oil Industry.

· A Live Project on financial analysis of one of the biggest Media Co.’s of the industry.

· A Project on financial research on NTPC & Live research project of HDFC & CBOP Merger.

Awards & Achievements

· Topper at all levels since school days.

· Bagged a scholarship of Rs. 3 Lacs in ICFAI, Mumbai.

· First woman to bag an entry into the Secretarial & Finance Dept. of Jagran Group.

· Bagged the best project award on IPO during SMTP (Internship) conducted by ICSI, Mumbai.

· Award winning orator at inter-school debate and elocution competitions.

References

References available upon request.

(Puja Mehta)

3.12.09