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Huzaifa Pittalwala

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with over 25 years of experience at Striders Impex, specializing in financial reporting, team leadership, and strategic financial management. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and achieving significant cost reductions.Dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational growth..

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head-Finance

Striders Impex Private Limited
Mumbai
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintaining comprehensive books of accounts by analyzing, compiling, and evaluating financial data, ensuring strict accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Preparing a variety of financial reports and statements, including daily cash flow reports, while proactively identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
  • Managing complete financial data operations using Tally ERP9, covering auditing, reconciliation, payroll processing, and personnel distributions, along with preparing detailed reports and documentation with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Track and monitor financial activities across multiple branch offices and the headquarters, ensuring timely reporting, effective budgeting, and optimal expense management.
  • Overseeing all outward financial transactions, including payments related to imports, letters of credit (LC), and other financial operations; preparing monthly bank reconciliation reports, and promptly resolving any deviations.
  • Coordinating with external auditors to support the preparation of audited financial statements, and ensure timely preparation and filing of all statutory taxation reports.
  • Working with operations, administrative, and IT teams to enhance daily functionality and drive cost-effective improvements across the organization.

General Manager of Finance

Excel Productions Audio Visuals Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2000 - 09.2022
  • Led financial strategy, planning, and budgeting to drive organizational growth and profitability.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely analysis to support business decisions.
  • Managed cash flow, working capital, and risk mitigation to maintain financial stability and operational efficiency.
  • Directed internal controls, audits, and tax compliance to safeguard assets, and ensure regulatory adherence.
  • Led and developed a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.

Education

Higher Secondary Education - Commerce

Tolani College of Commerce
Mahakali Caves, Andheri East
03-1997

Skills

  • Account management and reconciliation
  • Online banking expertise
  • Cost control and reduction
  • Payroll and HR management
  • Operational and administrative multitasking
  • 22 years of experience
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Team leadership
  • Financial forecasting
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Operational efficiency enhancement
  • Debt management and restructuring
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Financial systems integration
  • Expense management techniques
  • Working capital management
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Financial policy development
  • Attention to detail

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Head-Finance

Striders Impex Private Limited
11.2022 - Current

General Manager of Finance

Excel Productions Audio Visuals Pvt. Ltd.
08.2000 - 09.2022

Higher Secondary Education - Commerce

Tolani College of Commerce

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