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Kishori Gaikwad

Kishori Gaikwad

Finance Controller
Navi Mumbai

Summary

Experienced financial controller with 11+ years of success in finance, accounting, budgeting, MIS, auditing, and taxation across diverse industries. Effectively manages and enhances monthly and year-end financial close processes, consistently finding opportunities for operational and financial enhancements. Applies industry insights and available resources to drive efficiency and strategic decision-making, ensuring the attainment of organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Finance Controller

Regenesys Business School
10.2024 - Current
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, providing accurate financial guidance for key business decisions.
  • Implemented robust internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with proactive forecasting and budgeting strategies.

Senior Finance Controller

HCT SUN INDIA PVT LTD
12.2021 - 09.2024
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
  • Analyze supply chain costs, including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution
  • Process invoices related to supply chain transactions
  • Work closely with procurement, logistics, and operation team
  • Develop and monitor budgets for EPC projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely payment and resolve billing discrepancies
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable with vendors and customers
  • Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills
  • Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency
  • Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns
  • Prepared reports and financial statements to assist management in strategic planning and decision-making
  • Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorized cheques and wire transfers
  • Improved year-end inventory audit process to increase accuracy
  • Supervised dynamic corporate accounting team
  • Managed GST compliance, including the preparation and submission of GST returns, to adhere to tax laws and regulations
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations regarding GST matters
  • Prepared executive summaries of forecast insights, supporting strategic decision-making processes
  • Conducted regular audits on export files to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements
  • Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on expenses and profitability
  • Monitored cash flow projections and performed risk assessments to safeguard against financial shortfalls
  • Responded promptly to enquiries from regulatory bodies, providing required documentation and information to demonstrate compliance
  • Trained new staff on export documentation processes and software, enhancing team competency and service levels
  • Reconciled foreign exchange transactions at the end of each day, maintaining accurate financial records
  • Participated in financial audits, providing all necessary foreign exchange transaction documentation
  • Coordinated with external auditors in executing audit plan

Assistant Finance Manager

Country Inn Hotels by Radisson Suits
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Closely monitored company account activity to eliminate risk and maintain financial compliance
  • Performed thorough cash flow analysis and monitoring, maintaining smooth, efficient company finances
  • Prepared and presented annual statutory accounts, advising on areas with opportunities for improved financial efficiency
  • Created monthly cash flow forecasts and budgets, reporting concerns to best maintain stable company finances
  • Supervised and delegated tasks to employees to meet key productivity targets

Sr. Account Executive

ROYAL TULIP LUXURY HOTEL
02.2016 - 02.2020
  • Demonstrated proven track records in closing and retaining high-value corporate and commercial contracts
  • Conducted thorough audits of financial activities, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions

Accounts Executive

TRIXIE IMPEX PVT LTD
07.2015 - 11.2015

Accountant

RUMEE CONSTRUCTION
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, cheque or credit card payments
  • Accurately performed daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations
  • Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines
  • Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements to address financial expenditures

Education

M. Com -

Mumbai University

B. Com - undefined

ICL College Arts and Commerce

High Secondary - undefined

ICL College Arts and Commerce

S.S.C - undefined

JNPT school

Skills

  • Commercial awareness
  • Leadership
  • Communications
  • Determination and Motivation
  • Teamwork
  • Variance analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Project finance
  • Working capital management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Strategic planning

Certification

IFRS

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/26/91
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Finance Controller

Regenesys Business School
10.2024 - Current

Senior Finance Controller

HCT SUN INDIA PVT LTD
12.2021 - 09.2024

Assistant Finance Manager

Country Inn Hotels by Radisson Suits
02.2020 - 09.2021

Sr. Account Executive

ROYAL TULIP LUXURY HOTEL
02.2016 - 02.2020

Accounts Executive

TRIXIE IMPEX PVT LTD
07.2015 - 11.2015

Accountant

RUMEE CONSTRUCTION
09.2013 - 05.2015

B. Com - undefined

ICL College Arts and Commerce

High Secondary - undefined

ICL College Arts and Commerce

S.S.C - undefined

JNPT school

M. Com -

Mumbai University
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