Kamal Bhatt is an experienced Finance Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist with over nine years of diversified experience across Agri tech, Hospitality, Logistics, and Infrastructure sectors. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, he is known for his analytical approach, commitment to accuracy, and hands-on leadership style. Passionate about continuous learning and organisational excellence, he aims to contribute strategically to long-term business growth and build strong, compliant, and transparent finance functions.
Kamal has a proven track record in steering end-to-end financial operations, including monthly and annual book closure, standalone and consolidated financial reporting, fund management, and due diligence support. His expertise extends to Direct and Indirect Tax compliance, payroll administration, internal control strengthening, and coordination with auditors, investors, and regulatory bodies. He has played a key role in implementing ICFR controls, enhancing governance frameworks, and ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Earlier in his career, he held pivotal positions at OTIPY (Crofarm Agriproducts Pvt Ltd), OYO (Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd.), Maple Logistics (World Window Group), and Innovative B2B Logistics Pvt Ltd (Adani Group). Across these roles, he led GST implementation, oversaw tax audits and assessments, developed MIS frameworks, improved internal control systems, resolved compliance issues, and implemented revenue-protection and self-audit mechanisms. His ability to streamline processes and reinforce governance frameworks has consistently strengthened financial operations within the organisations he served.
He currently serves in a key finance leadership capacity at the University of Southampton – Delhi, where he aims to strengthen financial governance, enhance compliance frameworks, build scalable and efficient finance processes, support institutional growth, and drive overall operational excellence. His approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring robust financial discipline aligned with organisational objectives.