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Srikanta Mohapatra
Cuttack
Summary
Manager – GM (Finance & Accounts -Operations) leading finance governance, accounts receivable for 101–250 accounts, and operations control across 4–6 areas spanning manufacturing, logistics, and café businesses. Reviews 4–8 weekly cash flow and collection reports, Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, banking, forex, compliance, and product costing while supporting pricing, margin, and working-capital decisions. Strengthens SOPs, credit control, and MIS reporting to improve financial discipline and cross-functional execution.
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Work History
Manager – GM (Finance & Accounts -Operations)
Bisweswar Foods Pvt. Ltd. (BFPL)
Cuttack, Odisha
04.2025 - Current
- Overall leadership of Finance, Accounts & Operations functions.
- Management of banking, treasury, and forex transactions.
- Accounts Receivable and credit control
- Budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and working capital management.
- Review and approval of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements.
- Oversight of statutory compliance and coordination with auditors.
- Organization-wide operational governance and financial approval authority.
- End-to-end product costing covering RM, PM, labour, and overheads.
- Scheme pricing, trade margin structuring, and profitability analysis across product, channel, and region.
- Monitoring gross margin, contribution, and net profitability with variance analysis vs budget and previous periods.
- Evaluation of pricing decisions, schemes, incentives, freight, and overhead cost impact.
- Identification of cost leakages and implementation of corrective measures.
- Presentation of monthly MIS and performance reports to Directors and HO.
- Led end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) operations across retail, distributors, super stockists, modern trade, and institutional customers.
- Managed customer credit limits, credit approvals, and credit policy implementation.
- Monitored ageing analysis, overdue receivables, DSO, and collection efficiency.
- Coordinated with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to resolve billing disputes and improve collections.
- Reviewed customer-wise outstanding and initiated recovery strategies for overdue accounts.
- Ensured timely reconciliation of customer ledgers, debit notes, credit notes, discounts, and claims.
- Controlled bad debts, provisions, and customer credit risk through regular review.
- Prepared weekly and monthly AR MIS, collection forecasts, and cash inflow reports for management.
- Ensuring data accuracy through reconciliation across Accounts, Stores, and Sales functions.
- Financial and commercial evaluation of marketing spends and business proposals.
- Strategic support in pricing, cost optimization, and expansion decisions.
- Management oversight of Logistics, FG, and RM/PM Stores operations.
- Control of inventory, dispatch, and supply chain processes.
- Supervision of Sales MIS and Sales Support activities.
- Overall operational control of Café outlet business.
- Cross-functional coordination with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Management teams.
- Strengthening of systems, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.
- Independent handling of multiple departments with minimal supervision
- Established in 2014 in Cuttack, Odisha, BFPL is a fast-growing FMCG company under the brand FarmB. Known as the House of Ruchi Spices legacy, it focuses on nutritious agro-based food products with strong emphasis on quality, hygiene, and consumer health.
- Distinctive Highlights: Accounts & Finance | Accounts Receivable | Logistics | Inventory (RM/PM/Spare/POP)
Asst. Manager → Manager → Sr. Manager
OM Oil & Flour Mills Ltd. (Frozit Division), RUCHI SPICES
Cuttack, Odisha
06.2012 - 03.2025
- Overall responsibility for accounts, finance, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Handling GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory returns, audits, and assessments.
- Monitoring Accounts receivables, Credit Control payables, cash flow, working capital, and fund planning.
- Coordination with banks, financial institutions, and auditors.
- Preparation of MIS reports and financial analysis for HO and management.
- Budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and margin monitoring.
- Implementation and monitoring of internal controls and SOPs.
- SAP implementation and Coordination
- Managed end-to-end AR operations across a large distributor and retail network.
- Assessed customer creditworthiness and monitored credit limits & exposure.
- Ensured GST-compliant billing, e-invoicing, and accurate customer invoicing.
- Performed timely cash application, bank reconciliation, and customer account reconciliation.
- Managed collections, overdue follow-ups, and aging analysis to improve cash flow.
- Resolved billing, pricing, shortage, and deduction disputes with cross-functional teams.
- Minimized unapplied cash and reduced outstanding receivables through regular follow-up.
- Enforced credit policies and coordinated with Sales, Logistics, QA, and Banking teams.
- Negotiated payment plans with customers and supported recovery of overdue accounts.
- Improved working capital, reduced bad debts, and strengthened overall AR performance
- Monitoring customer outstanding and credit limits.
- Ensuring strict compliance with Cash & Carry / Credit policies.
- Coordination with sales team and HO to minimize credit risk and bad debts.
- Margin control and corrective actions in case of policy deviations.
- Overseeing inbound and outbound logistics operations.
- Coordination with transporters for timely dispatch and delivery.
- Freight negotiation, cost control, and logistics MIS.
