Accomplished finance and accounts professional with over 14 years of experience in financial control, taxation, budgeting, audit management, and regulatory compliance across the energy and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in managing large-scale project finances (₹4,300 Cr LNG terminal), including loan covenant compliance, treasury management, and contract management. Adept in SAP and financial reporting under Ind AS, with strong coordination skills across banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
Validation and concurrence of the new agreement related to ethane purchase, terminal and storage contract, freight and port agreement, etc.
Ensured timely payment of invoices for ethane and freight to avoid any interest liability on delayed payments.
Ensure timely and accurate calculation of pricing for the purchase and sale of ethane in the domestic market, as per the agreement with customers and the approved pricing policy.
Co-ordination with the Transfer Pricing team and the Direct Tax team for implementation and compliance under Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) agreements.
Preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and providing input for the annual budget preparation for the Ethane and Vessel Chartering Business.
Contract of Affreightment (COA) execution with the group company to finalize the freight amount for the import of ethane.
Preparation of monthly voyage-wise profitability of the vessel chartering business to monitor the vessel's performance.
Liaising with the bank to avail a non-fund-based limit for the issuance of a standby letter of credit (SBLC) for the natural gas business.
Preparation and analysis of weekly and monthly MIS, such as the ethane landed cost sheet, inventory cost, etc.
Monitoring of the monthly closing of accounts, GL review, etc.
· Recognized as Best Team Player at RIL Annual Rsamman Ceremony for for transition of vessel chartering business of approx.USD 200 million annually at Gift City, Gandhi Nagar (May 2024)
· Ensured the availability of sufficient banking limits to facilitate the issuance of Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) worth ₹2,500 crore at RIL
· Oversaw the repayment of short-term debt amounting to ₹800 crore and facilitated the drawdown of ₹2,300 crore, including long-term debt, at HPLNG
· Successfully obtained a NIL comment report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) during the audit of HPLNG, reflecting adherence to compliance and governance standards.
· Set-up Accounts department from scratch in newly incorporated company (HSEPL) - Mar'16