Kunal Singh Chauhan
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TheEcoChakra
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India
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Oct 2020 - Present
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Eco Chakra (EECS) is startup in waste management, We are working on ULB linked waste management model including plastic waste, paper, glass, metal and e-waste. So far we have been build sucessful collaboration with 10 ULBs across Jharkhand, Bihar and Maharashtra for plastic and other recyclable waste management and expanding it to other ULBs. Establish proper monitoring and collection mechanism of waste through our cloud based application Waste Samaritan from waste generation source e.g.… Show more Eco Chakra (EECS) is startup in waste management, We are working on ULB linked waste management model including plastic waste, paper, glass, metal and e-waste. So far we have been build sucessful collaboration with 10 ULBs across Jharkhand, Bihar and Maharashtra for plastic and other recyclable waste management and expanding it to other ULBs. Establish proper monitoring and collection mechanism of waste through our cloud based application Waste Samaritan from waste generation source e.g. house holds, apartments, government offices, societies, RWAs, bulk generators, corporates and industrial area. Establish collection points and small scale manual material recovery facilities (MRFs) for segregation and processing of collected waste and channelized to authorized recyclers and disposal facilities for recycling/end of life treatment of waste. Developed relationship with PIBOs, NGOs, Municipality, Recyclers, waste Co - processors and provided individualized interaction to maintain longevity of partnership. Developed reporting and analysis of waste data for collection and disposal to the different stake holders e.g. municipal corporation, pollution control board, PIBOs and other concerned authorities. Conducting training and awareness on proper handling, segregation and processing of dry waste w.r.t grade, quality and nature. Ensure compliance to plastic waste management regulations as per guidelines of CPCB and disposal of plastic waste under EPR Scheme to help PIBOs to fullfill their EPR obligation and sustainability goals in Bihar & Jharkhand. Report results and recommended actions to key stakeholders for prevention and reduction of plastic waste. Research recycling markets and material recovery facilities (MRFs) to determine commodity values. Show less
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Green Kisan Farm
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India
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Farming
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2020 - Present
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Kind of "FPC" and promoting organic farming in the regions of Jharkhand.
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Allo Taxi
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Lebanon
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Controller
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2020
Luanda, Angola KRA - *Prepared monthly financial and cash flow statements and was also responsible for overseeing all forecasting and budgeting for the organization. *Coordinated A/P, A/R, Job Costing and payroll for 150 Drivers, 50 Workshop Employees and 20 administrative staff. *Prepared costing for imported vehicles and spares, if any findings related to cost of import, recommended corrective measures for the same. *Reconciled revenue between POS and Microsoft Navison on a weekly basis, which… Show more KRA - *Prepared monthly financial and cash flow statements and was also responsible for overseeing all forecasting and budgeting for the organization. *Coordinated A/P, A/R, Job Costing and payroll for 150 Drivers, 50 Workshop Employees and 20 administrative staff. *Prepared costing for imported vehicles and spares, if any findings related to cost of import, recommended corrective measures for the same. *Reconciled revenue between POS and Microsoft Navison on a weekly basis, which was automated through interface along with A/R, A/P, Cash & Cash Equivalent, Fixed Assets and G/L. Issued monthly report analyzing and discussed with department personnel. *Approved and controlled payables through Turbine (A Web based approval system). *Engaged with Local CPA for tax, statutory planning and payment schedule such as Social Security, Stamp Duty, Retention on Services, Advance Tax on Income and Corporate Tax. *Supervised and assited in the preparation of schedules and PBC work paper for external and management auditors. *Full Responsibility of CFS. KPA - *Recovered $64,000 in over paid retention on services to tax authority by performing a audit for the past payments for the same tax code. *Analyzed cost finding and made recommendations to reduce the cost of services. *Reduced month end close time frame by over 50% by scheduling and enforcing work deadlines. *Developed and maintained monthly job cost/profit analysis. Show less
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Rishabh Metals
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India
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Mining
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International Trade
