As Head-Finance & Accounts, functions to spearhead the expansion and growth of the business in Uganda by managing Accounts and Finance Function.• To Supervise the Accounting Function of the Unit in close cooperation with Operations. Review Ledgers and Reports in ERP.• To Provide Strategic, Meaningful and Timely MIS to support the growth and expansion of the business.• Successfully Implemented Microsoft Navision ERP at Uganda and Rwanda• Timely Interactions with Banks for Financial assistance to fund and fuel the expansion.• Monitor and report the performance of the Stock & Debtors and Retail outlets to management and Banks.• Monitor the Gross Margins of the Products and report to management, Suggest corrective actions for Variations. • Ensure total compliance with Corporate Statutory & Tax Obligations with Uganda Revenue Authority. Ensure timely filing of VAT, PAYE, WHT and Income Tax Returns.• Complying with Company Secretarial Obligations with ROC Kampala. (Annual Returns, Share Transfers, Share Certificates etc) • Interact with Statutory Auditors for timely closure of Audit.• Develop local team to handle growth in an efficient and effective manner.• Due Diligence work coordination with BDO Mauritius for New Investment

Leading the Finance and Accounts Function of Gulf Petrochem UAE- East Africa Business across Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda ( 3 Entities). Responsible for ERP-MS Nav implementation across units. Statutory and Legal Compliance, Banking and Finance Management, Cash Flow Management, Accounts Supervision and Audit, Internal Audit and Risk Management, Statutory Compliance, Team Management and Development, Business Development Assistance, Business Project Projections and Profitability assessment.

On Sabbatical to attend a few courses Diploma IFRS (INTL) ACCA UK- From Sept 2016 to Dec 2016.Successfully Completed in Jan 2017

• Develop, Maintain and Manage entire financial and accounting operations and controls• Liaising and negotiating with banks and financial institutions for enhancement of working capital facilities as well as raising term loans at favorable terms to meet fund requirements. Handled Banking Operations with Tanzania Investment Bank, CRDB PLC and National Bank of Commerce Dar Es Salaam.• Oversee Treasury Operations of the SBU (Working Capital, Post Import Loans, Term Loans etc.). Ensure smooth repayment of Post Import Loans.• Preparation of Annual operating plan for capital & revenue expenditure and financial evaluation of capital expenditure.• Formulating budgets, conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected and actual results, recommending and implementing corrective actions.• Formulating need-based business plans / strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation & realize organizational goals.• Prepare Regular Review reports and Monthly MIS Report.• Monitor Branch Operations and recommended closure of non-profitable branches.• Prepare and monitor Cash Budgets, Income statements and Monthly Performance statements for the SBU• Cash Flows Management and Optimisation through Account Receivable & Payable coordination. Implemented tight monitoring of debtors.• Fix selling prices and monitoring Gross Margin for all products..• Manage timely International LC & BG Requirement.• Coordinating internal and statutory audits; evaluating internal control systems / procedures with a view to highlight the shortcomings and implementing necessary recommendations.• Review Contracts & Contractual obligations, Dealership agreements and Lease agreements.• Ensure Statutory Compliances and filing returns–With Holding Tax, VAT, Service Tax,Custom Duty.• Tally Maximisation project at Quality Group as a preliminary step to Microsoft Logistics ERP.• Tax Accounts for Tanzania Revenue Authority. Compilation and submission of Tax Accounts

