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11 Jul 2024, 07:52
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I am a Chartered Accountant looking to pursue my MBA from ISB next year.
Please find my profile below:
Academics:
10th – 96% (SSLC-2014)
12th – 85% (CBSE-2016; 95 in all 3 commerce subjects, 88 in English and 54 in Maths)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from IGNOU – Certification pending
Chartered Accountancy - Qualified Today (11-Jul-2024)
Work Experience – 1 year and 10 months (as of Jul-2024)
Articleship for 3 years from Feb-2018 at a boutique firm (A start-up by Ex Big 4 associates) and then associated with them as a part of the leadership team for 1 year and 10 months, and had a partnership offer to stay there.
Extracurricular
So took a gap year and finished my CA and Bcom(AF) and now would be joining a company in FP&A or Mergers and Acquisitions or Finance associate in a Fintech company to bridge my role towards Fintech Product Management (i.e. not taking on core audit or tax roles)
Matters I need clarity:
I am a Chartered Accountant looking to pursue my MBA from ISB next year.
Please find my profile below:
Academics:
10th – 96% (SSLC-2014)
12th – 85% (CBSE-2016; 95 in all 3 commerce subjects, 88 in English and 54 in Maths)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from IGNOU – Certification pending
Chartered Accountancy - Qualified Today (11-Jul-2024)
Work Experience – 1 year and 10 months (as of Jul-2024)
Articleship for 3 years from Feb-2018 at a boutique firm (A start-up by Ex Big 4 associates) and then associated with them as a part of the leadership team for 1 year and 10 months, and had a partnership offer to stay there.
- Led a team of 10 Audit executives and handled assignments involving Statutory audits, Due diligence, GST Refunds and Management consulting in industries such as Real estate, Shrimp Farming and Exports, Pharmaceuticals, Information technology, Food and Hospitality, FMCG, Apparel, Startups, and NGO.
- Re-engineered the audit division in a very short time
- Successfully obtained GST refund totaling nearly 20 crores for many clients
- Managed client relationships ranging from startups to corporations with annual turnovers exceeding 1500 crores
- Processes set-up: Audit approach and structure for GST and Statutory Audits, GST Refund assignments, and Recruitment process.
- Personally Trained and up-skilled more than 30 team members
- Coded and Built Templates and automations tools out of self-initiative for GST Refund, Project Matrix, 2A Reconciliation, HSN code finder, GST NTL, Employee Cost, ESI, EPF, TDS, etc. some of which resulted in 100x increase in productivity and time saving
- Interviewed and recruited top talent, adding significant value to the organization
- Been part of Key strategic decisions in the leadership team and added exceptional value and insights.
- Ideated a Fin-tech tool for audit and accounting industry.
Extracurricular
- Divisional Level Football Player
- Any physical or sport activity
- Gaming
- Research
- Volunteering at Fly High India, 2019-22
- Volunteering at Robin Hood Army, 2019-22
- Volunteering at Auroville, 2023-24
So took a gap year and finished my CA and Bcom(AF) and now would be joining a company in FP&A or Mergers and Acquisitions or Finance associate in a Fintech company to bridge my role towards Fintech Product Management (i.e. not taking on core audit or tax roles)
Matters I need clarity:
- Would the ISB MBA programme help a Non-tech person to transition to Fintech Product Management?
- Would ISB consider my pre graduation work experience to satisfy the 2 years eligibility criteria? Resulting in me eligible to apply for 2025 intake.
- Does my profile has a good chance for selection assuming a score 720+ in GMAT?
11 Jul 2024, 08:07
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Hi , Manoj_0328
Your profile demonstrates a solid blend of academic excellence, professional experience, and leadership in finance and audit, making you a strong candidate for ISB's MBA program. The ISB MBA program can help a non-tech person transition to fintech product management through its comprehensive curriculum, fintech and digital transformation electives, and strong industry connections.
Your achievements, including re-engineering audit processes and obtaining significant GST refunds, showcase your problem-solving skills and leadership capabilities.
Answering your questions: The ISB MBA program can help a non-tech person transition to fintech product management. ISB offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes fintech, digital transformation, and product management electives.
ISB typically requires two years of full-time post-qualification work experience. However, given your 3-year articleship and subsequent 1 year and 10 months in a leadership role, ISB might consider your case favorably. It's advisable to contact ISB admissions to confirm if your pre-graduation work experience can count towards the 2-year eligibility, potentially making you eligible for the 2025 intake.
Target a 720+ GMAT score and focus on essays demonstrating how ISB can bridge the gap to your dream career. Good Luck
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11 Jul 2024, 08:20
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Hi Manoj,
If you have qualified as a CA today, then you would most likely not be able to apply to the PGP program this year, you need to have 24 months of post qualification experience. The articleship period does not technically add up for the eligibility to ISB PGP. We will be connecting with Mr. Amit Tyagi from ISB admissions tomorrow, feel free to bring up your question directly with him - you can register here for the same: LIVE QnA About ISB Admission Process
As for pivoting to product management without a technical background, it totally depends on the JD and the nature of the organisation. It also depends on what skills do you build from now on to pivot (assuming you would need 2 years of work exp to apply to ISB - there is a good enough time for you to prepare for your desired career shift) and how it clicks with the recruiters.
The ISB PGP program no doubt gives you a strong base on the management side of things. I would recommend that you should research deeper into which organisations would you be good fit for in the Fintech space, what positions do they offer post MBA and what skills do they require. Focus on building the requisite skills to get there.
All the best!
If you have qualified as a CA today, then you would most likely not be able to apply to the PGP program this year, you need to have 24 months of post qualification experience. The articleship period does not technically add up for the eligibility to ISB PGP. We will be connecting with Mr. Amit Tyagi from ISB admissions tomorrow, feel free to bring up your question directly with him - you can register here for the same: LIVE QnA About ISB Admission Process
As for pivoting to product management without a technical background, it totally depends on the JD and the nature of the organisation. It also depends on what skills do you build from now on to pivot (assuming you would need 2 years of work exp to apply to ISB - there is a good enough time for you to prepare for your desired career shift) and how it clicks with the recruiters.
The ISB PGP program no doubt gives you a strong base on the management side of things. I would recommend that you should research deeper into which organisations would you be good fit for in the Fintech space, what positions do they offer post MBA and what skills do they require. Focus on building the requisite skills to get there.
All the best!
Manoj_0328
