• Leveraging 31 years of experience in managing overall finance & accounts, costing function across manufacturing of auto spare, oil and gas, ceramic, trading FMCG (Sugar), Service industries
• Acted as a Trusted Advisor, provided financial advisory on financial structures, in key decision making processes by providing value added suggestions & shortcomings aimed at optimizing business process, implementing efficient controls and augmenting profits
• Formulated new policies & procedures, driving business growth & long-term expansion plans, due diligence, cost reduction initiatives through proper control, process & efficiency improvements and new system implementation
• Developed business strategies, led financial, budgeting, business forecasting to help short-term and long-term planning of the organization
• Led Accounts & Finance Department, ensured smooth running of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Dept. and efficient processing (finalization of accounts and preparation of financial statements) of company’s receivables & payables
• Carried out the treasury management functions including managing organization’s financial resources, including cash, investments, and risk exposures, to ensure the achievement of its financial goals
• Facilitated internal financial control and ensured compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements
• Examined variances between actual and forecasted numbers (actuals vs. forecast, period-over-period actuals) along with providing an insight on the variances
• Reviewed and analysed the MIS / financial reports covering revenue reporting, profit & loss, cash flows along with variance explanations
• Distributed reports to/from investors; maintained relationship with the Banks & Financial Institutions for raising funds, also maintained investor relations
• Presented a true and fair view of financial position by ensuring timely preparation of reports & statements, evaluated them for facilitating decision-making process
• Managed large teams by setting inspirational goals; defined KPIs & metrics for the team and ensured achievement of the goals