Dr. Charu N Thakur

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CMA (Dr.) Charu N Thakur

Managing Director, R C Endeavour Services Private Limited

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Professional summary

Distinguished educator and former senior management professional with over 25 years of experience across the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), BSNL, and the Border Security Force (BSF).

A Fellow Member of ICMAI and a Ph.D. holder in Management, specializing in Cost & Management Accounting and Strategic Finance.

Proven track record in training middle-level government executives and contributing to SCOPUS-indexed research. Expert in integrating sustainability and the Balanced Scorecard into financial management frameworks.

Core specializations

  • Accounting: Cost & Management Accounting, Advanced Accountancy, Financial Reporting.
  • Strategy: Strategic Management, Balanced Scorecard Implementation, Circular Economy.
  • Public Sector: Government Budgeting, Financial Advice, Audit & Administration.
  • Digital Teaching: Proficient in MS Office Suite, online training delivery, and academic counseling.

Professional experience

Senior Management & Financial Advisor — BSNL / BSF / Dept. of Telecom (15 years)
Led large-scale administrative and financial functions at senior management levels for premier government organizations. Provided high-level financial advice, managed multi-crore budgets, and oversaw complex audit and accounts departments. Successfully implemented cost-control measures and streamlined HR/administrative workflows.

Corporate Trainer & Academic Counsellor — Govt. Sector / CDOE, Panjab University (1999–Present)
Current Academic Counsellor at CDOE, Panjab University (2025–26). Conducted a workshop for young entrepreneurs on "Raising Capital and Finance Management for Start-Ups" at GGDSD College, Chandigarh. Delivered a lecture on "Idea to Impact: Why Start-Ups Soar or Sink" at MCM DAV College, Chandigarh. Designed and delivered specialized training modules on Financial Management and Budgeting for middle-level government officers. Gold Medallist in training at the National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM) during Civil Services Training.

Academic qualifications

Ph.D. in ManagementIGNOU, New Delhi
Fellow Member (FCMA)Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ICMAI)
MBA (Finance)Panjab University, Chandigarh — University Rank 3rd
Certificate in Advanced AccountancyWharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, USA
PG Diploma in Environment & Sustainable DevelopmentIGNOU, New Delhi — First Division
B.ComGovernment College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh — University Rank 3rd (Punjab Univ.)

Selected publications & research

  • — Organic Agri-Produce (2023): "Government Policies for Promotion of Processed Organic Food Products," CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). SCOPUS Indexed.
  • — Balanced Scorecard (2022): "Challenges in the Implementation of Balanced Scorecard in Telecom Industry," JETIR.
  • — Telecom Economics (2018): "Economic Analysis of Telecom Sector in India," Uppal Publishing House.
  • — Sustainability (2015): "Carbon Credits: Mechanism and Trends," Outreach Journal.

Conference presentations

  • — International: "Telecommunication Companies: Paving the Path for Circular Economy" (AICTE/ICCEMIS 2021).
  • — International: "Integration of Sustainability with Balanced Scorecard" (SGGS College, 2020).
  • — National: "Social Entrepreneurship: Threats & Opportunities in India" (UGC Sponsored, 2014).