Experience

iBay Systems Pte Ltd
• Singapore
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Present


McGeorge Consulting

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Adviser, IPSAS

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  Guiding McGeorge Consulting to develop IPSAS compliant accounting system to be implemented in state and local governments in Nigeria. Designing ERP accounting system, complying to IPSAS, Government Budget Execution Recognition Principles and Accounting Treatment, GFS compliant Economic Classification, Exchange and Non-Exchange Revenue and Expenditure, Project Accounting, Financial Reporting etc. Guiding McGeorge Consulting to develop IPSAS compliant accounting system to be implemented in state and local governments in Nigeria. Designing ERP accounting system, complying to IPSAS, Government Budget Execution Recognition Principles and Accounting Treatment, GFS compliant Economic Classification, Exchange and Non-Exchange Revenue and Expenditure, Project Accounting, Financial Reporting etc.



S K Patodia & Associates

• India
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Technical Adviser, International Public Finance Management

  • Dec 2016 - Sep 2017

  Led International Business Development, Presented PFM expertize of the firm and team to Ministry of Finance, Govt. of Bangladesh, Govt. of Dubai, Govt. of Cambodia, Govt. of Philippines, UN Agencies, ADB, World Bank, IMF; Supervised national PFM projects; Managed the Procurement Process and prepared techno-commercial proposals in IPSAS, GST, VAT, GIFMIS and social protection for different international projects: formed many consortiums and resolved collaboration challenges between PFM consulting firms and PFM System Integrators; negotiated with consultants Show less



SMART Pvt Ltd.

• Nepal
• Education Administration Programs

• Public Finance Management Expert

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

  Conducted the Training Need Assessment, Prepared the capacity building content based on the ongoing Computerization and Policy Reforms in Public Finance Managemenet– on Procurement Cycle, Performance Budget, Financial Management, Expenditure Control, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit Control and checklist based audit, Preparatory for Performance Audit & compliance of audit objection, parlaimentary oversight, Social Audit, Tax Payers Services, Tax Audit, imparted training to Government Officials & Civil Societies of Nepal, Prepared a case study on implementation of Procurement Training. Show less



Techno Brain Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Information Technology & Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Principal Consultant, Public Finance Management

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

  Managed Procurement Process and prepared techno commercial Proposal; Prepared modified Cash IPSAS Accounting Procedures and treatments in GIFMIS development, prepared Finance Tables Reporting, Recommended Business Process Re-Engineering Measures after As-Is & Gap analysis, Prepared the Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) and System Requirement Specification (SRS) for Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS) for Government of Uttarakhand; did the final testing vis-à-vis business requirement specification document for Performance Budgeting System of Government of Uganda & supervised pilot and smooth roll out; Prepared Finance Management System User Manuals & Training Materials; Imparted Training to different wings of Finance Dept. Officials Show less



Ministry of Finance, UAE

• United Arab Emirates
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Budget Execution (Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting) Expert

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

  Prepared Cash Budget Performance Report Formats, Financial and Cash Flow statement following IPSAS standards, prepared guidelines explaining treatments for generating above reports and statements from Accrual Accounting System. Prepared virement & Project Finance policy guideline and procedure documents following best practices. Prepared functional, validations and system control document for guidance to system development; Prepared training contents; Imparted training to the Entities Prepared Cash Budget Performance Report Formats, Financial and Cash Flow statement following IPSAS standards, prepared guidelines explaining treatments for generating above reports and statements from Accrual Accounting System. Prepared virement & Project Finance policy guideline and procedure documents following best practices. Prepared functional, validations and system control document for guidance to system development; Prepared training contents; Imparted training to the Entities



PDP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Management and Accounting Expert (intermittent)

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Managed the Procurement Process; Prepared the Techno-Commercial Proposal for Budget System Modernization Program (BSMP), Govt. of Oman; Conducted Desk Review of As-Is Study, prepared business process re-engineering (BPR) on FMIS functionality and process flow diagrams, General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Expenditure, Revenue, Commitment, Procurement, HRMS, Cash and Accrual Accounting and Financial Statement. Managed the Procurement Process; Prepared the Techno-Commercial Proposal for Budget System Modernization Program (BSMP), Govt. of Oman; Conducted Desk Review of As-Is Study, prepared business process re-engineering (BPR) on FMIS functionality and process flow diagrams, General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Expenditure, Revenue, Commitment, Procurement, HRMS, Cash and Accrual Accounting and Financial Statement.



iMaCS

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fiduciary Review Advisor (intermittent)

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

  Guided the fiduciary and procurement review of Primary Education, PEDP 3 following PEFA framework, analyzed system performance of PEDP 3 through iBAS (integrated budget and accounting system)and Participated in the workshop held at Dhaka. Guided the fiduciary and procurement review of Primary Education, PEDP 3 following PEFA framework, analyzed system performance of PEDP 3 through iBAS (integrated budget and accounting system)and Participated in the workshop held at Dhaka.



