Rupesh Pradhan
Financial Controller
Luanda
Summary
Professional Experience Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 17+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Financial Controller
Zip Healthcare Africa
Luanda
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined accounting operations with introduction of advanced software solutions, improving accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping practices.
- Provided strategic financial guidance to senior management, supporting informed decision-making processes across organization.
- Successfully managed foreign exchange risks by implementing hedging strategies and closely monitoring market developments.
- Managed complex multi-currency transactions, mitigating exchange rate risks and ensuring timely settlements.
- Championed process improvements initiatives within finance department, driving efficiency gains and reducing operational costs.
- Trained finance team members on best practices and new regulations, fostering culture of continuous professional development within department.
- Strengthened financial control by implementing rigorous internal audit processes and risk management strategies.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders by streamlining communication channels and providing detailed reports.
- Optimized cash flow management with effective forecasting, budgeting, and reporting systems.
- Safeguarded company assets by establishing strong internal controls and procedures for accurate financial reporting.
- Developed comprehensive budgets in collaboration with department heads, facilitating better resource allocation decisions.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit processes, ensuring timely completion and accurate representation of company's financial position.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 60 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Senior Manager- Finance & Accounts
Accord Healthcare Kenya Limited
2 2022 - 01.2024
- Business partnering, cost optimization, working capital management, overseeing end to end accounting, following goods storage practices, liaison with bank, import clearance process, procurement, ensuring timely payment of taxes, rate negotiation, remittance to parent company
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
Manager- Finance & Accounts
Shalina Healthcare Kenya Limited
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Business partnering, cost optimization, working capital management, overseeing end to end accounting, following goods storage practices, formulation of commercial policy, liaison with banks, import clearance process, procurement, ensuring timely payment of taxes, rate negotiation, remittance to parent company, hedging
Finance Controller
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Kenya Limited
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managing finance and accounts, ensuring statutory compliances, liaison with bank and Kenya Revenue Authority, controlling marketing spends, coordinating with government authorities and tax consultants
Finance Manager
Style Industries Limited (Godrej Jv)
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Managing financials of country operations and manufacturing facilities, optimizing cash flow management and product costing, reducing month-end closing time, improving MIS and customer-wise profitability
Finance and Accounts Executive
Africa Pharmacy Limited
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Managing financial operations of branches, overseeing accounts and transactions, generating monthly MIS, handling currency transactions
Finance and Accounts Executive
Cox and Kings Ltd
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Tallying accounts and transactions, bank reconciliations, generating monthly MIS, handling currency transactions
Accountant
R. K. Industries (P) Ltd
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Accounting for glass bottle manufacturing plant
Education
M. Com - Accounting And Business Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Siliguri 01.2007 - 04.2011
B. Com - Accounting And Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Siliguri 04.2003 - 04.2006
Skills
Tax Compliance
System Implementation
Transfer Pricing
Full Lifecycle Accounting
Budget Management
Cash Flow Management
Variance Analysis
SAP
MS Dynamics AX & Navision
Tally
eMerge - Financial Consolidation Software and BI Tool
Websites
IMA Membership number
000010618305
Professional courses
CMA - US (ongoing)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/24/84
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Group Financial Controller
Zip Healthcare Africa
01.2024 - Current
Manager- Finance & Accounts
Shalina Healthcare Kenya Limited
09.2018 - 02.2022
Finance Controller
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Kenya Limited
07.2017 - 08.2018
Finance Manager
Style Industries Limited (Godrej Jv)
05.2015 - 06.2017
Finance and Accounts Executive
Africa Pharmacy Limited
11.2012 - 04.2015
Finance and Accounts Executive
Cox and Kings Ltd
04.2009 - 10.2012
M. Com - Accounting And Business Management
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2007 - 04.2011
Accountant
R. K. Industries (P) Ltd
01.2007 - 03.2009
B. Com - Accounting And Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
04.2003 - 04.2006
Senior Manager- Finance & Accounts
Accord Healthcare Kenya Limited
2 2022 - 01.2024
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