5 Minutes With… Deeksha Bhatnagar

From her first job at a hotel in her hometown of Udaipur, India, to working in tech AI startups, oil & gas, consulting, retail and more, Senior Finance Associate Deeksha Bhatnagar has had an interesting and diverse career path. Read on to get to know her, discover her secret talents, and what she likes best about working at Accela Finance in our latest 5 Minutes With feature…

Which team are you part of and what are you in charge of?

I am part of the Finance and Co Sec Team. I am in charge of managing the dedicated setup of clients for accounting and Payroll services.

What does a typical day look like for you?

No two days are similar. A typical day may start with a client call, reviewing accounts/preparing management reports, and several deliverables to clients. In between, there may be several client calls.

Which aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?

I enjoy liaising with clients to understand their business needs to ensure our accounting services fit in well with their needs and expectations. I like working with startup/fast-growing companies to streamline their financial/accounting needs.

What do you think the future of finance will look like?

The future of finance is automation (possibly AI-driven) with a human touch/connection to bring together the best of both worlds.

What is the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

In the past, I have worked with many industries including Tech AI startups, Oil & Gas, Consulting, Retail, and Hotels. My first job was quite interesting, which was with a hotel. People from all over the world used to visit the hotel located in Udaipur, India (my city is famous for Lakes and Palaces). I was part of the finance team, but we used to hear a lot of interesting stories from Housekeeping F & B, chefs, and restaurant managers about the guests in our morning meetings. It was interesting to know how they deal with situations.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I was a State level Badminton player, and I am an amateur photographer.

What is one thing you couldn’t live without?

My son Darsh!

Imagine your perfect night - are you staying in or going out?

I love going out and exploring unexplored places. I love meeting new people and trying new cuisines.

What’s something that’s always in your refrigerator?

You will find fruit, Kombucha, Probiotic - Yakult and chocolates in my fridge.