With over 17 years in the maritime industry, I am a Finance Executive with a track record in strategic financial leadership and operational excellence. My career, involving financial performance optimization, risk management, and cost efficiency, has spanned diverse cultures in Hong Kong, India, and Dubai.As the Finance Director at KC Maritime Group, I've spearheaded initiatives driving financial success through strategic financial planning and execution. Notably, I have led key projects such as the development of comprehensive financial strategies, execution of significant refinancing efforts, and successful implementation of Accounting and HR software systems. Leveraging my expertise in dry-bulk shipping, complemented by robust skills in financial modeling, research, ship manager’s audit, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, I have consistently played a pivotal role in enhancing business sustainability and profitability.I hold an MBA from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and am honoured to be a Fellow Member of CA, CMA, and ACCA. I am proud to be a founding member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's (ICAI) Hong Kong Chapter. ▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Led the development and execution of KC Maritime Group's financial strategy, substantially enhancing capital allocation and cash flow management.𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Negotiated and secured a significant margin rate reduction in vessel refinancing, unlocking millions of dollars in funds and optimizing the company's financial position.𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Achieved substantial cost savings by meticulously optimizing operational and financial expenses, contributing to the company's long-term sustainability and financial health.𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Spearheaded the successful implementation of accounting and HR software systems, enhancing operational efficiency and boosting productivity.▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹▹𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞▹ Financial & Accounting (F&A) Leadership▹ Maritime & Dry-Bulk Shipping Sector▹ Risk Management▹ Cost Reduction Strategy▹ Strategic Business Planning▹ Budgeting & Forecasting▹ Internal Controls▹ Ship Manager Audit▹ Vessel Transactions ▹ Negotiation▹ Financial Modelling▹ Regulatory Compliance▹ Financial Analysis & Reporting▹ Capital Projects▹ ESG & CSR𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐛𝐚@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