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Amit Chakraborti

Amit Chakraborti

Kolkata

Summary

Amit as a professional Business Leader with Experience in Manufacturing, Service & Logistic industries (including MNCs like GE USA for more than a decade) with a principal focus on profitability. A highly competent senior management leader, certified Six Sigma Green Belt with more than 3 (Three) decades of extensive experience in Business Leadership,Financial Strategy , Internal Audit Compliance, Corporate Accounts, Risk Management,, Finance planning, Treasury management with Fund raising and Project Finance and legal documentation with MNCs & Indian organizations. A professional with passion for setting up strategy with hygiene - he is known for his Integrity and high empathy factor; with adaptability and flexibility as major strengths.

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Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Lastmile Transtech Private Limited
Bangalore
12.2020 - 02.2023
  • Profile includes Finance, IT, HR & Administration
  • Drawn and Implemented company policies on Finance Structure, Fund Utilization matrix, Procurement Policy , Travel Policy , HR Policies & Chart Of Accounts
  • Strategizing and restructuring job responsibilities of over all business gamut .
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Arranged Patent for the Company
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.

Director Finance

Corosys Chemicals Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
06.2019 - Nov'2020
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to maximize profits and reduce costs.
  • Managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive management.
  • Coordinated budgeting activities with department heads to ensure accurate forecasting of revenue and expenses.
  • Established internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
  • Created policies and procedures related to finance and accounting functions.
  • Conducted regular audits of internal processes to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Resolved all compliance-related challenges.
  • Developed and implemented HR policy , Purchase Manual, Leave Policy

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Vardhaman Plastochem Private Limited
Mumbai
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Recovered Rs.120 Lakh from Excise & Service tax Credit prior to GST
  • Built strong relationships with bankers, investors, auditors, lawyers, and other stakeholders to spearhead Term loans with min Finance Cost as Project Funding.
  • Managed cash flow forecasting process in order to optimize liquidity position.
  • Monitored debt levels and interest rates to ensure optimal financing structure for the organization.
  • Developed Risk Management processes
  • Leadership role in implementing SAP across multiple locations globally.
  • Introduced Employer & Employee Benefits for Health Insurance.
  • Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
  • Coordinated year-end audit with external auditors and ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Senior General Manager - Finance

Firefly LED Products Limited
Mumbai
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • This organization is a start-up LED Light manufacturing company.
  • Implemented Excise Duty Recovery processes resulting in savings of about INR 1 crore per annum.
  • Recovered one-time Excise Duty Draw Back for INR 2 Crore.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
  • Monitored industry trends to ensure competitive positioning of the company's products and services.

Commercial Finance Manager

Herfy
Riyadh
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Lean Process development of total Business Operations (Procurement/ Manufacturing/ Quality Check/ Inventory Management/ Costing / Pricing/ Accounting processes / Fund Control) to align with TAO
  • Reshuffling complete procurement process – mainly from Europe to Saudi Arabia as per Food standard under SFDA
  • Augmenting Implementation process for SAP HANA
  • Analyzed customer credit profiles to determine potential risk factors.
  • Provided guidance on capital structure optimization strategies for clients in need of financing solutions.

AGM - Finance

Ess Dee Aluminium Limited
Mumbai
04.2012 - 11.2014
  • Restructured and raised Working Capital
  • Accomplished raising funds on account of Project Finance and Term Loan.

Commercial Finance Manager

General Electric ,USA ( Lighting & Power Divn.)
Bangalore
12.2002 - 03.2012
  • Successfully implemented SAP R3 ( Across India ) as an assignment of Process consultant.
  • Felicitated with “Rabbit Award”( Meant for best controllership management practice in 2011).
  • Felicitated with the “ Best Controllership Practice Award “in 2009.
  • Felicitated with “Team Award for Outstanding Contribution” during the execution of accounting process practice under the De-merger of GE Business in 2007.
  • Felicitated with “Best Regional Manager Finance” with citation and trophy in 2006.
  • Certified as "Six Sigma Green Belt" in 2006.

Commercial Officer, Regional Accountant

Earlier Assignments - Cavinkare Ltd, Tips & Toes Cosmetics, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Voltas Ltd.
Kolkata
07.1987 - 11.2002
  • Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
  • Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.

Education

Certified SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT by GE , USA. -

GE Crontonvile
USA
06.2006

ICWAI ( Intermediate) - Costing, Adv. Accountancy, Economics, Statistics

Institute of Cost & Works Accountant of India
Kolkata
11.1987

B.Com ( Hons) - Adv.Accounrancy, Commercial Law, Statistics

St.Xavier's College
Kolkata
06.1985

Skills

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH :

  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Control
  • Financial Reporting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Relationship management
  • Crisis management
  • Contractual agreements
  • Entrepreneurial approach
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Financial Management
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Fundraising Events

Accomplishments

  • Financial Analysis – CMA Data & Analyzing Financial Data is crucial to identify trends & interpreting data to inform business decisions as well as to raise Fund.
  • Risk Management - This includes assessing risks, developing strategies to mitigate them, and monitoring and reporting on risk exposure with solution
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Corporate communication on Legal agreement/compliance, Over Dues & MSME related etc
  • Process development & AOP – AOP , Budgeting with analysis & SOPs for organisation
  • SAP R3 /R4 / HANA – FI & CO ,MM & SD consultant – I have accomplished 3 SAP implementation with my employers , viz
  • Cavinkare Ltd, GE & Vardhman Plastochem Pvt Ltd during 2000, 2007 & 2018 respectively
  • Accounting and Taxation - A strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations is essential to manage financial statements, understanding financial controls, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations
  • GST – GST Reconciliation, GST return Submission( including annual return) .

Languages

  • Fluent in Bengali English & Hindi

Timeline

Director

Lastmile Transtech Private Limited
12.2020 - 02.2023

Director Finance

Corosys Chemicals Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - Nov'2020

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Vardhaman Plastochem Private Limited
05.2017 - 05.2019

Senior General Manager - Finance

Firefly LED Products Limited
08.2016 - 04.2017

Commercial Finance Manager

Herfy
12.2014 - 12.2015

AGM - Finance

Ess Dee Aluminium Limited
04.2012 - 11.2014

Commercial Finance Manager

General Electric ,USA ( Lighting & Power Divn.)
12.2002 - 03.2012

Commercial Officer, Regional Accountant

Earlier Assignments - Cavinkare Ltd, Tips & Toes Cosmetics, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Voltas Ltd.
07.1987 - 11.2002

Certified SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT by GE , USA. -

GE Crontonvile

ICWAI ( Intermediate) - Costing, Adv. Accountancy, Economics, Statistics

Institute of Cost & Works Accountant of India

B.Com ( Hons) - Adv.Accounrancy, Commercial Law, Statistics

St.Xavier's College
Amit Chakraborti