KingFin Consulting

• Accounting

• Advisor Public Finance and E-Governance Reform

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Conducted desk review of macro fiscal indicator, budget and actual variance analysis, supported the formulation of MTBF projections. Assessed potential and prepared roadmap for Public Finance and GIFMIS Reforms in various Government Entities in Bangladesh, Researched on the levels of Public Finance Reforms in various Government and autonomous bodies in Bangladesh, prepared a report on potential need and opportunity for multilateral agency funding in Public Finance reforms and GIFMIS implementation. Imparted skill building training of trainers and staff in different voluntary organizations on financial management, accounting and accounting system and adopting modern technology in profession. Show less



World Bank Group

• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Advisor, Accounting Procedures and Standards

  • Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  Prepared Accounts Code, Accounting Procedure Manual & Financial Statement Formats following IPSAS. Prepared Business process re-engineering (BPR) functional and system requirement specification and guided development and implementation of general ledger (GL) based Government Financial Management Information System (FMIS). Guided development of COFOG and GFS compliant chart of accounts (COA); Guided Development of Electronic Fund Transfer Module; Prepared Training Materials on IPSAS Accounting Standards, FMIS (GL, COA, Budget, Budget Execution & Accounting, Project Finance & Self Accounting, HRMS, Electronic Fund Transfer) & disseminated Training. Played key role in program management during monthly review of all components, Project Closure, Monitoring and Evaluation. Made program closure assessment following PEFA Framework. Show less



Kingfin Consulting

• Accounting

• Advisor, Public Finance and E-Governance Reform

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Submitted EoI and proposals to States to assist states and centre in policy reform measures towards Goods and Service Tax, Business Process Reengineering, E-Governance Roadmap and Capacity Building thereof. Submitted EoI and proposals for Treasury &Accounting E-Governance projects Assigned awareness campaign program on national and cross border tax avoidance and tax evasion. Sbmitted capacity building training material and presented to Actionaid International, Bangladesh for tax justice campaign on the domain “curbing profit shifting and avoidance of tax in international transactions by multinational firms” at Dhaka Show less



NISG

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax and Finance Domain and E-Governance Expert

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Led the Business Process Re-engineering, recommended E-Governance advancements for Tax Dept of Govt. of Pondicherry. Studied As-Is Processes and made GAP analysis of Tax Administration of Puducherry; documented the best practices of the tax administrations of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra, Prepared Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Tax Audit Reform Policies and Organizational Restructuring & Capacity Building materials and Roadmap for transition to GST. Prepared model RFP for procuement of Technology vendor for VATIS system upgradation. Show less



Technobrain Pvt Ltd

• Nepal
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Integrated Financial Management System Domain Expert

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Identified the gaps in financial management of the Local Government, designed BPR; Guided the IT team in customizing the Microsoft Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), for Indian state governments and urban local bodies. Designed MIS reports; Prepared Capacity Buidling Training Materials and Imparted Training to Municipal Officials Identified the gaps in financial management of the Local Government, designed BPR; Guided the IT team in customizing the Microsoft Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), for Indian state governments and urban local bodies. Designed MIS reports; Prepared Capacity Buidling Training Materials and Imparted Training to Municipal Officials



HCL Infosystems Ltd.

• India
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Consultant and Project Director for APCFMS

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Led the bid process management for Comprehensive Financial Management System (CFMS) of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Prepared Technical Proposal. Guided Business Process Reengineering, Customization of the Oracle E-Biz Suite and Hyperion. Developed Proof of Concept (PoC) and presented. Highly appreciated by Ministry of Finance. Led the bid process management for Comprehensive Financial Management System (CFMS) of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Prepared Technical Proposal. Guided Business Process Reengineering, Customization of the Oracle E-Biz Suite and Hyperion. Developed Proof of Concept (PoC) and presented. Highly appreciated by Ministry of Finance.



