Girdhari Kariwal
Bangalore
Summary
Versatile accountant,sales & marketing adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive and diligent. 18 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Arihant group of companies
Banglore
04.2019 - Current
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Monitored competitor products and services and maintained relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners to identify improvement areas and grow customer base.
- Worked closely with clients to identify needs and challenges and provided solutions-oriented campaign themes.
- Used change methodologies to increase sales and led projects for increased productivity.
- Gained market share in new sales performance.
CFO
Arihant group of companies
Bengaluru
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Analyzed sales activity to identify and correct cost errors or price discrepancies.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Reviewed financial projections relating to business and industry trends and identified areas requiring improvement.
- Strategized on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
- Consolidated business data into actionable metrics to simplify and highlight areas of concern and opportunity.
- Oversaw monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting while developing annual operational budget and next year projections.
- Guided internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
- Sourced, installed and implemented new accounting systems to streamline operations.
- Prepared accounts and conducted audits according to regulatory requirements.
Founder
Gangotri industries
Mangalore
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Analyzed operations to evaluate company performance, determining areas of potential improvement.
- Approved and negotiated contracts with distributors and suppliers.
- Delegated assignments and responsibilities to department heads and supervisors.
Senior Sales Advisor Along With Finance Head
Arihant group of companies
Banglore
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Provided leadership and direction to motivate department associates.
- Promoted positive culture of teamwork and inclusion, increasing employee morale.
- Increased sales volume by effectively managing over 1500 retailers and 5000 product in portfolio.
- Resolved customer complaints by offering creative solutions and incentives.
- Increased profitability within accounts by cross-selling additional products.
- Expanded territory by successfully warm-calling leadership and negotiating profitable contracts.
- work and manage in almost every field of the company mainly in managing accounts & sales growth. During this time company's sales growth was more then 15 times in eight years.
Accounts Head
Arihant group of companies
Bengaluru
12.2008 - 03.2011
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Developed successful customer relationships and quickly resolved service requests to increase sales.
- Sourced new opportunities to introduce products and services to potential customers.
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
- Analyzed sales space capacities based on system parameters, securing high stock availability.
- Boosted sales by controlling costs and recommending process improvements.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Kept accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes, documenting any contract updates and renewals.
Senior Financial Accountant & Sales
Arihant group of companies
Bengaluru
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making processes by generating financial and status update reports.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Decreased company costs through accurate financial modeling, which included debits and credits research, credit transactions, deposits and budgeting.
- Drove improvements to accounting oversight and efficient fiscal management by preparing and presenting quarterly P&L reports.
- Mitigated losses and verified protocol compliance through skilled preparation and administration of clear and effective yearly budgets.
- Identified and resolved outstanding financial issues, resulting in increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
- Reviewed tax returns to make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
Key Account Intern
Arihant Agencies
Bengaluru
05.2005 - 11.2006
- Helped to plan and execute numerous projects and events.
- Collected, evaluated and checked data for completeness and compliance.
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
- Processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
- Checked and completed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepared data and audit files for external audit.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
Education
B-Com - Accounting And Finance
Rewa University
Waidhan, Dist-singrauli (M.P.)03.2007
High School Diploma -
DAV Public School
Amlohri, Dist- Singrauli (m.p.03.2004
Skills
- Team Building Leadership
- Social Perceptiveness
- Proactive and Focused
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Willing to Learn
- Proficient in TALLY
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Office
- Business Negotiation
- Sales Forecasting
- Relationship Building
- Account & finance Management
Languages
English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Executive Director
Arihant group of companies
04.2019 - Current
CFO
Arihant group of companies
10.2016 - 03.2019
Founder
Gangotri industries
05.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Sales Advisor Along With Finance Head
Arihant group of companies
03.2011 - 12.2013
Accounts Head
Arihant group of companies
12.2008 - 03.2011
Senior Financial Accountant & Sales
Arihant group of companies
11.2006 - 12.2008
Key Account Intern
Arihant Agencies
05.2005 - 11.2006
B-Com - Accounting And Finance
Rewa University
High School Diploma -
DAV Public School
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