Experience

Honda R&D Europe (U.K.) Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Business Operations

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Honda R&D Europe (U.K.) Limited (HRE-UK) is a Subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Japan. As an integral part of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, a Global corporation engaged in Automobile, Power Products, Marine Products, Robotics and Aviation, HRE-UK is focused on providing cutting-edge research in Automotive and Transportation, Energy, Data Utilisation and Mobility Solutions.I head the Business Operations for HRE-UK and also member of UK Leadership Team. I drive Finance (Accounting, Audits, Tax and MIS Reporting), HR, Immigration, IT and General Operations Management.



Birlasoft Solutions Limited

• Financial Controller - Europe

  • Oct 2006 - Jan 2020

  Birlasoft Solutions Limited, Formerly known as KPIT Infosystems Limited is a 100% Subsidiary of Birlasoft Limited, a Global IT Consulting Company focused on providing cutting-edge technology solutions to corporations in Automotive and Transportation, Manufacturing and Energy & Utilities.I head the Finance function for Birlasoft Group’s European Operations and have responsibilities of Finance and Accounting, Audits, MIS Reporting, European Sales Controlling, Business HR and Operations of Enabling Functions.



Barclays UK

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member - Finance Control

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

  Barclays Plc is a British Multinational Banking and Financial Services company headquartered in London. It is a universal bank with operations in retail, wholesale and investment banking, as well as wealth management, mortgage lending and credit cards. It has operations in over 50 countries and territories.I worked in their Retail Banking Controlling Centre in Coventry in Finance Control Section. This section was allied to the Corporate Internal Audit Function. I was responsible for Monthly Variance Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Quality Assurance of Journal Entries from accuracy and authorisation angle.



Federal-Mogul Powertrain

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2005

  Federal Mogul Sintered Products Limited is 100% subsidiary of Federal-Mogul Corporation which is an international automotive supplier headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, USA. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and distributes technologies designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and enhance vehicle safety.I worked as a part of their Finance Team in Coventry and was responsible for Accounts Payable Accounting and Control, Monthly Closing Processes, MIS Reports and Statistical Reports.



Carillion

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Accountant

  • May 2003 - Sep 2004

  Carillion provides facilities management services and also undertakes a range of construction projects including roads and hospitals. Most of its business is in the United Kingdom, but it also operates in several other regions, such as Canada, the Middle East and the Caribbean. In the past, Carillion Rail carried out track renewals on the UK rail network and contract work for Network Rail. I worked with their Rail Maintenance Unit and was heading the Sales Accounting Function. I was responsible for calculation of charges for On-Track-Machine (OTMs) based on the Utilisation Reports, SLAs and Other Relevant Information. Additional responsibilities included Sales Invoices generation, Month End Financial Closure and Reporting.



Cyber-CI Technologies (India) Private Limited

• Head - Finance and Administration

  • Jul 2000 - Apr 2003

  Main Responsibilities included:• Financial Restructuring: Designed and successfully implemented the Financial Restructuring Plan for the Company• Payroll System: Designed and implemented the entire Payroll System in Excel• Development Centre Set-up: Headed the Team to set up a New Technology Development Centre for the Company• Budgetary Control: Responsible for Preparation and Presentation of Business Plans and Budgets to Investors• Finalisation of Accounts: Responsible for Project Capitalisation and Finalisation of Annual Accounts as per Indian GAAP• Monthly MIS Processes: Generated Consolidated Monthly Management Reports for India and US Operations• Legal and Secretarial: As a Company Secretary, prepared Legal Agreements, Documents and Forms and Liaisoned with Government Revenue Departments and Corporate Law Agencies



Sharp and Tannan Associates, Chartered Accountants

• Manager

  • Oct 1999 - Jul 2000

  Main Responsibilities included:• Management Consultancy: Headed a team for Management Consultancy Assignments• Processes Audit and Evaluation: Risk Assessment, Control Adequacy Evaluation and Control Benchmarking at process levels to identify areas of potential weakness within a given process or area and suggesting improvements• Data Analysis: Responsible for Analysis of Data and recommending for Process Streamlining and Improvements based on the outcome of Data Analysis• Accounting Processes Documentation: Headed a Team responsible for documenting Accounting Procedures Manual for a Multi-national Company• Working Capital Financing: Headed a Team responsible for recommending Improvements in Working Capital Financing



Tata Toyo Radiator Ltd

• Automotive
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Manager - Finance

  • Dec 1997 - Sep 1999

  Main Responsibilities included:• Internal Controls: Designed and implemented Internal Control Measures in Accounting Function• Budgetary Control: Actively involved in preparation of Business Plans, Budgets and Business Presentations to Investors• Bank Loan Proposals: Member of a Team responsible for generation of a Detailed Project Report for Bank Loan Proposal• Monthly MIS Processes: Generated Monthly Management Reports, Project Status Reports and Project Timelines• Finalisation of Accounts: Key Member of the Team responsible for Project Capitalisation and Finalisation of Annual Accounts• Legal and Sectretarial: As a functional Company Secretary, responsible for generation of Notices and Agenda for Board Meetings and General Meetings, preparation of Legal Agreements, Documents and Forms and Liaisoned with Government Revenue Departments and Corporate Laws Agencies



Cummins Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - Internal Audit

  • May 1997 - Dec 1997

  Main Responsibilities included:• Carrying out Detailed Systems Review as per the Company Policy• Determination of Control Points, Risk Assessment and Formulation of appropriate Control Measures• Preparation, Submission and Review of the Internal Audit Report with the Client Department• Assistance in preparation of a Detailed Annual Internal Audit Plan