Department for International Development (DFID)

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Finance & Expenditure Management Expert

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2012

  Managed the project life cycle (Appraisal to Project design and implementation); Formulated Finance and Accounting Policies & Procedures manual & Designed project finance management in social protection, Supervised the implementation Public Finance Management of Social protection Flagship Projects of national Government, e.g. Food for Work (NREGS), Social Security Public Distribution (TPDS) and Agricultural produce Support (MSP), Student electronic Stipend Programs & done FRA following PETS framework of those, developed economic models of Mobile Banking cashless Benefit Transfers; developed internal audit policies and piloted check list based internal audit, guided development of CAG audit para settlement system, Led the Procurement of IT vendor and supervised the Electronic Fund Management System (EFMS) development, developed M&E indicators, Formulated policies on social audit. Prepared Capacity Building Materials and Imparted Training on financial management, EFMS and Audit Show less



IFC - International Finance Corporation

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tax E-Governance Expert

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  Reviewed the Tax management, E-Services and Tax Application and suggested required changes as per best practices, participated in the national workshop on E-Gov reform in Commercial Tax administration across the states, prepared the concept note for Detailed project report (DPR) for submission to Govt. of India Reviewed the Tax management, E-Services and Tax Application and suggested required changes as per best practices, participated in the national workshop on E-Gov reform in Commercial Tax administration across the states, prepared the concept note for Detailed project report (DPR) for submission to Govt. of India



Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• Philippines
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader, Mizoram Public Resource Management Program

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Led the entire project life cycle (inception, design and project implementation). Prepared Project & Finance management Policies & procedures; Conducted the AS-IS study of all 17 sectors of the $ 100 million PFM project; Prepared Procurement & Financial Management Policies & Procedure Documents; led the procurement of all experts and IT firms, prepared M&E indicators, supervised the works and assessed quality of each deliverables; measured Sector wise Achievements; Supevised MTEF (Health and Education) and Medium Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF); Implemented IPSAS standards of modified cash; Prepared Traning materials and conducted training of Finance & Tax Dept officials. Resolved complex project management challenges. Conducted several refrms in Education & Health Show less



RMSI Pvt. Ltd.

• Regional Partner

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Led the bid process management, successfully win the bid, Responsible for Project Inception, Roll Out, Quality Assurance, Delivery, Liaison, Release of Payment & Project Closure; Resolved Complex Project Management Issues; Trained the Team on the Steps of Checks to ensure quality Led the bid process management, successfully win the bid, Responsible for Project Inception, Roll Out, Quality Assurance, Delivery, Liaison, Release of Payment & Project Closure; Resolved Complex Project Management Issues; Trained the Team on the Steps of Checks to ensure quality



Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi

• Principal Consultant

  • Dec 2009 - May 2010

  Developed Devolution Policies & Devolution Index Matrix (Fiscal/ Economic, Political and Administrative) for Ministry of Local Governmentj, Government of India under Panchayat (Local Government) Empowerment & Accountability Incentive Scheme (PEAIS). Trained the Officials on Policies and Index Matrix, Reviewed the performance of local governance in managing delegated power in administrative & financial management, in revenue mobilization. Reviewed delegation by States; assessed and ranked States/ UTs Show less



Indian Institute of Public Administration New Delhi

• Consultant

  • May 2009 - Nov 2009

  Reviewed the Fiscal and Taxation Policies, Processes & Management Systems; Prepared Capacity Building Modules on Fiscal Federalism, Fiscal Devolution Roadmap and Taxation Policy for Sudan with objective of keeping Sudan united. Reviewed the Fiscal and Taxation Policies, Processes & Management Systems; Prepared Capacity Building Modules on Fiscal Federalism, Fiscal Devolution Roadmap and Taxation Policy for Sudan with objective of keeping Sudan united.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Financial Management Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Name of assignment: Strengthening Performance Management in Government (SPMG), Madhya Pradesh, India Supervised & coordinated various PFM projects in different states. Conducted Fiduciary & Procurement Risk Audit of DFID projects on Health, Nutrition and Education sectors in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, prepared Memorandum to National Finance Commission for State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, supervised MTEF for Health, Education, Child & Women and Agriculture Departments of Madhya Pradesh. Conducted study on shaping Tax Policy based on Tax Analysis and provided roadmap for setting up of Tax Research Unit. Developed Training Programs for Tax Research Financial Modelling and imparted training. Show less



