Chartered Accountant with strengths in Banking and Treasury management. Implements innovative strategies to optimise working capital and improve cash flow. Delivers accurate financial reporting and analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across domestic and international business units.
Finance Controller skilled in managing diverse financial operations across multiple divisions. Coordinates budget preparation and financial forecasting to ensure alignment with organisational goals. Drives process improvements and maintains robust internal controls, enhancing financial integrity and accountability.
Trustworthy professional with 17 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chartered Accountant
CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
AHMEABAD
07.2008 - Current
CA & Senior Finance & Accounts Professional offering nearly 17 years of experience in multiple Finance & Accounting domains including Banking & Treasury, Financial controller of Domestic Business Unit, , International Business Unit and Corporate MIS.
Banking & Treasury :
Currently associated with Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited as Deputy General Manager, Finance & Accounts for the Banking & Treasury for management of Working Capital, Cash-flow, Forex Payment & Fund Management.
Formulating/Devising innovative strategies to maintain working capital requirements in coordination through asset financing, selling/securitization of receivables, and partnerships with finance institutions including local banks
Devising accounting strategies, implementing adequate internal controls, arranging cash flow & funding and managing all aspects of working capital and acquisition & so on
Tracking FX rates and performing the role of a treasury dealer of the company for booking of rates for import / export transactions with banks treasury
Administering working capital documentation and appraisals of nearly 10 to 11 banks per year; maintaining effective liquidity by keeping constant check on working capital needs of domestic and foreign subsidiaries
Keeping a check on monthly stock and book debts statement for monthly drawing power requirement
Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty through exceptional service and professional advice.
Led budget forecasting activities, collaborating with department heads to align financial strategies with organisational goals.
Liaised with banks and financial institutions to secure funding and manage corporate financing arrangements.
Finance Controller : Domestic and Internatinal Business Unit :
Directed as a Financial Controller of 8/16 divisions of branded business unit as well as all divisions of International Business Unit
Preparing monthly Profit and Loss Account of each division and submitting reports to the management and respective stack holder
·Led the preparation of the corporate budget of respective divisions and confer the detail analysis with respective stakeholders and accomplished approved from the management
Managed NPA and Overdue outstanding of all divisions by controlling credit limits of customer
Conducted a process of a particular product till commercialization of product –tracked development of new product budget and budget for commercialization of new product.
Collaborated with Supply Chain Team and Production Department for excellent execution of Export Orders
Credited for preparing the Financial Model for multiple Greenfield Projects and presented detailed project report to the senior management
Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty through exceptional service and professional advice.