CMA Tapan Kumar Dhar
Cost & Management Accountant
Kolkata
Summary
Fellow Member of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (FCMA) with over 36 years of rich experience in Cost & Management Accounting across diverse industries including Steel, Food Processing, Textile, and Paper. Expertise spans Financial Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Cost Audit, Budgeting, Internal & Management Audit, HR & Payroll, Performance & Compensation Management. Practicing Cost Accountant in Kolkata since May 2019 till July'2024, with prior partnership in a cost accounting firm and consultancy roles handling stock & receivable audits, cost audits, and financial audits. Currently upskilling in AI tools and their practical applications in finance and data domains. Attended workshop on application of various AI tools & acquired a successful completion certificate from B10X. Soft-spoken, modest, hardworking, caring, supportive, compassionate individual committed to integrity, moral values, and knowledge sharing. Actively authoring books and sharing leadership, management, morality, and spirituality insights through blogs and platforms.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Independent Practicing Cost Accountant
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Providing independent cost accounting, audit, and advisory services.
- Handling stock audit and receivable audit assignments for various banks and clients.
- Previously Partner at M/s D T & Associates, Cost Accountants, Kolkata (till July 2024).
- Consultant – Cost Accountant, M/s Shome & Banerjee, Cost Accountants
- Managed diverse cost audit assignments. Conducted financial audits, and stock audits for multiple clients.
Senior Roles in Industry
Various Organizations in Steel, Food Processing, Textile, and Paper Industries
01.1982 - 12.2018
- Accumulated 36+ years in finance & accounts, cost & management accounting domains.
- Led functions including Financial Accounting, MIS preparation, Cost Audit & Compliance, Budgeting & Forecasting, Internal Audit, Management Audit, HR & Payroll Management, Performance Appraisal, and Compensation structuring.
Senior Roles
Various Organizations in Steel, Food Processing, Textile, and Paper Industries
01.1982 - 01.2018
- Accumulated 36+ years in finance & accounts, cost & management accounting domains.
- Led functions including Financial Accounting, MIS preparation, Cost Audit & Compliance, Budgeting & Forecasting, Internal Audit, Management Audit, HR & Payroll Management, Performance Appraisal, and Compensation structuring.
Education
Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) -
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
B.Sc. - undefined
Calcutta University
Skills
Advanced Excel & Google Sheets (Data cleaning of large/messy datasets, duplicate removal, structuring, advanced formulas & pivot tables, power query)
Data Analysis & Visualization in Looker Studio
MS PowerPoint (professional presentations)
Microsoft Excel proficiency Using various ai tools to improve productivity
Accounts receivable management
Profitability analysis
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Independent Practicing Cost Accountant
05.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Roles in Industry
Various Organizations in Steel, Food Processing, Textile, and Paper Industries
01.1982 - 12.2018
Senior Roles
Various Organizations in Steel, Food Processing, Textile, and Paper Industries
01.1982 - 01.2018
B.Sc. - undefined
Calcutta University
Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) -
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Job Preferences - Looking For
Freelance / Remote Work-from-Home Opportunities
Publications And Thought Leadership
Who the Person You Choose to Become, Available on Amazon.com (e-book & paperback), personal growth, life perspective, and self-improvement, Choose Your Journey, Available on Amazon.in, https://amzn.in/d/72jjIR5, www.grab.synthasite.com, www.slideshare.net/tapandhar, www.selfgrowth.com/tapandhar
Mission And Vision
Mission: To relentlessly strive for bringing positive change in environment and society by sharing knowledge/resources, spreading joy, unconditional love, compassion, and living with highest moral values and integrity.
Vision: To continuously evolve as a better human being through spiritual practices.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 20 March 1958
- Availability: Freelance / Remote Work-from-Home Opportunities