Ancilla Enterprise Dev Consulting Inc., Philippines

• General Manager, Public Finance Consulting

  • May 2008 - Jun 2008

  Led business development in public finance in ASEAN region, Prepared Techno-commerical proposal; developed roadmap for organization restructuring, business process re-engineering and capacity building for Dept of Budget Management & Bureau of Treasury. Conducted financial analysis and modelling of Aboitiz 1 Inc, the largest logistics Carrier and Supply Chain Management Compnay of Philippines to launch new services, “Supply chain management of perishable Cold Cargo”. Led business development in public finance in ASEAN region, Prepared Techno-commerical proposal; developed roadmap for organization restructuring, business process re-engineering and capacity building for Dept of Budget Management & Bureau of Treasury. Conducted financial analysis and modelling of Aboitiz 1 Inc, the largest logistics Carrier and Supply Chain Management Compnay of Philippines to launch new services, “Supply chain management of perishable Cold Cargo”.



Asian Institute of Management

• Philippines
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• MBA Student

  • May 2007 - Apr 2008

  Activities performed:, Detail comparative study of GAAP, IFRS and IPSAS and convergence of these accounting standards, appeared CFA level I, Excelled in study subjects Management Economics, Project Finance, Operations Management, Statistical and Quantitative Analysis, Financial and Management Accounting, Credit Rating. Cost Volume Profit (CVP), Segment and Time Value Money (TVM) analysis and strategic negotiation. Activities performed:, Detail comparative study of GAAP, IFRS and IPSAS and convergence of these accounting standards, appeared CFA level I, Excelled in study subjects Management Economics, Project Finance, Operations Management, Statistical and Quantitative Analysis, Financial and Management Accounting, Credit Rating. Cost Volume Profit (CVP), Segment and Time Value Money (TVM) analysis and strategic negotiation.



NISG, National Institute for Smart Government

• India
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Development Manager

  • Jul 2006 - May 2007

  Supervised E-Governance Reforms projects across several states’ and national government departments. Developed and implemented entire project life cycle (appraisal, design, implement and M&E); Prepared project management Policies & procedures; RFP/ DPR in E-Governance Projects, managed entire procurement process and recruited & supervised the Consultants and IT vendors, guided development of PFM systems in Treasury and Accounts and VAT System, conducted AS_IS study and prepared change recommendations in policy and BPR in VAT, Treasury and Accounts management of states in India. Conducted capacity building and change management programs, Organized/ participated in national & international workshops E-Gov. Supervised education and school management e-champ IAS officerfrom Gujarat, Managed Program Management Unit (PMU) of Ministry of Company Affairs, Assessed and certified the historical data migration and scanning and uploading of MCA Company records, Assessed the DRC performance Show less



Government of Odisha, Finance Department

• Civil Service Officer (Finance)

  • Jun 2001 - Jun 2006

  Supervised major Public Finance reform Projects through entire project life cycle as nodal officer of the Government. Prepared Finance Management and project management Policies & procedures, Introduced Fiscal Regulation and Budget Management Act (FRBMA) for fiscal targets. Adopted Uniform National Accounting Standards, Prepared VAT Act and Rules, prepared VAT return forms, Managed the entire procurement process, supervised VAT, Treasury and Accounts IT Implementation, Designed the capacity building materials and led training of trainers; Managed the Project Closure of VATIS and TFMS (Treasury and Finance Management System) projects; Prepared Audit Reform Policies, Checklists, Piloted and Built Capacity in Audit Department of Ministry of Finance. Show less



Government of Odisha

• India
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Civil Service Officer (Finance)

  • Dec 1990 - May 2001

  Worked at the grass-root level in Public Finance Management within the government, Budgeting, Treasury Accounts & Audit Management, Managed Self Accounting Entities (SAEs) as Financial Advisor in Irrigation Projects, Worked in indirect taxes administration (VAT, Sales Tax and Entry Tax), Conducted Tax Audit, Prepared Policies on Internal Audit, Managed Mines and Mineral Royalty and Enforcement in Revenue and Tax evasion. Conducted classes on accounting and PFM management to new recruits to civil service. Show less