C.A. SAMRAT PRAMANIK

Resolute & Performance driven Leader offering +20 years of rich & qualitative experience in the areas of Finance Operations, Internal Audit & Risk Management spanning across Indian & International Geographies – US, UK, Europe, Gulf, ME Asia & Africa Well rounded exposure & expertise in leading Shared Services Set-up and implement strategies around Risks & control to build Global Centre of Excellence Have Successfully led Diverse Portfolios in my Career that has allowed me to be Versatile and manage change with ease Extremely fluent in Verbal & Written communication, ability to deal with Industry CXOs & Business Partners Hands on experience in defining Budgets & Forecasting, E2E account P&L responsibility Knowledgeable [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Results-oriented [Job Title] bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.

• WNS Global Services, Finance & Accounting, General Manager, 09/2020, Enhancing Client Value and surpassing Performance benchmarks, Leading the teams responsible for Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, Supervising the Audit planning & scoping exercise and Risk assessment for various Clients, Directing all Client Audits - both Internal and External, Managing key relationships across multiple departments & regions, Leading various Gen AI tool implementations to automate various processes, Accountable for managing all Client Service levels (SLAs), Recognized by the CEO for outstanding Service Delivery & High Performance in 2023
• AXA Business Services Pvt. Ltd., Global Delivery Lead- Finance Operations, Sr. Finance Manager, 05/2013, 08/2020, Strategically growing AXA account across Pune/Bangalore locations, Leading a diversified Team of Qualified Accountants & Professionals, Consistently high Client Score of 95%+ & Employee retention of 90%+, Driving various Six Sigma Green Belt Projects resulting in Efficiency & $ Cost Savings to Clients, Successfully conceptualized & implemented- “First Line of Defence” for monitoring Risk & Controls, Received Best Team Award in 2015 & 2016, Currently leading RPA (Robotic Process Automation) for F&A Centre of Excellence in AXA BS, Heading Sports Transversal for AXA to drive employee engagement via Sports & Corporate Responsibility, Awarded with AXA Shares in 2015/16/17 for outstanding all round contributions
• British Telecommunications PLC, Finance Manager, 07/10, 05/13, Steering cost saving initiatives by leading the 'BT Challenge Cup Projects', Played a key role in successful onshore transition of roles, Nominated for 'BT Best Boss' & 'BT Best Coach' competition, Significant contributions in managing Headcount Challenges, Significantly improved Cash Applications in ERP and exceeded target collections as part of O2C
• Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd., Assistant Manager, 08/08, 07/10, Joined as Finance Manager for project 'British Telecommunications to transition its RTR business from US to India', Conducted monthly working capital & Balance sheet analysis for the US business, Played a key role in rolling out forecasts and comparing MTM quarter changes, Oversaw wide gamut of tasks involved in validation of the forecast submitted by the project teams, Took care of cash management activities for the entire US region, Responsible for Regulatory Filings & Reporting to the US Department of Commerce and other US Tax Authorities, Balance sheet reconciliation and provided high level analysis to client for major variations in numbers on MTM basis, FA schedule Fixed Asset Addition/Capitalisation and Retirement/Depreciation, Validate intercompany agreements, Recipient of several awards & accolades
• Tata Teleservices Ltd., Cluster Head, 08/06, 08/08, Successfully executed bank reconciliation process for both AP & AR, Oversaw wide gamut of tasks involved in monthly flash review for P&L accounts, Carried out various activities including Customer reconciliation & settlement, Site Sharing & Lease rentals Analysis, Sales Tax Assessment, Won Best Participant Award for all India training held for Leadership & Communication Skills
• Rajesh Metal Crafts Ltd., Account Executive, 03/00, 06/06, Joined as Account Assistant, got elevated to the position of Assistant Manager

• Executive Education Programme on 'Strategic Customer Focus-2014/ IIM Bangalore'
• Workshop on 'Leadership & Change Management-2015/ HIM Ahmedabad'
• Executive Education Programme on 'Creating High Performance Organization-2016/ IIM Bangalore'
• Management Certification Course in collaboration with Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

• Chartered Accountancy, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Full Time, 2006, 55%
• BCOM (Hons), St. Xavier's College, Full Time, 2000, 75%
• XIIth, St. Xavier's College, Full Time, 1997, 77%
• Xth, Julien Day School, Full Time, 1995, 78%
• Pursuing FRM (Financial Risk Management), GARP, USA

Resolute & Performance driven Leader offering +20 years of rich & qualitative experience in the areas of Finance Operations, Internal Audit & Risk Management spanning across Indian & International Geographies – US, UK, Europe, Gulf, ME Asia & Africa. Well rounded exposure & expertise in leading Shared Services Set-up and implement strategies around Risks & control to build Global Centre of Excellence. Have Successfully led Diverse Portfolios in my Career that has allowed me to be Versatile and manage change with ease. Extremely fluent in Verbal & Written communication, ability to deal with Industry CXOs & Business Partners. Hands on experience in defining Budgets & Forecasting, E2E account P&L responsibility.

• Passport Number: S1722626
• Date of Birth: 03/10/78

• English
• Hindi
• Bengali

• WNS- Recognized by the CEO for outstanding Service Delivery & High Performance in 2023
• AXA- Nominated for the Coveted “ Diamond Award” in 2015 & 2016 at Leadership Levels in AXA
• BT- Nominated for "BT Best Boss" & "BT Best Coach" Globally for BT operations in 2011 & 2012