Firepro Systems is a Company engaged in Project / Contract Management Engineering space connected with Real Estate Space. Leader in providing end to end engineering solutions in Fire safety, survellance and security in (Real Estate, Commercial Complexes, Home Automation, Infrastructure (Airports, Ports, Metros etc). It has PAN India presence through its 5 regional offices employing 1300 people. Some of its prestigious projects include New Delhi Common Wealth Games, Bangalore Metro Rail,Varnasi Airport, JayPee Formula 1 Track Noida etc. It has 100% subsidiaries in Dubai (UAE), Singapore,Germany and Australia.Reporting Level- CFO/COO/CMDTeam- 25 persons in Accounts & Finance across Corporate, Regions & Verticals.Auditors- M/s Ernst & Young-BangalorePrimarily Responsible--Supervision of Accounting at Corporate.-Management of Working Capital (Cash Credit, WCDL, Vendor Financing, Buyer Credit etc) under Multiple Banking Arrangement (10 banks ranging from Public sector banks,Private Banks to Foreign Banks) with Funded Limits and Non Funded Limits-Monitoring and Managing LC & BG Limits utilisation and report. Operation of Escrow account.-MIS Reports and QIS to banks.-Cash Flow Management, Monitoring of PAN India Accounts Payable.-Overseas Direct Investment and Funds to Subsidiaries-Seek avenues for Funding growth & expansion through debt / PE / VC etc-Assist in Group Policy Implimentation.

TSS is an Export Buying House representing Brands like Amber Crombie & Fitch (A&F), American Eagle Organisation (AEO), Caribien Joe, William Sonama etc.Group Entities Supervised- One Subsidiary in USA, 3 Entities in India, One Entity in UAE.Reporting Level- Directors/PromotersTeam Handled- 18 persons across Accounts,Finance,HR & Logistics.Primary Responsibilities are--Supervision of Accounting & Statutory Audit Closure for all companies in the Group.-Oversee the accounts of 100 % Subsidiary in USA & UAE for CPA Review.-Timely submission of Management Information Systems (MIS), Budget Vs Actual along with corrective points if any.-Supervise the Direct & Indirect Tax Aspects of the company in close coordination with Statutory auditors.'-Timely department employee appraisals to Management, Employee motivation and retention.-Assist the Group in implementing Policies & Procedures-Expansion Project accounting & Controls.Generic Responsibilities are--Weekly & Monthly review of cash flow projections vs Actual for optimum fund allocation & utilisation. Review of Bank reconciliations.-Review & Drive the Age wise Accounts Receivable & Payable for collection plan.-Review C ommission / Revenue Accounts through Invoice Audit to ensure the Accounts Receivable is correctly captured and no revenue is lost.-Ensure timely payment of vendors,Rental contracts, contract payments at all locations.-Prepare Annual (Zero Based Budgets) and analyse variances.-Oversee HR, Administration & Logistics.-Ensure timely submission of statutory dues (TDS,VAT,Service tax,Customs & Excise duties,Advance Income tax) etc and its compliance.-Negotiate with Insurance Brokers to derive maximum benefit for the Group.-Review & Vet payroll and arrange its payments.-Verify and Monitor Capital Expenditure for the Group.

Reporting Level-Country Manager (Group) & M.D (India) and HQ France.Team Handled- 14 persons in Accounts & Finance across 3 Group companies.Primary Responsibilities are:-Multi-divisional group Accounts consolidation and reporting through Hyperion package for Global consolidation.-IFRS and Indian GAAP reporting requirements.-Project Funding & Working capital, Bank Guarantees and Letter of Credit for import of machinery.-Supervised the Direct tax and Indirect tax aspects of the company.-Timely coordination & completion of Statutory, Internal, Tax and Transfer pricing audits.-Expansion Project accounting and control reports.-Timely department employee appraisals to Management, employee motivation and retention.-Assist in implementing Group Company Policies and Procedures in India.Mile Stone--Financed Project Expansion by INR 140 Million by equity enhancement and Term Loan.-Participated and Obtained INR 40 Million for Working Capital enhancement from BNP Paribas Bangalore. -Due Diligence at Carbone Lorraine Madras Pvt Ltd.Generic Responsibilities are:-Review Weekly and Monthly Cash Flow Projections vs Actuals.-Age wise review of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable for collection plan. Interaction with Group companies world wide for AR / AP accounts reconciliation.-Ensure timely payment of Vendors and contractors at all locations-Monthly closing of accounts and timely consolidation of division MIS reports and report the same in Monthly hyperion package.-Preparation of Annual (Zero Based) Budget, Analysis of Variances from Budgets.-Ensure timely submission of statutory dues (TDS,Service tax, Customs and Excise duties etc) and its compliance.-Derive maximum Insurance benefit to the Company in close consultation with Insurance Brokers.-Ensure Support for quick Implementation of ERP package -Ensure monthly staff pay roll checking and arrange payment.-Monitor the Capital Expenditure spending of the Group in India.

