Jayesh Asher
Mumbai
Summary
- Seasoned professional with 30+ years in Oil and Gas, specializing in financial modeling and cash flow management. Demonstrated success in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity management. Expertise in legal compliance and due diligence, complemented by a strong background in managerial finance and treasury management.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Consulting & Freelancing
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated debt financing for MSMEs, securing competitive interest rates.
- Supported budgeting initiatives for companies in Oil & Gas sector.
Chief Financial Officer
Kiri & Co Logistics Pvt Ltd
Barmer, RJ
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed financial strategies to support business growth initiatives.
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure effective allocation of resources.
- Oversaw financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
Group Chief Financial Officer
Selective Marine Services LLC
Dubai
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted commercial evaluations to shape business structures for new proposals and mergers.
- Reported complex financial models and business plans to management and external agencies.
- Managed comprehensive financial accounting and budgeting for distribution businesses in Western Africa.
- Guided local accounting teams in adherence to group policies and IFRS standards.
- Monitored and analyzed monthly profit and loss statements of subsidiaries against budgets with variance analysis.
Group Chief Financial Officer
John Energy Limited
06.2010 - 10.2018
- Engaged with investors to support strategic business initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between merchant bankers and legal advisors during IPO processes.
- Developed joint ventures in international markets for growth opportunities.
- Sourced and arranged ECB loans through partnerships with domestic and international banks.
- Managed mergers and acquisitions, ensuring effective structuring of transactions.
- Performed detailed cost reduction analyses to assess project viability.
- Tracked budget performance monthly, identifying discrepancies for corrective action.
- Oversaw financial operations in accordance with regulatory standards and corporate policies.
Chief Financial Officer
Punj Lloyd Upstream Ltd (PLUL)
Mumbai
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Project Financing and Capital and Working Capital Funds management.
- Syndication/Arranging ECB Loans, from Indian & Foreign Banks
- Compliances with company law, income-tax, GAAP and other legal requirements.
- Accounts Finalisation
- Preparations of MIS reports
Finance (HOD)
Dewanchand Ramsaran Ind. (P) Ltd.
Mumbai
01.1994 - 07.2009
- Project Financing and Capital and Working Capital Funds management.
- Syndication/Arranging ECB Loans, from Indian & Foreign Banks, arranging for Private equity from funds in various forms, refinancing of existing assets from banks, arranging for fund based and non-fund based working capital and banking documentation
- Tax planning, compliances with company law, income-tax, GAAP and other legal requirements.
- Monitoring and upgrading Accounting Systems & Policies. (Using ERP package)
- Finalization of accounts with the Statutory Auditors.
- Filing of Annual Returns with Registrar of Companies.
- Preparations of MIS reports
- Oversee commercial and marketing projects.
- Finalizing rate contracts with suppliers and sub-contractors
- Oman Project ;First Overseas Contract
Chief Financial Officer
Oracle Shares & Securities
Mumbai
07.1993 - 12.1993
- Evaluation of proposals for underwriting Public Issues
- Inter-corporate Deposit syndication.
- Preparation of project reports.
- Preparation of prospectus getting it underwritten and approved by SEBI for IPOs'
Commercial Manager
Trimbak Industries Ltd
Mumbai
10.1992 - 06.1993
- Financial projections relating to public issue including preparation of prospectus for IPO.
- Liaison with Merchant Bankers for IPO.
- Interacting with banks for getting term loans sanctioned.
- Actively involved in putting up the terry towel project
- Commercial function liaisoning with contractors and various Government authorities.
Audit Manager
P.B. Shukla & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Mumbai
06.1988 - 09.1992
- Evaluation of overall systems and suggesting modification & updating the systems with changing economic and industry scenario.
- Co-coordinating the work of staff as well as liaisoning with clients.
- Preparation of quarterly reports for the clients on the implementation of existing and other cost control measures undertaken by the company from time to time.
- Finalization of accounts and preparation of tax audit reports in the required format.
Education
Bachelors - Commerce
Sydeham College
03.1986
Skills
- Budget oversight
- Financial modeling and analysis
- Corporate finance strategies
- Fundraising initiatives
- Project financing solutions
- Managerial finance expertise
- Due diligence processes
- Mergers and acquisitions advisory
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 03/29/65
- Driving License: Issued from India
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Employment Visa until 11/09/22
Timeline
Self Employed
Consulting & Freelancing
01.2023 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Kiri & Co Logistics Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2022
Group Chief Financial Officer
Selective Marine Services LLC
10.2020 - 05.2021
Group Chief Financial Officer
John Energy Limited
06.2010 - 10.2018
Chief Financial Officer
Punj Lloyd Upstream Ltd (PLUL)
08.2009 - 05.2010
Finance (HOD)
Dewanchand Ramsaran Ind. (P) Ltd.
01.1994 - 07.2009
Chief Financial Officer
Oracle Shares & Securities
07.1993 - 12.1993
Commercial Manager
Trimbak Industries Ltd
10.1992 - 06.1993
Audit Manager
P.B. Shukla & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
06.1988 - 09.1992
Bachelors - Commerce
Sydeham College
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