A transformational, people leader with wide experience in financial and accounting operations, internal auditing, business finance and controllership, preparation and consolidation of financial statements, team management and leadership including review of accounts, finalization of books for reporting, audit and tax filings and so on. I enable businesses to be more successful and profitable and being a catalyst for positive risk culture and change. I bring out the best in people and helps businesses to be more responsive to risk and to thrive.Currently heading, Divisional Audit at ITC Hotels, a division of ITC, an Indian Conglomerate, having a diversified presence in FMCG, Hotels, Packaging, Paperboards, Speciality Papers and Agri-business.I am a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Cost & Works Accountant and my career has spanned more than 20 years at ITC. Skills, Experience and Accomplishments.Devised and implemented policies and procedures such as Pricing Policy, Credit Policy, Discount Policy, Taxes, Purchasing, and so on for excellent organizational performance in terms of profitability.Rich knowledge of latest financial tools including working knowledge of SAP; assessed prevailing corporate environments by reviewing and enhancing all accounting procedures. Merit of being national finalist at a Television Programme called ‘Hunt for India's Smart Investor’ organized by Zee Business and Reliance Money in August 2009