Rajendra Gawade

• Developed pricing strategies based on market trends, customer feedback and competitive landscape.
• Conducted variance analysis between actual results and budget and forecast expectations.
• Prepared budget and forecast models for internal stakeholders.
• Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
• Provided financial insight to senior management on strategic decisions and business plans.
• Identified cost savings opportunities across the organization.
• Managed a team of finance professionals responsible for daily operations activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll.
• Implemented systems and processes for improved monitoring and control of expenses.
• Monitored business and financial performance to develop sound business strategy and operating plans.
• Developed framework and compliance environment to address internal controls and external reporting requirements.
• Worked with key business partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnering relationships.
• Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements to inform executive decision-making.
• Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

• Conducted variance analysis between actual results and budget and forecast expectations.
• Participated in due diligence process for new business opportunities or partnerships.
• Prepared budget and forecast models for internal stakeholders.
• Advised on best practices related to corporate finance policies and procedures.
• Managed a team of finance professionals responsible for daily operations activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll.
• Reviewed management reports to modify for alignment with business strategy.
• Developed framework and compliance environment to address internal controls and external reporting requirements.
• Worked with key business partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnering relationships.
• Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive company growth and increase profitability.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.

• Project SBS has brought complete change in WoW by engaging Cap Gemini for tranactional processing.
• It includes successful completion of streams activities and tasks by the right users on time. Worked with country leadership team to coordinate data activities within the streams.
• Provided professional support in a dynamic work environment.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

• Analyzed existing business processes and identified areas of improvement through automation using ERP toolsets.
• Collaborated with internal teams to develop custom reports as per user needs.
• Documented detailed design specifications for development team based on user requirements.
• Created comprehensive project plans, timelines and milestones for successful ERP implementation.
• Developed test scripts to ensure accuracy of the system and adherence to the business processes.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards while implementing enterprise solutions.
• Performed data migration activities from legacy systems to new ERP system.
• Prepared status reports summarizing progress made towards completion of tasks.
• Participated in change control meetings with stakeholders across all levels of organization hierarchy.
• Resolved issues reported by users during UAT testing phase and production rollout phase.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams throughout entire lifecycle of a project.
• Monitored project progress against established timeline and budget goals.
• Developed best practices guidelines for usage of ERP applications by end users.
• Facilitated training sessions for users on how to use the newly implemented ERP system.
• Assisted users in understanding end-to-end business process flows related to ERP implementation.
• Provided ongoing support post go-live to ensure smooth functioning of the application.

• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
• Monthly review and reporting of revenue and expenses.
• Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing teams for variety and crop wise commercial offers and crop strategies.
• Regular market visits for market insights and resolution old pending issues.

• Super User of Scala system for creation of new company/year, balances c/f to new year and closing of ledgers and subsidiary ledgers.
• Subject Matter Expert for A2R in SAP implementation project in SEEDS division
• Monthly review and reconciliation of MIS and Tax library
• Ensure monthly and timely reporting of ICM, SGRS, SEBI quarterly reporting, Advance Tax, Board Meeting, AGM, Gains Project etc.
• Led Statutory Audit, MIS Audit, Tax Audit, Audit for Royalty payment to Group Companies and Income Tax Assessment and Sales Tax Assessment

• Planned and led team to review complete Statutory and Tax Audits
• Analyzed and reconciled MIS and Tax libraries and reconciliation differences are explained to auditors.
• Delegated work to team, setting priorities and goals.
• Accounting and Reporting of fixed assets and annual verification of FA.
• Led "Upstream" project i.e. Hyperion Reporting.

• Accounting of additions and deletions of Fixed Assets, Security Deposits and half yearly interest and TDS on it, Exports, Foreign Travel Expenses Claim, compilations of FA and Car details for renewal fo Insurance policies.
• Maintenance of MIS and Tax Library
• Reporting - SEBI, Advance Tax, AGM, Board of Directors etc.
• Function wise expense variance reports
• Generation and reconciliation of monthly Trial Balance with responsibility codes of both MIS and Tax Library
• Super User of Security Deposits and Fixed Assets Module (Application)

• Coordinated activities across different departments to meet reporting deadlines efficiently.
• Worked closely with sales team to support accounting of daily collection of A/R, ABS and EPD schemes and miscellaneous receipts against sales of farm produce, remnant seeds, packing material and foundation seeds, security deposits and settlement of advances.
• Reconciliations of bank account, sundry debtors control a/c, group receivables and security deposits.
• Co-ordination and Accounting of Debit Notes and Credit Notes of Group Companies for recharges

Led Scala implementation project an ERP to address Y2K related accounting and reporting requirements and successfully Go Live from January 2000