Ashish Chadda

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Group Chief Financial Officer @ Taifa Gas Group of Companies
Nairobi County, Kenya
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Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya
About Ashish Chadda

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”― Alan LakeinI am a strategist visualising the future while in the present. This has led me to oversee a fund portfolio worth more than Euro 600m. I accomplish all of this because I am fearless, confident, engaging, have excellent leadership skills and I am a visionary with exemplary interpersonal skills. Over the years, I have exerted great effort to develop exemplary interpersonal skills which have enabled me to initiate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including government, lenders and investors, both locally and internationally.I drive value and understand the trends shaping the future of finance, making me an excellent strategist.I am known to showcase an extraordinary ability to quickly identify external threats in the business environment, accurately predict their effects on the bottom line and swiftly initiate appropriate mitigation strategies. In this regard, I succeeded in steering the company through the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, making fundamental shifts to ensure survival and sustainability while retaining all members of staff.I have served on several boards where I influenced governance, improved turn around strategies and financial controls systems. I take pride in staying current with the latest financial information technology applications and seek to leave a positive lasting impact on communities and the people around me.I have an F.C.C.A. from Strathmore University, Kenya and hold a Master of Science in Financial Accounting from the University of the West of England, Bristol Business School, UK.

Ashish Chadda's Current Company Details
Taifa Gas Group of Companies

Taifa Gas Group Of Companies

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Group Chief Financial Officer
Nairobi County, Kenya
Employees:
54
Ashish Chadda Work Experience Details
  • Taifa Gas Group Of Companies
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Taifa Gas Group Of Companies
    Nairobi County, Kenya
  • Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited Aug 2015 - Present
    My responsibilities at LTWP include: • Review and update the Project Financial Model.• Developing and implementation of financial procedures in line with the best practices.• Formalize and maintain and up to date Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual.• Oversee the issuance of financial information in accordance with IFRS Standards.• Reporting of financial results to the Board in accordance with the calendar commitments• Introduced and monitored a reliable control system.• Ensuring appropriate insurance coverage, in conjunction with the management team.• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations. • Advise the Board on the risk or contingencies arising.Key Achievements: • Brought in funding of €475.5m (KES 56 Billion) from a Lender Group of 15 global lenders.• Proactively managed the lender Common Terms Agreement requirements.• Introduced various controls including an ERP that brought in tight controls on financial reporting and procurement.• Brought in 10 international shareholders that injected a base equity contribution of €109m and standby equity of €40m.• Part of management team that successfully completed the largest wind farm in Africa and largest direct foreign investment in Kenya history.• Proactively managed the cash flow position of the company to ensure adequate cash.• Through tight controls managed a saving of €15m.
  • Sameer Group
    Director Of Various Companies Under The Sameer Group
    Sameer Group Jul 2008 - Jul 2015
    Nairobi, Kenya
    While at Sameer Group, I served as: Director Yana Investments, Director Sasini Coffee House, Director Sameer Business Park Director, Chairman of the Finance Committee Ryce (EA) Ltd, and Member of the Audit Committee.Responsibilities: • Involved in various due diligence reports for takeovers, mergers and acquisitions.• Involved in negotiations and financial projections for takeovers, mergers and acquisitions.• Involved in implementation of key strategy initiatives that have led to turn around of profitability.• Introduced and monitored various Key Performance Indicators of CEOs of various listed Companies.• Enactment of good corporate governance principles.Key Achievements:• Involved in financial structuring of various takeovers. This involved arriving at a value of a company, financial structuring, finalising shareholder’s agreements to ensure shareholders protections, negotiating the Sale and Purchase Agreements.• Project management skills and comprehensive finance knowledge enabled me to lead the project team of Sameer Business Park complete the Project, a project of more than 500,000ft2, within a period of 2 years and below budgeted cost.
  • Intex Group
    Group Finance Manager
    Intex Group Oct 2004 - Jul 2008
  • Reed Accountancy Ltd
    Accounts Administrator
    Reed Accountancy Ltd Nov 2003 - Aug 2004
    Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  • Intex Group
    Internal Audit Manager
    Intex Group Jan 2002 - Sep 2003
  • Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services
    Audit Manager
    Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services Aug 2000 - Dec 2001
  • Madin Care Consultancy
    Internal Auditor
    Madin Care Consultancy Jan 2000 - Jul 2000
  • Swaly & Co. Auditors
    Audit Assistant
    Swaly & Co. Auditors Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

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Ashish Chadda works for Taifa Gas Group Of Companies

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Ashish Chadda's current role is Group Chief Financial Officer.

What schools did Ashish Chadda attend?

Ashish Chadda attended University Of The West Of England, Strathmore University.

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