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India KRA - *Directly incharge for procurement, export and import of Aluminium Scrap for Rishab Metals, a aluminium recycler and trader based in Mumbai for a short term shipment project of 80 containers from multiple locations in East and West African countries Kenya, Nigeria and Angola *Scheduled, prioritized and processed containerized ocean export shipments for the company. *Responsibled for loading, logistics and export with the help of local CHA at POL. Tacking and clearing ocean… Show more KRA - *Directly incharge for procurement, export and import of Aluminium Scrap for Rishab Metals, a aluminium recycler and trader based in Mumbai for a short term shipment project of 80 containers from multiple locations in East and West African countries Kenya, Nigeria and Angola *Scheduled, prioritized and processed containerized ocean export shipments for the company. *Responsibled for loading, logistics and export with the help of local CHA at POL. Tacking and clearing ocean imports for timely delivery as per agreement with the company. *Prepared and arranged shipping instructions, created bill of landing, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, inspection certificate and other shipment paper work as required by customs at POL and POD. *Prepared bank guaranty for indent order under Letter of Credit. *Reviewed of quotation of CHA for approval of final authority of export-import appointed by company. *Negotiated sea freight, free time at POD and other shipment cost with shipping agency. KPA - *Completed project in given time line of 90 days without any hassle from both side POD and POL. *Coordinated the efforts of vendors, freight forwarders and warehouses to ensure the smooth flow of commodity throughout every phase of the supply chain. Show less
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Finance Manager
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Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
Luanda, Angola KRA - *Planned, organized and directed accounting procedures and processes for all activities of the company's productive processes from procurement, production to final sale of the goods with the relevant documentation and records. *Reviewed chart of accounts, cost centers and internal control environment of the accounting department, if any findings; recommended corrective action for the same. *Reviewed and setup organization of the finance and accounting department with a view of… Show more KRA - *Planned, organized and directed accounting procedures and processes for all activities of the company's productive processes from procurement, production to final sale of the goods with the relevant documentation and records. *Reviewed chart of accounts, cost centers and internal control environment of the accounting department, if any findings; recommended corrective action for the same. *Reviewed and setup organization of the finance and accounting department with a view of aligning it with the agreed improvements in the accounting process. *Implemented the accounting process and procedures as agreed with the management along with department heads. *Recommended and implemented improvements to the accounting systems and procedures on an ongoing basis. Lead the prcoess of identifying and implementing in Sage Pastel an ERP Solution. *Prepared an opening balance sheet in order to adopt the new accounting system and procedures for new plastic moulding plant. *Lead, Planned, Organized and Implemented first budget of the plastic moulding operations for Luanda, Angola Plant. *Responsibled for full management reports on monthly basis along with any ad hoc. *Reviewed and reported variances as well as financial performance. *Engaged with auditors for the external and internal audit as well as financial institutions for financial co-operation. KPA *Accomplished a 40% reduction in costs by implementing budgetary control in each department. *Improved raw material costing and inventory controls. Show less
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Neuerth Angola Lda
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Angola
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Management Support - Finance & Accounts
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2015
Luanda, Angola KRA *Implemented all Finance & Accounts related policies and processes at the plant as per the organizational guidelines. Responsibility for compilation, review entries of accounts and making journal provisions for adjustment. *Prepared all financial statements like trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flows and fund flows. Prepare and update books of accounts and submit monthly MIS Reports and FIS Consolidation of group companies to Corporate… Show more KRA *Implemented all Finance & Accounts related policies and processes at the plant as per the organizational guidelines. Responsibility for compilation, review entries of accounts and making journal provisions for adjustment. *Prepared all financial statements like trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flows and fund flows. Prepare and update books of accounts and submit monthly MIS Reports and FIS Consolidation of group companies to Corporate. *Reconciled bank, petty cash payments, balance sheet accounts, payroll related payments, accounts receivables and payables, supplier customer and branch accounts. *Responsibled for all statutory and tax compliance. Interact with bank and revenue authorities for audit, funding, liquidity, LC and other finance related quarries. *Prepared budgets and collecting same from different departments for consolidations and preparing budget forecast and submitted to senior management. *Prepared audit schedules and working closely with the auditors (internal and external) to ensure that audit is completed in time within the budget. *Cordinated with Accenture and various consultants for SOP implements and process controls as per needs on periodic basis. *Responsibled for all export-import documentation along with the approvals from port and custom authorities. * Prepared costing of production line Aluminium Ingots, Lead Ingots and Plastic Extruding, insuring procurement of raw materials (non-ferrous and plastic scrap) on different level of dynamic cash flows. *Sole responsibility for the A/P, A/R, CFS and Profit Center. KPA *Assisted and achieved with the TL the restructures of financial plan of existing business, the business was in a operating loss. Show less
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Senior Accountant
