Chartered Accountant with 28+ years of Finance and Accounts domain.Worked with elite companies viz.The times of India, The Taj group of Hotels, currently with Genpact at Hyderabad.

Heading the Department and controlling the Financial Operation of the Unit. Participating in the business development and stragety planning of the Hotel. Sharing thoughts with Operations for Revenue Maxmisationa and Cost Saving.

Project Accounts Handling:Monitoring of Project BudgetMonthly FCS and study of VariancesPresenting to the Corporate office for approval of Additional BudgetAttending project meeting the reviewing the status of the ProjectPre -Opening Activities of Hotel:Preparation of BOQ for Operating requirement of Finance departmentDrawing critical path for the department activities and achieving the sameSetting of systems and process of the Department.Taking part in the implementation of Software for Department and Hotel.Previous Organization; The Times of India Group)Joined the Organization in October 1995 and worked till July 2006Key Tasks Handled;Functional;Finance & Accounts / AuditingManaging finance functions involving determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control. evaluating internal control systems / procedures Budgeting & MISFormulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and implementing corrective actions.Statutory CompliancesLiaising with Central and State Government Departments like Income Tax, Sales Tax, P.F., E.S.I.C, PT etc.Fixed Asset ManagementInvolved in Capitalization of Times House Project and Renovation project.Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register in the Magic SystemPayroll AdministrationBill ProcessingMonitoring the sanctions and approval limits as per DMPChecking for proper documentationComplying with the Statutory requirements viz. TDS,VAT,ESIC,PF etc.Inventory ManagementAccounting of Newsprint and other production consumable purchasesNotable Accomplishments:Finalization of Branch Accounts with in 10 days of Closing of the yearZero audit observationsImplementation of several internal control and cost saving measures.Authorized to Sign Cheques for Bank AccountsAttend the purchase committee meetings and be part of negotiations.

Head of Finance Departemnt with good analytical skills.Managing the day to day function of the department and supporting the Operation Departemnt.