Reporting Level- Board of Directors and HQ.FranceDirector Identification Number (DIN)-02059234This company in Carbone Lorraine Group is engaged in the manufacture of various grades of Carbon Brushes.I was a director for 2 years responsible for its accounts, audit and statutory compliances.

Reporting Level- President and Board of Directors.Team Handled- 14 persons across 2 factories & Corporate Office.Auditors-M/s K.P.Rao & Co BangalorePrimarily Responsible for:- -Accounts closing, consolidation and finalisation,-Statutory and Internal Audit Closures.-Budgeting and variance analysis, -Monthly Information Reports (MIS) by 10th of the Month-Direct taxes-Filing of tax returns,Reply to Income tax scrutiny orders.-Indirect taxation ( Central Excise, Sales tax, Service tax), Statutory compliances,-Project Expansion finance arrangement and reports etc.-Arranged and Managed Working capital Banking, Treasury. -Managed Public deposits (to the tune of INR 70 to 100 Million) collection,repayment,Interest outgo and Annual returns.-Involved in the implemmentation of ERP (IB Spin specially meant for textiles) both at the Head Office for Accounts integration and Trial balance-Involved in due diligence audit in the year 2007 when the promoters sold their shares to M/s RSWM.Mile Stone--Prepared and participated in 2 project expansions of INR 150 Million and INR 120 Million.-Handled independently 3 Preventive Excise Audits and inspections.

Reporting Level- Financial Controller & President.Team Handled- 6 persons across Accounts, Commercial & Stores.Responsible for:- -Factory accounts and finalisation.-Zero based Departmental Budgets and consolidation. -Company Profit and Loss Forecasts and analysing the variances.-Indirect taxes ( Central excise, sales tax assessements),Handled Audits from Central Excise (Division and Preventive and Intelligence) and also sales tax assessements from 1995 to 2004.-Service tax returns and control,Managing Factory bank accounts and reconciliations, -Payroll checking and payments, -Vendor payments, -Local and export sales accounting, My team and myself handled on an average 20 to 25 export containers (both 20ft and 40ft) a month.-Review of Internal audit report and replies.-Monthly and yearly Inventory checking and reports, -Costing and Cost audit reports, audit and finalisation.-Involved in the implementation of ERP (IB Spin specially meant for textiles) in Accounts, Inventory, Stores,Sales and Payroll modules.-I was also involved along with other teams in the TPM/ TQM excercise of the company

-This was a Green Field Project (First time in India) to manufacture Thermistors (PTC and NTC) in Joint Venture (between Bowthorpe Thermometrics India Pvt Ltd 75% and Namtech Consultants 25%.Reporting Level-Managing Director (India) and Finance Director -UKAuditors-M/s.Ernst & Young Bangalore-Responsible for initial set up of the Organisation, follow up on SIA approvals,Advance licence,Membership approvals. -Set up the accounts and finance department and reporting systems to United Kingdom.-Obtained Term loan from an Indian bank for initial operations.-Vendor and rental payments.-Payroll preparation and payment.-Monthly exports and sales accounting.-Bank working capital Management with Bank of India.-Statutory Audit and accounts closure.

Reporting Level- GM (Commercial)-Plant & Finance Director (HO)Responsible for-Budgets and Variance analysis.Accounts preparation and closing.Stautory Audit and closure.Inventory taking and valuation.Payroll checking and payments.Managing Vendor paymentsPayment of Royalty for technocal collaborations and filing RCD reports

This is a group company of Advani Orelekon Ltd,Mumbai engaged in manufacture, trading of welding rods and personal care products.Reporting Level-AGM (Commercial)-Plant & GM Corporate Development-(HO)Responsible for-Accounts preparation, closing and Audit.Factory sales and despatches.Monthly Information Reports to Corporate Office MadrasCentral Excise and sales tax