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Nairobi, Kenya KRA - Performed a full spectrum of accounting function for water well drilling company in Kenya with the support of four accounting personals. *Prepared, review and submit budget of all three group companies based in Kenya, Malawi and Sudan. *Performed comprehensive variance analysis and determine root-cause for each significant variance. Examined standard costs against actual to identify process efficienies, improvement opportunities and low profit activities, spare and equipments… Show more KRA - Performed a full spectrum of accounting function for water well drilling company in Kenya with the support of four accounting personals. *Prepared, review and submit budget of all three group companies based in Kenya, Malawi and Sudan. *Performed comprehensive variance analysis and determine root-cause for each significant variance. Examined standard costs against actual to identify process efficienies, improvement opportunities and low profit activities, spare and equipments sales. *Key contributor to annual budget process, working with various department heads to review historical activities, trends and future obligations. *Prepared monthly GL reconcilitaion, including cash and cash equivalents and credit facility accounts using Tally a ERP system, ensuring all accounting records were maintained in a timely and accurate manner; reviewed and closed financial statements as per accounting standards on a quarterly interval for abnormalities or inconsistencies. *Full responsibility of A/R, A/P, payroll, cash management, fixed assets function, profit center and CFS including various ad hoc management reports. *Prepared and maintained project wise drilling ROI to keep track on profitability of each contract. Complete analysis Cost against BOQ of individual, companies and UN projects and reported findings to concerned department. *Interfaced with appointed CPA for tax planning, tax audit schedules and other statutory obligations such as PAYE, VAT, Corporate Tax, WHT, NHIF and NSSF. Prepared and file returns as per given due dates by authorities. *Streamlined the the request and prepared PBC work papers of both internal and external auditors and help managed the flow of information and documentation to them thereby reducing the audit time cost to the company along with fair and clean reporting to financial, tax and other relevant authorities. KPA *Completed VAT audit pending for last two years and recovered tax credit for $135,000 from Kenya Revenue Authority. Show less
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Neesa Group
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India
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Internal Audit Executive
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Ahmedabad Area, India KRA - *Developed working paper evidencing of all audit work. *Assists in the preparation of draft reports that summarize the work of internal audit for presentation to senior management of business. *Assist the lead auditor in planning and managing audit mandates including documentation of work performed, management of costs and time for the mandates. *Prepared audit reports to management documenting the work performed and if audit issues were identified, provided… Show more KRA - *Developed working paper evidencing of all audit work. *Assists in the preparation of draft reports that summarize the work of internal audit for presentation to senior management of business. *Assist the lead auditor in planning and managing audit mandates including documentation of work performed, management of costs and time for the mandates. *Prepared audit reports to management documenting the work performed and if audit issues were identified, provided recommendation to address the issues. *Developed suggestions for process efficienes and control improvement based on work performed. *Assited the lead auditor in planning and managing audit mandates, including documentation of work performed, management of costs and time for mandates. *Assited in the development of audit programs for financial, operational and compliance audits and execute testing accordingly. Show less
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Accounts Manager
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Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
Ahmedabad Area, India KRA - *Led and managed a team of three personals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching development and training as per standard guidelines of organization. *Responsibility for monthly close and report to managing partners as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Preparation of all financial reports including balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of… Show more KRA - *Led and managed a team of three personals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching development and training as per standard guidelines of organization. *Responsibility for monthly close and report to managing partners as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Preparation of all financial reports including balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flow and inventory reports as well as year-end financial reports. *Prepared annual budget and timely explanations of variances between actual results and budgets, provide corrective action recommendations to management, where necessary. *Oversee the GAAP process of company, fixed assets and accounting and financial reporting as per guidelines of company. Implemented firms accounting policies and interpret guidance in regards to accounting transactions. *Responsibled for all accounting actitivies compliance with statutory requirements of the company such as EPF, ESIC, Factory Act, Professional Taxes, WCA etc. Prepared tax planning and schedule for service tax, vat, TDS on rendered services, TCS scrap spare sales, advance tax on profit, income tax and coordinate tax work papers with tax consultants. *Ensured completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and identify and communicate findings. Liaised effectively with finance constituents on financial accounting and reporting deliverables, issues and process improvements. Worked with appointed management and tax auditors during review and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests. KPA - *Achieved 100% statutory and tax compliance with their respective due dates without any penalty records in my tenure. *Designed and implemented new SOP as per guidelines of Honda to improve and distribute spares(Inventory) efficiently, reduced cost of all inventory operations.