- Monitoring delivery schedules and resolving logistics issues.
- Supervision of raw material receipt, storage, and issue.
- Inventory control, stock reconciliation, and FIFO compliance.
- Coordination with production and purchase departments.
- Minimizing wastage and ensuring material availability.
- Management of finished goods inventory, dispatch, and stock movement.
- Stock reconciliation with sales and accounts.
- Ensuring proper documentation, invoicing support, and dispatch controls.
- Control and monitoring of spare parts inventory.
- Tracking critical spares, reorder levels, and consumption.
- Coordination with maintenance and production teams.
- Regular reporting to Head Office and senior management.
- Providing operational and financial insights for decision-making.
- Leading and mentoring accounts, stores, and logistics teams.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Established in 1965, OM Oil & Flour Mills Ltd. is one of Odisha’s most reputed FMCG companies, widely recognized for its flagship frozen food and bakery brand Frozit. The division specializes in ready-to-eat snacks, bakery, and frozen food products, catering to a large consumer base across Eastern India. Known for its strong distribution network, modern manufacturing units, and customer-centric innovation, Frozit has emerged as a trusted brand for convenience and quality.
- Distinctive Highlights: Accounts & Finance | Logistics | Raw Material Store | Finished Goods Store | Spare Parts Store
Accounts Officer
Indigo Collections Pvt. Ltd -Group of Unitech
Gurugram, Haryana
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Handling day-to-day accounting operations and maintenance of books of accounts.
- Management of accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- VAT, TDS, TCS and compliance, statutory documentation, and return support.
- Preparation and support in Balance Sheet and P&L finalization, including schedules.
- Assistance in monthly and annual financial closing activities.
- Basic finance functions including cost tracking and fund monitoring.
- Coordination with banks, auditors, and statutory authorities.
- Preparation of MIS and financial reports for management review
- An Indian apparel manufacturing and export company, specializing in fashion garments, with structured operations, quality control, and compliance aligned to industry standards.
Accounts\ Costing Executive
Atria Designs Pvt. Ltd
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Maintenance of day-to-day accounts and financial records
- Preparation and verification of ledgers, journals, and vouchers
- Costing of products including raw material, production, and overhead analysis
- Monitoring and control of inventory, purchases, and stock valuation
- Assistance in budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Preparation of MIS, P&L schedules, and Balance Sheet support
- Coordination with auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Support in statutory compliance under VAT, TDS, and service tax regime
- The company is engaged in manufacturing and export of home furnishing products including textiles and lifestyle accessories, operating with structured processes and industry-aligned compliance standards.
Accounts cum Servicing Center In charge
RajPath Sony Service Center
Cuttack, Odisha
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Maintaining day-to-day accounts in Tally/ERP
- Recording sales, purchase, expenses, receipts, and payments
- Preparing and verifying service invoices & bills
- Handling cash, bank transactions, and BRS
- Overall supervision of day-to-day service center operations
- Managing inward & outward movement of goods/spares
- Monitoring service requests, job cards, and service completion
- Coordinating with technicians, vendors, and customers
- Handling inventory control of spare parts and consumables
- Preparing daily/weekly service performance reports
Education
MBA - Finance
Manipal University Jaipur
01-2024
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
IIM
Visakhapatnam, India03-2027
LLB - undefined
Madhusudhan Law University
Odisha01-2024
ICWA INTER - undefined
Institute of Cost work Accountant of India
01-2009
B.COM - undefined
Utkal University Odisha
01-2006
Intermediate - undefined
Odisha Board
01-2003
H.S.C (Higher Secondary Council) - undefined
Odisha Board
01-2001
Skills
Balance sheet
Accounts receivable
Budgeting, forecasting & cost optimization
Risk management & internal control framework
Financial governance & business control
Commercial evaluation & financial approvals
Product costing
Banking, treasury & forex transaction management
Finance-operations integration
SAP
Interests
Timeline
Manager – GM (Finance & Accounts -Operations)
Bisweswar Foods Pvt. Ltd. (BFPL)
04.2025 - Current
Asst. Manager → Manager → Sr. Manager
OM Oil & Flour Mills Ltd. (Frozit Division), RUCHI SPICES
06.2012 - 03.2025
Accounts Officer
Indigo Collections Pvt. Ltd -Group of Unitech
04.2010 - 06.2012
Accounts\ Costing Executive
Atria Designs Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 04.2010
Accounts cum Servicing Center In charge
RajPath Sony Service Center
07.2007 - 10.2008
H.S.C (Higher Secondary Council) - undefined
Odisha Board
Intermediate - undefined
Odisha Board
B.COM - undefined
Utkal University Odisha
ICWA INTER - undefined
Institute of Cost work Accountant of India
LLB - undefined
Madhusudhan Law University
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
IIM
MBA - Finance
Manipal University Jaipur