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Hyderabad, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Process Automation Leadership: Spearheaded automation initiatives, including RPA for Proof of Delivery (POD) verification, cutting processing time by 60%.• Power BI Implementation: Introduced Power BI as a centralized MIS tool, enabling SKU-level profitability analysis and enhancing decision-making.• Financial Management: Ensured accurate and timely book closure, overseeing general accounting, payables, receivables, and general ledger reconciliation.• Team Leadership: Managed a team of 14 internal employees and 45 outsourced personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.• Operational Efficiency: Identified and implemented process improvements, boosting efficiency and productivity across finance operations.• Analytical Expertise: Conducted comprehensive financial analysis, providing strategic insights to support business objectives and profitability.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and establish robust financial procedures.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Financial Leadership: Managed the finance function for the UAE, and served as interim manager for Kuwait and Qatar, ensuring IFRS compliance and accurate financial accounting.• Strategic Cash Flow Management: Optimized cash flow by strategically planning critical payments and coordinating collections, improving liquidity and financial stability.• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Delivered comprehensive financial reporting, conducted ad-hoc project analyses, and provided decision support to senior business leaders.• Process Improvement: Enhanced the collections dashboard to better reflect effort versus results, driving more effective collections strategies.• Cross-Functional Management: Led finance teams, providing leadership and direction to ensure operational efficiency and high performance across regions.

India

• Strategic Financial Advisory: Provided tailored financial guidance to SMEs, crafting business plans and conducting Total Enterprise Value (TEV) studies to optimize client investments.• Comprehensive Industry Research: Conducted in-depth industry research to inform strategic decisions and enhance market positioning for clients.• Educational Leadership: Developed and delivered online educational programs, empowering clients with financial knowledge and skills essential for sustainable growth.• Consultative Approach: Utilized analytical insights to advise on financial restructuring and operational efficiencies, driving client profitability and viability.• Customized Solutions: Created innovative financial strategies aligned with client objectives, fostering long-term business success and resilience.

Kuwait

Partner Relationship Management: I excel in managing partner relationships, working closely with the EVP and customers to ensure compliance with financial contracts and mutually agreed-upon terms. By fostering strong partnerships, I helped maintain a positive financial ecosystem.Project Costing and Financial Analysis: Provided comprehensive support in preparing detailed project costing and conducting in-depth financial analysis. By analyzing project costs and financial data, I presented valuable insights to optimize financial performance and drive profitability.Project Management Information System (MIS): Collaborating with project managers to prepare accurate and insightful MIS reports. These reports consolidate project-level financial data, progress updates, and other relevant information, providing a holistic view of projects for the EVP and CEO.Period Closure and P&L: Efficiently managed period closures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for the line of business (LOB). Achievements:Project Management Information System (MIS): I have successfully designed and implemented a project-level MIS that includes a dynamic dashboard showcasing key financial metrics and a weekly receivables status tracker. This enabled real-time monitoring, enhancing project management efficiency.Streamlined Financial Reporting: By implementing a quarterly closure of books instead of an annual closure, I have improved the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting processes. This streamlined approach ensured timely access to financial insights and enhances decision-making capabilities.Receivables Optimization: Through the development and implementation of an effective collection process, I have achieved a remarkable 50% reduction in overdue receivables within just three months. This has positively impacted cash flows and strengthened financial stability.

Hyderabad Area, India

Provided comprehensive support to startups in building their organizations, offering guidance and expertise throughout the entire process.Drafted business plans and project reports, effectively communicating the value proposition and attracting funding from investors.Conducted Techno Economic Viability studies, analyzing P&L statements, balance sheets, and funds flow to assess the feasibility of proposed bank lending.Assisted in debt restructuring, aligning with Reserve Bank of India guidelines, and optimizing financial stability through thorough analysis of P&L statements, balance sheets, and funds flow.Achievements:Successfully guided a startup company from its inception to stabilization, ensuring all essential elements were in place for sustainable growth.Developed and implemented tailored policies and procedures for the organization, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