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Accountant
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Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
Ahmedabad Area, India KRA - *Reviewed, adjusted and processed sales order, sales invoices, indirect taxes on services and spares, purchase orders and related post entries, and payroll in accounting software "Tally ERP", ensuring the accuracy of all data recorded in accounting software. *Prepared General Ledger, cash and cash equivalents, debtors, advances, assets, creditors and capital account reconciliation and reports to the accounts manager through weekly MIS. *Compiled and checked source documents… Show more KRA - *Reviewed, adjusted and processed sales order, sales invoices, indirect taxes on services and spares, purchase orders and related post entries, and payroll in accounting software "Tally ERP", ensuring the accuracy of all data recorded in accounting software. *Prepared General Ledger, cash and cash equivalents, debtors, advances, assets, creditors and capital account reconciliation and reports to the accounts manager through weekly MIS. *Compiled and checked source documents such as payment vouchers, invoices, purchase orders and cash receipts, for completness and accuracy, and prepare reports. *Assited in maintaining all accounting reports and files. *Prepared, adjusted and processed month end closing journal entries into Tally ERP and prepared month end reports such as Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss and Cash Flow. *Performed detailed cost analysis, managed accounts payable/receivable and conducted weekly reports in order to track and report the debts and liabilities to the accounts manager. *Managed and maintened the inventory of two wheeler spare parts totaling over 7 million INR in a year. *Prepared and processed computation and returns for indirect taxes on revenue as per due dates given by authorities. *Assited tax auditor for smooth, clean and fair audit of books for final certified financial statements as per GAAP.
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Trainee Accountant
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Apr 2007 - Feb 2009
Patna Area, India KRA - Performed Accounting and Auditing Functions for existing clients. *Prepared account books for clients in manual as well as computerized sytem. *Prepared Reconciliation’s Statements of Banks, Debtors, Creditors etc. *Performed monthly and yearly charts of different ratios of accounts. *Auditing of Ledger, Cash Books, Day books etc in manual as well as computerized system. *Assisted senior accountant in order to prepare Certified Financial Statements of different entities… Show more KRA - Performed Accounting and Auditing Functions for existing clients. *Prepared account books for clients in manual as well as computerized sytem. *Prepared Reconciliation’s Statements of Banks, Debtors, Creditors etc. *Performed monthly and yearly charts of different ratios of accounts. *Auditing of Ledger, Cash Books, Day books etc in manual as well as computerized system. *Assisted senior accountant in order to prepare Certified Financial Statements of different entities like Proprietorship's, Partnership Firms, Companies, Co-operative Societies, Trusts etc to senior accountant. *Assisted senior accountant to prepare computation as well as returns for direct and indirect tax submission. Show less
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Education
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Welingkar Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance -
Vinoba Bhave University
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College of Commerce
Intermediate of Commerce, Accounting