Shailesh Navghare
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Finance and Audit Specialist with over 15 years of expertise in managing complex financial operations across global environments. Specialized in Trade Finance, Receivables Management, MIS Reporting, and Balance Sheet Consolidation. Strong proficiency in internal & external audits, compliance and financial reporting. Demonstrated success in driving cost-effective solutions, ensuring accurate reporting, and delivering strategic financial insights. Known for effective policy implementation, team leadership and audit excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Super-Max (Wesley International Ltd)
08.2020 - Current
- Prepared and led Budget and Forecast processes, ensuring alignment of regional and functional targets with broader organizational priorities.
- Managed internal and external reporting to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Corporate, Regional, and Business Unit (BU) requirements. Oversaw multiple submissions and compiled a consolidated Board Pack for Senior Management review.
- Led financial consolidation and Management Information System (MIS) reporting, conducted variance analysis, and provided critical insights to identify key performance drivers.
- Weekly monitoring of risk & opportunities for Orders/Sales/ GP/ OP / TWC and preparing mitigation plan to achieve Forecast/ Budget commitments while optimizing cash flow.
- Review and monitor general accounting activities and ensures revenue / cost recognition in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Directed Trade Finance operations with LC settlements, bank negotiations and pricing strategies, achieving impactful cost efficiencies and financial optimization.
Audit & Finance Manager
JW Marriott Juhu - Mumbai, India
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Designed and enforced robust internal audit controls aligned with Marriott International standards, significantly improving audit compliance.
- Achieved 98.7% accuracy in annual audits, securing 4th rank among 130 Marriott properties across India through implementation of rigorous audit procedures.
- Support to Director of Finance for Budget and Forecast processes, ensuring alignment of Marriott Standards and functional targets.
- Conducted variance analysis & P&L Critics to identify budget deviations, improve cost control and support strategic financial decisions for operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored finance and cross-functional teams, increasing audit standards knowledge and operational efficiency.
- Reviewed aging reports for Debtors and Creditors monthly and conducted timely balance sheet reconciliations, reducing overdue receivables largely.
- My Third Tenure
Credit Manager
Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb (IHG), Oman
12.2014 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented control procedures for front-office and back-office operations, aligning with IHG audit standards.
- Achieved CSA Audit score from 77.60% to 97.34% compared to previous year, demonstrating significant improvement in compliance and accuracy.
- Recognized by the Area Director of Finance, Oman Region, for driving best practices and financial excellence.
Assistant Finance Manager
The Lalit – Mumbai, India
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Oversaw audits & financial operations with timely closures.
- Enhanced reporting accuracy, improving forecasts by 10%.
Finance Executive
JW Marriott Juhu - Mumbai, India
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Reduced month-end closing cycle by 15%.
- Ensure compliance with Marriott International standards.
- My Second Tenure
- First tenure
Senior Accountant
H. M. Jawad & Sons BSC – Bahrain
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Handled full-spectrum accounting & reconciliations.
- Actively engaged in effective Trade Finance Operations.
- Coordinated with Auditors for regulatory compliances.
Credit Controller
The Ambassador's Sky Chef – Mumbai, India
11.2009 - 07.2010
- Reduced outstanding dues through efficient collections.
- Strengthened credit reporting accuracy.
- Implemented credit control policies, improving cash flow stability and reducing payment delays.
Education
CMA - undefined
IMA University
01.2026
Bachelor of Comm. (B.COM) - undefined
Mumbai University
01.2005
Skills
- Consolidation and Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- MIS, Variance Analysis
- Month close
- Trade Finance
- Working Capital Management
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Process Improvement
- Audits - Internal / External
- ERP : Oracle, SAP, OPERA, Sun, Sage, People Soft
- MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power Bi
Certification
- Harvard Manage Mentor – E-learning - IHG
- Merlin Online Training – IHG
- Certified Departmental Trainer
- Marriott - Management Training and Development Programmer
Accomplishments
- Led the successful implementation of a regional dashboard, enabling unified revenue monitoring and enhancing forecasting accuracy across all markets.
- Sole responsibility of performing month close and reporting.
- Scored 99% in ISRA Audit (K Rating) – Marriott International.
- 98.70% Accuracy in Annual Audit (Ranked 4th among130 properties, India region) – Marriott International.
- Achieved 97.34% in CSA Audit (Holiday Inn Muscat – up from 77.60% for previous year) – Intercontinental Hotel’s Group.
- Recognised for Financial best practices by Area Director of Finance – Oman Region – Intercontinental Hotel’s Group.
- Independently managed external and internal audits.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Super-Max (Wesley International Ltd)
08.2020 - Current
Audit & Finance Manager
JW Marriott Juhu - Mumbai, India
10.2018 - 08.2020
Credit Manager
Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb (IHG), Oman
12.2014 - 10.2018
Assistant Finance Manager
The Lalit – Mumbai, India
05.2014 - 12.2014
Finance Executive
JW Marriott Juhu - Mumbai, India
03.2012 - 05.2014
Senior Accountant
H. M. Jawad & Sons BSC – Bahrain
08.2010 - 03.2012
Credit Controller
The Ambassador's Sky Chef – Mumbai, India
11.2009 - 07.2010
CMA - undefined
IMA University
Bachelor of Comm. (B.COM) - undefined
Mumbai University