Chennai Area, India

I successfully supported the Senior Manager in migrating processes and achieving agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with onshore organizations. Additionally, I reviewed cost allocations for each Activity/Cost center of the Asset and provided monthly variance analysis from multiple perspectives to enable non-finance business partners in making informed decisions. I also compiled "Business Performance Review" packs and supporting analytical reports for monthly BPR meetings.Furthermore, I analyzed and identified variances in actual costs incurred versus budget for all cost centers of the asset. I supported business functions in financial understanding and cost reduction initiatives, prepared budgets for the asset, and assisted with month-end accounting activities. I ensured correct cost allocations for different platforms and activities and calculated cost share tariffs for pipeline usage invoicing to partners. In addition, I investigated and resolved unallocated balances resulting from cost allocation errors.Moreover, I reviewed and released "Work Breakdown Structures" for accurate project cost tracking. I developed a deep understanding of the information system used for generating management information reports. Lastly, I acted as the focal point for monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Upstream International Migration.Achievements:Initiated continuous improvement projects, automating report generation to reduce time and costs.Compiled analytical reports in a more meaningful, understandable, and reader-friendly format.

Singapore

As the first business analyst of the company, I designed and developed comprehensive financial models to analyze the impact of product mix and cost components on profitability, enabling senior management to make informed decisions. I also generated and published regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Asia Pacific region, providing actionable insights to regional business leaders. Additionally, I played a vital role in the successful acquisition process by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing financial analyses and recommendations.In terms of decision support, I assisted senior management in making strategic decisions by tracking KPIs and fulfilling adhoc analytical requests. I also identified opportunities to improve data reliability and user-friendliness within the company's systems, collaborating with IT and Finance teams for implementation. Furthermore, I successfully integrated budget data into the Datawarehouse, streamlining reporting processes.Regarding pricing, I provided comprehensive cost driver information, both market and financial, to support pricing decisions. I collaborated with the Marketing Director to implement effective pricing strategies, conducting margin recoverability analyses.Achievements:Pioneered the role of Business Analyst within the company, designing and developing financial models and reporting methods to facilitate reliable reporting and analysis.Coordinated and maintained data quality in the Datawarehouse, implementing improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Singapore

In my role, I contributed to various financial activities, including the month-end consolidation and coordination of reporting packages. I played a key role in managing category planning, reporting, and analysis for the Digital Photography & Entertainment category. This involved achieving accurate forecasting and tracking of actual performance against targets.As a finance consultant to the category team, I provided valuable financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, I served as the focal point of contact for Channel Inventory Reporting, ensuring accurate inventory management and reporting.I also provided pricing support to all Hardware Product Lines, working towards maximizing profitability and competitiveness. This included coordinating the pricing of Bundles (complimentaries) in pricing systems, which enabled efficient processing of bundle sales.As part of my responsibilities, I coached and mentored Product Managers and Planners on pricing procedures and effectively utilizing Pricing systems. Furthermore, I compiled and maintained the manual database (Datamine), ensuring accurate and updated information for analysis and reporting.Lastly, I served as the SOX Coordinator, acting as a subject matter expert in ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.Overall, my role involved a diverse range of financial functions, data analysis, coordination, and strategic support to drive business success.Successfully coordinated and ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, serving as the go-to resource for SOX-related matters.

Hyderabad Area, India

Financial Analysis & Reporting:Compiled Stock Statements monthly for submission to banks, facilitating working capital facilities.Prepared monthly reports on raw material consumption to determine profitability across different product ranges.Coordinated activities for budget preparation on an annual basis.Prepared Quarterly Information Statements for submission to banks.Audit Liaison:Successfully handled Bank inspections of manufacturing units.Led Stock Audits conducted by banks.Ensured compliance with Cost Audit, a statutory requirement in India.Accounting:Actively participated in the closing of financial years 2001, 2002, and 2003.Reconciled Bank statements, including foreign currency accounts.Other Responsibilities:Compiled Cost Sheets for all products.Developed internal controls for the Purchase and Sales accounting system, enhancing accuracy.Played a key role as a "Power User" during the software platform transition from Ingres to SAP.Achievements:Independently managed 5 stock audits and 2 cost audits.Streamlined the online Sales System for improved accuracy in reporting.Redesigned and modified the Inventory Aging report, providing accurate information for decision-making purposes.Implemented computerized inventory valuation in Ingres, replacing manual processes and reducing auditor remarks.

Chartered Management Accountant, Accounting And Business/Management

Certified Chartered Acccontant, Financial Accounting And Taxation

Mba, Corporate Finance

MBA

Pgdbm, Finance, International Business Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Certificate Of Proficiency, German

German

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting