DINESH KARANGUTKAR
Virar
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Sony Entertainment Pictures India Pvt Ltd, excelling in asset accounting and budgeting. Proven track record in optimizing cash flow and streamlining audit processes. Adept at leveraging SAP and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive project success and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager
ANJ Turnkey Projects Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2026 - Current
- Oversaw budgeting processes and monitored financial performance of projects.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for project execution and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project delivery timelines.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to mitigate risks and ensure compliance standards.
- Managed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure competitive pricing on goods or services purchased.
Assistant Manager
Electronic Bazzar FZC
UAE
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize stock levels.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and inventory levels.
- Led budgeting processes and coordinated resource allocation across departments.
- Oversaw payroll processing and maintained accurate employee records and transactions.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
Assistant Manager- Finance & Accounts
Sony Entertainment Pictures India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 11.2025
- Managed Accounts Payable function across all departments, overseeing asset accounting for both content and non-content assets, including capitalization, depreciation, tracking, and reconciliation.
- Managed treasury activities, including fixed deposit creation, renewals, and bank coordination.
- Executed periodic bank reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and closure of variances. Prepared cash flow reports and forecasts to ensure effective liquidity management.
- Developed detailed, business unit-wise annual budget plans and monitored actuals against budgets.
- Coordinated preparation of monthly and annual financial statements with senior management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepared Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in preparation of Income Tax return,Assessment details, Tax Audit
- Assisted in GST returns and related work.
- Value and time-sensitive content finance transactions.
Deputy Manager- Finance & Accounts
Hindustan Times Media Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed accounts payable processes across departments.
- Led cross-departmental projects to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and workflow.
- Managed team resources and schedules to optimize productivity and performance.
Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
Digital18 Media Private Limited
07.2006 - 12.2015
- Independently launched and managed Forbes India Project, overseeing planning, forecasting, accounts, MIS, and auditing
- Streamlined audit process, enhancing efficiency and compliance
- Launched History18, JagranPrakashan, and finance section of Forbes Magazine, expanding market presence.
- Participated in the SAP launch by migrating data from the SUN system to SAP.
Education
Master of Commerce -
Mumbai University
01-2013
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
01-2005
Skills
- Budgeting
- Cash flow
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Tax
- Asset Accounting
- Treasury
- Bank reconciliation
- Month end closing
- Inventory Management
- MIS
- SAP s4 Hana
- Navision
- Sun System
- Tally
- Advanced Excel
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi, Marathi
Timeline
Commercial Manager
ANJ Turnkey Projects Pvt Ltd
05.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager
Electronic Bazzar FZC
12.2025 - 03.2026
Assistant Manager- Finance & Accounts
Sony Entertainment Pictures India Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 11.2025
Deputy Manager- Finance & Accounts
Hindustan Times Media Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2017
Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
Digital18 Media Private Limited
07.2006 - 12.2015
Master of Commerce -
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University