Tathagata Mustaphi

CA | Assistant Manager at PwC India - Deals | CAT 98.5 percentiler | Finance | M&A | Options Trader
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About me

Tathagata Mustaphi is a highly accomplished finance professional with a Chartered Accountancy qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. With nearly 3 years of experience at PwC India as an Assistant Manager, Tathagata has honed his skills in deal advisory services and valuations across diverse industry sectors. His role involves leading projects, managing stakeholder communications, and consistently delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations. Tathagata's strengths lie in his attention to detail, analytical skills, creativity, and critical thinking abilities, which have contributed to his rapid promotion to senior associate within a short timeframe. Apart from his successful career in finance, Tathagata enjoys a range of hobbies and interests. He finds joy in activities like collecting watches and die-cast cars, going hiking or camping, traveling to new places, and cooking or baking. When not immersed in work or his hobbies, Tathagata unwinds by playing sports, watching movies, listening to music, and playing a musical instrument, showcasing his well-rounded personality beyond his professional achievements.

Strengths

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Creativity

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Data analysis

High achieving

Study skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Weaknesses

Easily distracted

Trouble with long-term planning

Tendency to avoid difficult conversations

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Likes

Playing with LEGO

Going hiking or camping

Traveling to new places

Cooking or baking

Playing sports

Watching movies

Listening to music

Playing a musical instrument

Dislikes

Lack of practicality

Comparison to peers

Pressure for high grade

Vague instructions

Favoritism

Slow website loading times

Qualifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Post Graduate(PG)

Chartered Accountancy

2017-07-01 - 2021-09-13

Percentage/Grade: 57

Experiences

PwC India

Assistant Manager

02/11/21 - 30/07/24

As a finance professional, I have gained valuable experience in deal advisory services, valuations for almost 3 years, working with both early-stage as well as mature companies spanning accross various sectors. As an assistant manager, my role involves leading projects with associates, dealing with stakeholder communications and delivering projects up to the client's expectations. My passion for finance and strategy is evident in my strong analytical acumen, coupled with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. This capability has not only enabled me to deliver high-quality results but also led to a fast-track promotion to senior associate within 12 months.