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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