🚀 Driving Financial Transformation | 21+ Years across multiple industries 🌐| Chartered Accountant & US CPA Candidate I Your go-to CFO & Financial StrategistHello! I'm Amar, your dedicated financial partner navigating the complexities of the business landscape. With over two decades of experience spanning diverse industries like Pharma, Retail, Chemical, and Textile, I bring a wealth of expertise to every financial challenge.My role has evolved from managing treasury operations, funds raising, statutory compliance to spearheading major SAP implementations and leading companies through pivotal financial transformations.My career is a testament to building solid financial foundations and steering companies towards their objectives.Each step of my career, from Sandoz to Skretting, has been about enhancing financial performance and establishing robust audit systems. I’m someone who looks at a balance sheet and sees a story ready to unfold.My approach is simple yet impactful: I think big while meticulously attending to the smallest details that drive significant outcomes. From optimizing financial frameworks to nurturing high-performing teams, I've been instrumental in ensuring sustainable growth and financial health for the organizations I've served. Strategy is my game.I blend technical proficiency with strategic vision to transform finance into compelling narratives of resilience, efficiency, and innovation.My role goes beyond just balancing the books; it's about being a catalyst for change, a strategist for growth, and a mentor to aspiring finance professionals. Whether it's elevating MIS systems, ensuring statutory compliance, or spearheading CAPEX projects, I'm committed to delivering excellence every step of the way. Talk about audits, budgeting, or strategic planning, and I’m your man. Let's connect to explore how we can drive financial brilliance together. How my skills and experience can contribute to the success of your organization. Whether you're seeking a strategic partner to steer financial initiatives or a visionary leader to inspire your team, I'm ready to make an impact.Whether you're looking to optimize operations, chart a course for growth, or simply exchange insights, I'm here to collaborate and make a difference. If enhancing financial frameworks and driving business success are on your agenda, I believe a conversation is overdue. Looking forward to connecting!Click the connect button, and let's embark on this journey towards financial success together! 💼📈
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Professional Chartered AccountantFreelance Apr 2024 - Present
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Head Of FinanceFoodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2023 - Jan 2024Mumbai, Maharashtra, InResponsible for Financial Reporting, laying down and streamlining policies and Procedure, Handling Audits, Designing Internal Control Procedure across both the divisions Banqueting and Catering Operations along with Restaurant Division. Improving Local MIS reports -
Finance ControllerSkretting Nov 2018 - Sep 2023Stavanger, Rogaland, NoCollaborate with country head to manage business, advise, and drive success. Ensure legal compliance, oversee financial operations, streamline team activities, provide skill training, and manage audits effectively.• Saved DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) by >100 days through execution of best practices.• Reduced slow, non-moving inventory by €0.5M while heading inventory management efforts.• Coordinated with the project team for building a feed mill with a CAPEX value of €18.5M.• Generated INR 2M worth of savings while negotiating for the CAPEX project in addition to negotiating bank charges with the bank, resulting in deriving potential savings.• Steered all facets of working capital management, including credit and inventory control for achieving corporate’s short/long-term goals.• Maintained and improved direct and indirect GST tax compliances. • Provided a leadership role along with effective suggestions while participating in the annual budget exercise.• Established business relationships with external legal counsel for dealing with legal cases of the companies.• Performed quarterly forecast of submission considering the most recent business scenario.• Encouraged ANZ Bank for term loan and project finance through utilization of strong negotiation skills.• Introduced business process design, including incorporating several policies and procedures for better internal control.• Devise, deploy, and rationalize policies/procedures concerning operations excellence, risk management, and internal controls.• Conducted group internal audit, first group audit in history, attained a satisfactory audit rating for the company.• Deployed credit management procedure in 2020, resulting in decreasing substantial credit risk for the business.• IFRS implementation.• Scheduled and ran short-term and long-term financial planning exercises (LRP) for the company. -
Head FinancePuratos Nov 2015 - Oct 2018Groot-Bijgaarden, Brussels, BeAppointed to serve as a Finance head, responsible for supporting business on financial aspects in conjunction with cross-functional department. Supervised and streamlined finance and accounts activity along with deploying required procedures for improvement. Led the accountabilities of MIS for local management, product pricing, working capital management, CAPEX monitoring, fixed assets management and IT operations excellence. Recognized for completing overall assigned operations in addition to delivering executive-level support to higher management.• Successfully received “Green Audit” status from group internal audit, 1st time in the company history. • Improved the reliability of internal financial control systems and implemented required changes for advancement.• Formulated and executed long-range, results-driven strategic plans that streamlined business.• Conducted statutory and internal audits as well as analysis of gross margin across BU and product-wise.• Conceptualized and prepared budget annually along with submitting to headquarter for approval as well as performed mid-yearly forecast and submitted to higher management. • Single-handedly led the implementation of GST for the entire company by spearheading the team.• Chaired the break-even initiative in conjunction with the general manager, thereby achieving break-even in 2016.• Headed and completed successful SAP implementation for the entire company.• Derived cost savings through negotiation for insurance premium for the company. -
Dgm FinanceAvenue Supermarts Ltd May 2014 - Nov 2015Streamlined cash management procedures, including collection, handling, and usage of cash. Established rapport with the bank to conduct business transactions smoothly. Formed opinion on the financial statement of the company through statutory audit as well as executed recommendations given by the internal audits department.• Authored and issued unlisted non-convertible debentures and commercial paper.• Handled monthly MIS for all business segments and quarterly results. • Increased company value and economic wealth through project capitalization and other fixed asset accounting.• Oversaw and handled cash flow and other accounting operations on day-to-day basis.• Introduced the idea of cash pooling to VP – finance, thus saving the interest cost.• Managed general manager’s key responsibilities as per the directions of the Vice President – Finance.
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Sr Manager FinanceSandoz Private Limited Sep 2005 - May 2014Basel, Basel-Stadt, ChHeld overall accountabilities for managing entire treasury operations, including forex management and statutory compliance requirements. Kept management informed with the statistics related to forex and fund management. Oversaw all facets of fund management through bank borrowing and inter-corporate deposits. • Acted as an integral part of the statutory audit team, focusing on controlling allotted areas in addition to preparing for the audits as per the timelines given by the management.• Managed financial reporting and accounting functions for the business unit as per accounting framework and manual designed by Novartis based on IFRS in compliance with time constraints.• Defined and enforced standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting and reporting requirements.• Ensured correctness of accounts, handled accounting schedules, and maintained compliance with Novartis accounting guidelines.• Determined the difference between actual and planned through monthly cash forecasting.• Successfully received RBI approval for long-pending merchanting transactions.• Leveraged strong communication skills to negotiate rates with banks for working capital financing.• Controlled marine, fire, and other insurances for the company.• Received certificate of appreciation for solely leading audit of entire inventory valuation, complicated reconciliation, and cost audit. -
Chief AccountantGrabal Alok Impex Limited Sep 2004 - Sep 2005Reporting to CFO & CEO of the CompanyResponsible for • Day to Day monitoring of overall Accounting.• Preparation of Quarterly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss A/c for Limited Review and Publish results. Statutory Audits.• Preparation of Daily and weekly MIS Reports for the Management.• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account.
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Account ExecutiveReliance Silicones Jan 2002 - Sep 2004Reporting to Vice President Finance Responsible for • Preparation of Monthly Profit & Loss Account.• Preparation of Budget, Expense MIS and various reports required by Top Management.• Financial Statement as per Companies Act.• Preparation of Notices, Resolution & Minutes of Board & Members meetings.
Amar Manhas Education Details
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The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of IndiaChartered Accountancy -
University Of MumbaiCommerce
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