Raju Bagga
New Delhi
Summary
A Qualified Chartered Accountant, Seasoned Finance Profesional with more than 13+year of Post Qualified Experince in Industry. Currenly Heading the Global Team for Finance, Accounts, Financial planning & Analysis and statutory Compliances of Merino Consulting Services Ltd (Merino group) for more than 6 countries.
Role in Merino Consulting Services (Merino Group)
a. Heading Global Finance & Accounts and compliances domain ( For India, USA ,Canada , Europe and Malaysia)
b. Member of Enterprise Risk Management Committee
c. Member of other committees with in organization.
All Involved into Strategic Planning , Cross Functional Support to HR, Legal and Leadership Team.
Previously Worked Fulltime with PayTM, SCI and Other Multiple Engagement during Internship
How i Create Value? Enabling Operational excellence via Building Finance
Functions that help in taking responsible decision making linked with growth of Top and bottom line of Organisation.
Also Author of Book, Published in 2021, just as Side passion of writing and reading
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager-Finance & Accounts/Global Head F&A
Merino Consulting Services Ltd (Merino Group)
06.2014 - Current
- Headin Team with the 15+ People For Finance , Accounts & Statutory compliances of India and their subsidiaries in USA (MCS Inc), Europe (MCS BV), Malaysia (MCS SDN BHD), Canada (MCS Inc) and Israel (MCS Ltd)
- Heading and managing end to end Finance Operations like Corporate Finance and Accounting, Revenue, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Planning and Forecasting, Bid Pricing and Commercials, MIS, Audit, Taxation, Statutory Compliances, Insurance, Legal and Banking Matters.
- Responsible for Global Statutory Compliances Includes Income Tax. GST, FEMA, Labour Law, Corporate law for Indian and overseas Entities
- Directing financial analysis; internal and regulatory reporting; accounting operations; budgeting; forecasting that led to long-term improvements in cost savings, profitability and productivity
- Formulating Annual & Monthly budgets in tune with organizational objectives and profitability norms
- Setting up policies and procedures for corporate governance as part of the senior management team. Assisting the business head in making decisions on investment and operating expenses
- Implementing internal control disciplines across the organization to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial reports.
- Working closely with the leadership team to formulate the business's medium to long term financial and strategic plan.
- Used excellent problem-solving and issue-resolution strategies to rectify difficulties quickly and effectively.
- Partnered with senior operations leadership on budgetary and financial management decisions.
Senior Associates-Finance & Accounts
One97 Communication Ltd (PayTM)
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Maintenance of Books of accounts in SAP with compliance of accounting standards
- Processing of Income and all accounts payable transaction with in agreed timelines according to established process, procedure and legal compliances
- Performing quarterly end and year end closing task with in deadlines including reconciliation of accounts, analysis of accounts and reporting Finalization of balance sheet/financial statements.
- Month end closure of books of account (including GL reconciliations, Commission Review and Income recon) Aiding the statutory and internal auditors by providing all relevant financial documents
- Preparation of MIS and Other Various Reports on demanded by Management
- Filing of Service Tax return and other day to day Service Tax and TDS Compliances
Finance Manager
SCI Companies India Services Pvt Ltd ( VKA Role)
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Maintenance of Books of accounts with compliance of accounting standards
- Finalization of balance sheet/financial statements of year-end financial statements , cash flow statement Preparation of bank, Debtor and Creditor reconciliation
- Providing support and work with US Finance & Accounts Team to Provide Various Management Reports Preparation & filing of TDS returns, VAT return, Service Tax return and RBI return Appearing before Tax Authorities.
- Comply with ESI and PF compliances Filling of monthly and annually SEZ Reports, Form A-3, Softex and handling others SEZ’s day to day related Compliance and permissions
- Coordination with SEZ Authorities for various routine matters including- permission for bringing in and removal of goods and Approval for Exemption of Input Services for Operations of SEZ- Get issuance of Form A1 and A2 or filling Service tax refund with Service Tax Authority.
Internship/Articleship
Rajeev Johri & Co (Chartered Accountants)
09.2007 - 03.2011
- Handled Various Statutory Audits, Internal Audits and Tax Audits of Various Companies and Partnership Firms
- Preparing Audit Reports and ensure that accounts are prepared and maintained in conformity with accounting standards and the statutory regulations
- Preparation and filing of Income tax returns for corporate, partnership firms and individuals.
Education
Diploma in IFRS - IFRS
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
United Kingdom01.2015
M.Com(F&T) - Finance & Tax
IGNOU
01.2013
Chartered Accountant - Finance, Tax, Compliances and law
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
01.2011
Certification In International Taxation ( Online Certification) - International Taxation
NUJS
01.2010
B. Com(H) -
Delhi University
01.2010
Skills
- Financial Management & Control
- Deep Knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Risk Management
- Technology Proficiency : ERP-SAP/Infor , MS Office etc
- Large Team Management
- Adaptability and Change Management
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Reading Non Fictional Books and Listening Podcast
Non Fictional Books Help me to inter-relate me with my thoughts, give clarity and learning from Someone Experience.
Timeline
Senior Manager-Finance & Accounts/Global Head F&A
Merino Consulting Services Ltd (Merino Group)
06.2014 - Current
Senior Associates-Finance & Accounts
One97 Communication Ltd (PayTM)
02.2014 - 06.2014
Finance Manager
SCI Companies India Services Pvt Ltd ( VKA Role)
12.2011 - 01.2014
Internship/Articleship
Rajeev Johri & Co (Chartered Accountants)
09.2007 - 03.2011
Diploma in IFRS - IFRS
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
M.Com(F&T) - Finance & Tax
IGNOU
Chartered Accountant - Finance, Tax, Compliances and law
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Certification In International Taxation ( Online Certification) - International Taxation
NUJS
B. Com(H) -
Delhi University
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