SAP
Karishma Nisar
Chartered Accountant
Mumbai
Summary
Versatile Corporate Finance, Accounts & Taxation Manager having more than 9 years of experience in successfully managing finance department with a demonstrated history of working in the finance and accounting industry. Primary goal is to help companies build a financial ecosystem which is sustainable and easy to operate for all. This can be achieved by implementing a perfect blend of right people and right technology into the business environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager, Finance Controller (Asia Pacific)
Practus Professional Service Pvt Ltd, ECU World Wide (Allcargo)
Mumbai
2021.12 - Current
- Part of finance transformation tool implementation project (Project Drone), awarded as Project Champion by senior leadership of All Cargo
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings. Improved Gross Margin by 10% of total Gross Profit of Company.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
- Analyzed customer outstanding and payments trend to suggest optimum credit control policy. Improved DSO and DPO by 30% i.e from 75 days to 50 days.
- Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing.
- End to end Handling of Internal Audits
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounts
Lords Freight India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
2018.12 - 2021.12
- Prepared Board Reports and manage Board Meetings
- End to end handling of Compliances for Statutory, Tax, IFC and GST and attending Hearings of Departments
- Was able to Successfully implement SAP accounting systems within 3 months and also managed to implement Internal Financial Controls and Standard Operating Procedures at entity within limited time span.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
Manager, Accounting Advisory
MGB Advisors Private Limited, CFO Services Practice
Mumbai
2017.08 - 2018.12
- Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounts Finalization, Compliance monitoring, Budgeting, MIS, Due Diligence, Indirect Taxation, Direct Taxation
- Handled Audits i.e
- Statutory, Tax, IFC and GST.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Sr. Accounts Manager
Habitat for Humanity India Trust
Mumbai
2016.10 - 2017.08
- Accounts Finalization, Compliance monitoring, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Indirect Taxation, Direct Taxation
- Handled Audits i.e
- Statutory and Tax.
Accounts Manager
GrowthAlly Advisors Pvt Ltd
2014.07 - 2016.10
- Involved in Debt Syndication for various entities and Liasoning with bankers for day to day activities of clients
- Accounts Finalization, Compliance monitoring, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Indirect Taxation, Direct Taxation
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses
- Handled Audits
- Statutory and Tax.
Articleship Trainee
Luthra & Luthra And N M Kapadia & Co
Mumbai
2010.08 - 2014.02
- Statutory audits, Tax Audits and Financial (internal) audits of various companies across various industries
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
ICAI
New Delhi, DL 2016.05 - 2016.05
M.Com -
Mumbai University
Mumbai, MH 2014.03 - 2015.03
B.Com -
Mumbai University
Mumbai, MH 2011.04 - 2012.03
Skills
Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis and Advisoryundefined
Software
D-365
TechSoft - Topaz
CargoWise
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Manager, Finance Controller (Asia Pacific)
Practus Professional Service Pvt Ltd, ECU World Wide (Allcargo)
2021.12 - Current
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounts
Lords Freight India Pvt Ltd
2018.12 - 2021.12
Manager, Accounting Advisory
MGB Advisors Private Limited, CFO Services Practice
2017.08 - 2018.12
Sr. Accounts Manager
Habitat for Humanity India Trust
2016.10 - 2017.08
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
ICAI
2016.05 - 2016.05
Accounts Manager
GrowthAlly Advisors Pvt Ltd
2014.07 - 2016.10
M.Com -
Mumbai University
2014.03 - 2015.03
B.Com -
Mumbai University
2011.04 - 2012.03
Articleship Trainee
Luthra & Luthra And N M Kapadia & Co
2010.08 - 2014.02
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