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Kuldeep Kothari

Kuldeep Kothari

Finance Controller
Mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

Experienced Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of leadership experience in Entertainment, Insulation, and Media industries. Skilled in leading qualified teams and driving organizational objectives in dynamic environments. Seeking a leading position in a forward-thinking organization to make impactful contributions towards achieving strategic goals. Results-driven managerial professional with a track record of optimizing operational efficiency and leading teams to success. Recognized for fostering a collaborative environment, delivering consistent results, adept at navigating dynamic business challenges through strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant General Manager, Finance

Saregama India Limited
Mumbai
04.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: The company is into Entertainment and Media Sector, an established Music Label in India listed on BSE and NSE with Annual revenue of around 1000+ crores.
  • Timely and Qualitative review of monthly financials and submission
  • Handling Quarterly Audits with the statutory auditors for quarterly reporting and year end reporting
  • Ensuring smooth procure to payment function from vendor registration uptill payment to vendors
  • Responsible for all IT related projects and process improvements/ Automation in Finance Function in Company
  • Monthly preparation and review of MIS
  • Tracking and monitoring all activities and compliance related GST, TDS and other taxes
  • Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
  • Collaborated with other department managers on cross-functional projects, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that drove overall organizational success.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for optimal profitability.
  • Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay ahead in market trends and offerings.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on quality, boosting bottom line.

General Manager

Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd
Mumbai
12.2012 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: The company is largest cable and internet services provider in India listed on BSE and NSE with Annual revenue of more than 1,800 crores.
  • Financial Accounting, Management reporting, Taxation, Credit control & Process Improvements.
  • Timely and Qualitative review of monthly financials and submission
  • Handling Quarterly Audits with the statutory auditors for quarterly reporting
  • Monthly Reviews with the business heads and JV Partners to monitor the performances with the Operating plan and working with them to take corrective action
  • Attending the board meetings of listed company, presenting the quarterly results before the board of directors and responding to their queries
  • Supporting business on financial as well as commercial issues with an objective to increase ARPU, Profitability, Implement Prepaid and reduce receivables
  • Strengthening Relations with the Business Partners for achieving the Corporate Goals
  • Tracking and monitoring all activities and compliance related GST
  • The company is largest cable and internet services provider in India listed on BSE and NSE with Annual revenue of more than 1,800 crores.

Senior Manager

Lloyd Insulations Limited
Indore
10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Company Overview: The Company is into manufacturing of Insulation material (both hot and cold), cold rooms, clean rooms etc. with a turnover of Rs.1000 Cr.
  • Responsible for Implementation of project based costing mechanism in Pithampur plant of Company
  • Preparation of standard Cost Sheet for each new order received in plant and to monitor standard versus actuals
  • Publishing MIS of work order wise P & L with reasons of variances
  • Main co-ordinator for implementation of FI module of SAP in plant
  • Responsible for payroll processing and TDS compliances
  • Direct reporting to Plant accounts head with parallel reporting to Director of Company at Mumbai
  • Minute scrutiny of ledgers to ensure correctness of entries. Review of GL and tracking control/ clearing accounts
  • The Company is into manufacturing of Insulation material (both hot and cold), cold rooms, clean rooms etc. with a turnover of Rs.1000 Cr.

Consultant

Pathfinder Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
04.2009 - 09.2011

Managing end-to-end record to report function of the Company.

Responsible for Payroll processing

Maintaining working capital management of Company

Senior Manager

Outlook Publishing (I) Pvt. Ltd
Nre Felhi
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: The company is a publishing house with annual turnover of approximately Rs.100 Cr.
  • Lead and manage the Company's finance team for Treasury, Accounting, budget and tax functions, including financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management.
  • Overseeing the finance functions and setup of business processes for all regions in India.
  • Drafting of various commercial agreements like for barter transactions
  • Ensuring timely submission of monthly DP calculation, Stock, debtors and creditors statement in bank
  • Monitoring working capital and drawing power limits
  • Responsible for preparation of Monthly P & L and half yearly Balance Sheet of Company
  • Responsible for timely completion of internal and statutory audits
  • The company is a publishing house with annual turnover of approximately Rs.100 Cr.

Senior Partner

H.C. Bothra & Associates
Jaipur
08.2003 - 12.2007

Company Overview: CA Firm with more than 23 years of standing in Jaipur.

  • Heading Audit function of the firm with key areas of Statutory Audits, Internal/ Concurrent Audits, Propriety Audits.
  • Advising clients on process improvements to result into cost optimization
  • Evaluating client's business proposals and doing SWOT analysis
  • Liasoning with banking and financial institutions to cater finance related need of various business houses, preparation of project reports, justification and various presentations
  • CA Firm with more than 23 years of standing in Jaipur.

Audit Manager

V Bapna & Company
Gwalior
07.1997 - 06.2000

Education

B.Com - Financial Accounting

Maharani Laxmi Bai Autonomous Commerce & Arts College
Gwalior
04.2000 - 03.2023

H.S.C. - undefined

Kiddys Corner School

S.S.C. - undefined

Kiddys Corner School

CA Foundation - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

CA Intermediate - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

CA Final - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

ISA - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

Skills

Profile Snapshot

  • Senior and core management professional with holistic and comprehensive view on overall organizational operations.
  • Working as business partner supporting Commercial and strategic initiatives to expand the business initiatives.
  • Timely and Accurate Reporting of financials as per the Company and Statutory requirements.
  • Tax Compliances for Local Tax, Transfer Pricing and International Taxation (DTAA's).
  • Experience in coordination and managing teams across functions and geographies.
  • Quick Learner, Practical approach to problems, Effective team member, Ability to grasp concepts quickly and apply them.
  • Act as a solutions provider to Cross functional issues.

Related Experience

  • Consultant, Pathfinder Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 04/09, 09/11
  • Audit Manager, V Bapna & Company, 07/97, 06/00

Coursework

  • Study on Double Tax Avoidance Agreement
  • FEMA Workshop
  • Study on Indian Accounting Standards and IND AS

Timeline

Assistant General Manager, Finance

Saregama India Limited
04.2019 - Current

General Manager

Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd
12.2012 - 04.2019

Senior Manager

Lloyd Insulations Limited
10.2011 - 11.2012

Consultant

Pathfinder Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
04.2009 - 09.2011

Senior Manager

Outlook Publishing (I) Pvt. Ltd
01.2008 - 09.2011

Senior Partner

H.C. Bothra & Associates
08.2003 - 12.2007

B.Com - Financial Accounting

Maharani Laxmi Bai Autonomous Commerce & Arts College
04.2000 - 03.2023

Audit Manager

V Bapna & Company
07.1997 - 06.2000

H.S.C. - undefined

Kiddys Corner School

S.S.C. - undefined

Kiddys Corner School

CA Foundation - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

CA Intermediate - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

CA Final - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India

ISA - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India
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