Experience

One Animation

• Singapore
• Animation and Post-production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Finance Director

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2021

  Joined One Animation (Producer of award winning & globally distributed animation series “Oddbods” and “Rob the Robot”) as its first Financial Controller & HR Manager (currently heading team of 3 employees). As a key member of management committee, was actively involved in transforming a 16 member team into a corporate organization of 75 employees. Played critical role during the fund raising cycle by developing business model and financial plan, handling the due diligence process conducted by world class lawyers and managing the process for new investments, issue of shares and updating of ACRA. Acted as “Whistle blower” for the board for any possible risk in key milestone achievements and actively worked to mitigate the financial implications Point of contact for shareholders, co-production partners, government authorities & Vendors Instrumental in planning & budgeting activities for existing as well as new projects Laid foundation for Finance & HR functions with following key achievements - o Developed basic Finance & HR policies and control procedures o Liaison with the bank to set the online banking and approval systemso Set up the process for tax & other statutory compliances o Managing Cash Flow, monthly financials closing and statutory audit o Setup HR masters, Payroll system, online salary payments, leave procedures etc. Handled the entire statutory audit process as well as IP capitalization  Liaison with MDA & other government bodies for various grants and audits. Successfully obtained “Productivity & Innovation credit” from IRAS for major tax rebates.



NDTV

• India
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

  Joined the start up before launch of channel. Successfully transformed the basic accounting unit to a full-fledged value adding financial division of the company by setting up finance policies, processes and controls Instrumental in development of strategic MIS reports including variance analysis to be used as a tool for strategic planning and business improvement by senior management Actively involved in the dynamic financial planning, forecasting & budgeting process as well as cash flow management  Conduct regular meetings with the sales & marketing management to monitor the work progress to ascertain financial deviations and suggest remedial action Responsible for planning and budgeting for the new shows and channels Planning and oversight of internal as well as statutory audits. Coordinating with external lawyers & consultants for various requirements. Process improvements to enhance internal controls in compliance with COSO framework (SOX) along with cost optimization.



Disney Star

• India
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Jan 2008

  Business Development: Identifying growth opportunities, both within and outside the television business which can be converted into investment or new business.  Analysis of market scenario & competitor’s status to support strategic decisions  Preparation of business plans of new opportunities for board meeting and approvals Building relations with the existing venture companies and coordinating for periodic MIS reports and performing variance analysis Distribution Finance: Heading team of 8 people  Responsible for SARBANES-OXLEY compliances for Distribution revenue centre across India and supervising GAP assessment & controls testing Preparation and submission of annual budget & monthly MIS reports (including revenue & expense analysis) to local management & parent company in Hong Kong  Process improvements to enhance internal controls with inbuilt efficiencies  Dealing with major third parties like channel partners & vendors  Responsible for monthly reporting, forecasting, cash flow & fixed asset management. Handling of statutory audit, internal audit and other statutory compliances