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BRIEF OVERVIEWSenior finance professional experience various facets of business management, Start-up expert, over 25 Years of post-qualification experience in Software /Services industry offshoring in IT/ ITES (Global Banking captive/ Global Delivery Centers). As CFO having in-depth exposure in Global Banking shared services / MNC’s, Big 4 Public Accounting shared services, Start-ups along with Manufacturing Industries in multi location environment. Strategy & Business Finance: • Working in an advisory capacity to support senior leadership /Board• Business off-shoring, Strategic thinking, Negotiation and influencing & people management• Vast experience in Strategic business plans, Corporate planning and projects / COO supports• Hands on experience in all aspects of the start-up company including concept to completeFinancial Accounting / Group reporting / Regulatory reporting /Treasury: • Over 25 years of experience in Finance & Taxation (including CFO/Controller function)• Knowledge in Indian GAAP, IFRS, Group consolidation, SOX compliances, Audits/Investigations• Treasury & FX hedging / Financial Governance and advisory /Cost efficiencyTaxation and Compliance:• Advanced knowledge in Direct /Indirect taxation, Tax planning and Transfer Pricing• Good exposure in setting up of STPI / SEZ units and knowledge in customs regulationsCOO function / Legal & Commercial:• Commercial negotiation, Real estate strategy/facility expansion /Process off-shoring/KPI’s• Structuring and Whetting of commercial contracts/SLA’s and participate in the RFI's/biddingProcess Automation:• Designing of integrated business application / Process re-engineering / Internal control systems, Internal audit/Investigations• Drafting Accounting & Process manualsSpecialties: Business strategyFinancial ControlsTaxation & Tax planningBusiness financeCommercial and Legal

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