Gopal Agarwal

• Commercial Head at Kellogg Tolaram Noodles Egypt LLC
  Noodles Manufacturing and Distribution company under the umbrella of the JV between the Tolaram Group and Kellogg with its business footprint in more than 20 countries.
  
  Oversee end-to-end commercial operations, ensuring seamless coordination between manufacturing and distribution channels.
  Lead cross-functional teams in Finance, Treasurey, HR, Admin, Warehouse, Logistics, and Procurement to optimize operational efficiency.
  Drive cost-saving initiatives and enhance profitability through effective procurement and inventory management.
  Foster strong relationships with suppliers and distributors to ensure a reliable supply chain and distribution network.
  Implement performance metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve the efficiency of commercial operations.
  Introduce process improvements and automation to streamline workflows and reduce operational costs.
  Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards across all commercial activities.
  Mentor and develop junior employees, building a strong and capable commercial team.
  Triggering and leading the SAP implementation for the Company

• Finance controller with Multipro Private Limited, Ghana
  FMCG distribution business of the Tolaram Group in Ghana.
  
  Handled logistics and fleet management for distribution.
  Prepare and finalize management accounts and monthly MIS reports.
  Develop annual budgets and 5-year strategic plans.
  Ensure compliance with GRA, Payee, and Pension regulations.
  Handle regulatory and statutory audits.
  Manage treasury operations, establish banking relationships, and secure credit lines.
  Plan procurement of imported SKUs.
  Identify and develop system controls in key operational areas.
  Integrate automation into finance and operational processes, including implementing “Slack” and “MPLIFY”.
  Empower junior employees and play key managerial roles.
  Instrumental in entity wide SAP implementation across various business functions and ensuring seamless third party integrations.
  Overseeing HR, Admin, Warehouse, Logistics, and Procurement functions aside Finance and Treasurey.

Finance controller at BHN Logistics
Haulage division of Multipro Consumer Products Limited, Nigeria

Led a finance team of 30, overseeing treasury, insurance, operational finance, and billing.
Prepared and finalized management accounts and monthly MIS reports.
Developed annual budgets and 5-year strategic plans.
Ensured compliance with FIRS, LIRS, Payee, and Pension regulations.
Managed treasury operations, established banking relationships, and made fund planning and utilization decisions.
Secured credit lines and established LCs for asset and raw material imports.
Instrumental in SAP implementation and BBP mapping at the onset of the implementation.

Finance Controller at Lucky Fibres Nigeria Ltd,
Carept and Hair manufacturing business.

Instrumental in driving financial operations at a leading carpet manufacturing unit in West Africa, part of the Tolaram Group.
Overseeing treasury management, banking relationships, and strategic fund planning.
Monthly MIS reporting, securing credit lines, and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies.
Budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and procurement planning, contributing to long-term strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

• Established an accountancy and audit firm post qualification providing audit, accountancy and tax services to small and medium sized enterprises
• Worked with multiple companies advising on tax planning and structuring of business and record keeping to ensure client's compliance with the legal framework