CFO for Aqualite Industries Private Limited. A promoter driven group, backed by a PE from Mauritius, into the manufacturer and distribution of high quality footwear. 9 factories and a network of more than 500 distributors who service more than 30K doors. Ex. Regional CFO for Africa at the Bata Group. Bata is a leading Global Footwear Company head quartered in Switzerland, with operations in 23 countries and presence in approximately 70 countries.In Africa Bata has operations in 7 countries. We have 3 large factories within the region, 266 Retail outlets, significant Non Retail business, and a growing ecommerce channel. I have International Experience in Developing Economies. I am a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Early part of my career was with a Big 4 public accountant firms (E&Y), in the Assurance (Audit) domain. During that period handled some the biggest Clients (manufacturing, retail & commodities) in the Corporate world.In August 2013, joined as the Finance Controller of Bata Indonesia where I was leading the finance team.From July 2015, took on the position of Finance Director for Bata Shoe Company (Kenya) Limited, based out of Nairobi. In this role ,I was heading the Finance function along with IT, Legal etc. Working closely with the CEO in the management of the Company with joint responsibility of the P&LKey Skills:-Partnering with business channels to achieve results-Implementing & managing Changes in processes and improving the control environment-Dismantling cost structures-Proficient knowledge of USGAAP & IFRS-Proficient knowledge of Indian GAAP & GAAS including Companies Act-Experience of Sarbanes & Oxley Act-Experience of Capital Market Transactions-Working in multi cultural environment-Managing large teams