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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)
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
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
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
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
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