Experience

Neelkamal Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asst. Manager - Accounts

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Managing the corporate accounting and reporting including the monthly multi-currency consolidation of the two countries and three subsidiaries Review and monitor Trade Finance operations of the group. Enforcing the company's corporate financial policies, including periodical review and update of existing policies as deemed necessary Supervising the accounting activities of the three divisions of the group. (Logistics, Plastic Manufacturing and Textile) Preparing and reviewing the annual budget and monthly forecast for corporate and subsidiaries, providing financial analysis of special projects and capital investments Monitoring and Managing the fund position of the group Working closely with the business to minimize financial risk Cash and Liquidity management through cash flow planning & forecasting Forecasting of medium and long term funding and hedging requirements Monitoring and keeping track of LC process and TR Loans. Review trade clearing and settlement process to ensure all accounts are updated and transfer of money is arranged. Liaise with external auditors for the preparation of annual financial statements Key support for ERP conversion in all the divisions for the group Show less



Artemis Lifescience Group

• Lusaka, Zambia

• Manager - Finance & Accounts

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2021

  Providing effective financial leadership to a finance team, to enable strategic foresight into the business and also provide knowledgeable and accurate information to colleagues and senior management. Key Responsibilities:  Managed the entire gamut of activities concerning financial control in the business while providing commercial & strategic support  Developed & motivated a team of finance professionals  Produced monthly management accounts, budgets & forecasts  Ensured timely & accurate filing of all monthly/annual statutory returns like VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax & so on  Presented monthly results, budget variances & ad-hoc analysis  Participated in Business Planning, P&L, Balance Sheet & Liquidity Planning  Monitored the market outstanding on a regular basis & ensured the receivables are within the normal credit period as per the company policy  Led the team to attain the target collections every month while ensuring adequate working capital  Reviewed inventory levels & initiated procurement plans/negotiation with suppliers  Conducted review of new and existing business models and capital appropriation requests  Identified & developed controls and processes to ensure all risks & opportunities were highlighted  Maintained healthy relationships with bankers, regulatory authorities, suppliers & clients while working as part of a multi-site/multi culture organization Show less



Reporter Broadcasting Company Private Limited

• India
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

   Spearheaded day-to-day financial and accounting functions in the business  Developed & updated accounting, finance & management policies & procedures  Ensured the business meets all its statutory & compliance obligations including Companies Act, Income Tax Act, Service Tax & so on  Implemented & reviewed internal control systems and internal audit procedures  Directed Fund Management, Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting & maintained adequate working capital  Coordinated monthly income & expenditure statements & review of MIS Reports  Liaised with statutory auditors for the preparation & finalization of annual financial statements Show less



Rangamani & Co - India

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Executive

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  Carrying out internal audit, statutory audit and stock audit at various client locations.Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices and documentation for clients.Communicates audit findings by preparing final report; discussing findings with auditees.Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analysing and summarising operating information and trends.Carrying out due diligence studies for various clients. Show less

• Articled Assistant

  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2011

  Process audit, statutory audits, tax audits, sales tax, service tax audits, internal audits and stock audits for clients from various industries.Preparation of project reports various entities, project evaluation, budget preparation etc. Performed a full spectrum of accounting functions including audit testing for numerous financial accounts, test of controls, evaluation and documentation of accounting systems