Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Information
Timeline
Generic
Vikash Mehrotra

Vikash Mehrotra

Kolkata

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at Vehere Technologies, excelling in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing working capital and implementing risk assessment strategies. Adept at fostering cross-departmental collaboration and driving operational efficiency, ensuring robust financial control and strategic tax planning.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director-Finance and Accounts

Vehere Technologies Private Limited
Kolkata
08.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Vehere Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a Company engaged in providing turnkey solutions in Communication Intelligence and Cyber security to National and Network Security.
  • Heading the entire finance and accounting and functions of the company
  • Finalization and Reporting of Operational results - monthly, quarterly and annually, within the set time limits and presenting the same to the investors and other stakeholders;
  • Liaisioning with Bank and ensuring optimal usage with Credit facilities.
  • Ensuring proper compliance of the processes as per defined SOP.
  • Ensuring working Capital Management
  • Annual Accounts finalization and liaisoning with Statutory and Internal Auditors.
  • Complying with all the Indian legal, statutory and tax issues
  • Vetting all Commercial Contracts.
  • Management information reports - Business wise profitability, Variance analysis with detailing, Cash flows & forecasts required for Management Decisions.
  • Support sales team with pricing and contract negotiation with clients
  • Accounts Receivable and Payable Management
  • Ensuring financial control in place.
  • Providing functional support to other departments of the Organization
  • Work with Investment Banker for Fund raising activity

Key Achievements

  • Successful in Enhancing the working Capital limit within a very short period of time with minimum collateral
  • Substantial savings in Indirect taxes with proper planning
  • Handled pending litigations efficiently
  • Guided Management with proper deal structuring considering contractual obligations
  • Implemented Internal financial Control within the Organization
  • Identified key risk areas and helped management in mitigating those risks
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
  • Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.

VP-Finance and Accounts

Rebaca Technologies Private Limited
Kolkata
06.2008 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: Rebaca Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (A STPI unit) is a Company engaged in providing niche Software provider for Video and Telecommunication Industry providing strategic solutions to OEM’s, Appliance Vendor and Device Manufacturer.
  • Heading the entire finance, accounting and commercial functions of the company in India and overseas subsidiaries based in CA, USA
  • Finalization and Reporting of Operational results - monthly, quarterly and annually, within the set time limits;
  • Consolidation of the Group Financial Statements and reporting of the same
  • Ensure compliance of Overseas Subsidiary
  • Planning and active dealing with Statutory Auditors
  • Complying with all the Indian legal, statutory and tax issues, and transfer pricing policies
  • Helping the compliance with respect to Secretarial records under The Companies Act’2013.
  • Management of Taxation within India for the Parent Company including compliance with Transfer Pricing and GST.
  • Involvement in Tax planning to minimize tax liability.
  • Coordinate with the tax advisors, legal and Government bodies to ensure compliance
  • Management information reports - Business wise profitability, Variance analysis with detailing, Cash flows & forecasts required for Management Decisions.
  • Support sales team with pricing and contract negotiation with clients
  • Accounts Receivable and Payable Management
  • Ensuring financial control in place.
  • Responsible for Revenue Recognition.
  • Rebaca Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (A STPI unit) is a Company engaged in providing niche Software provider for Video and Telecommunication Industry providing strategic solutions to OEM’s, Appliance Vendor and Device Manufacturer.
  • Joined as Manager (Finance & Accounts) and promoted to Head of finance within a short period of time.
  • Build a complete new team when the Company was going through tough times and managed to deliver without much interruption
  • Became a core member of the executive committee

Manager- Corporate Affairs

E.Hill & Co Ltd
Kolkata
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Company Overview: The Company was engaged in the manufacturing of Hand Made Woolen Carpets having its manufacturing facility situated at Bhadohi, Banaras, U.P. I was posted at HO situated at Kolkata and were reporting to the Vice Chairman of the Company. The Group also owned Tea Garden in various regions of Assam.
  • MIS analysis and discussion with the Vice chairman
  • Finalization of Group Accounts
  • Liaison with Statutory Auditor of the Company at the time of finalization of accounts
  • Supervision of Accounting system
  • Managing day to day commercial affairs
  • Statutory compliances under the Income tax Act, Companies Act and Value Added Tax of group companies
  • Portfolio Management
  • The Company was engaged in the manufacturing of Hand Made Woolen Carpets having its manufacturing facility situated at Bhadohi, Banaras, U.P. I was posted at HO situated at Kolkata and were reporting to the Vice Chairman of the Company. The Group also owned Tea Garden in various regions of Assam.

Senior Accounts Officer

Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited
01.2001 - 09.2006
  • Company Overview: The Company was engaged in the manufacturing of synthetic year having a manufacturing facility located at Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Company is a BSE Listed Company. The Group also engaged in the business of producing silk yarn and Readymade garments.
  • Overseeing the entire accounting function of the Group
  • Liaison with Statutory Auditor of the Company at the time of finalization of group accounts
  • Handling Income tax issues with Income tax authority
  • Liasioning with Advocates, Senior counsel at the time of Appeals lying with Appellate Authority
  • Drafting of Minutes Book, Maintenance of Statutory registers under Companies Act
  • Looking after formalities related to credit facilities with bank
  • Looking after legal matters of the Company
  • MIS reporting and monthly accounts
  • The Company was engaged in the manufacturing of synthetic year having a manufacturing facility located at Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Company is a BSE Listed Company. The Group also engaged in the business of producing silk yarn and Readymade garments.

Asst Accountant

MSP Rolling Mills Pvt Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2000
  • Company Overview: The Company is engaged in manufacturing of TMT Bars having it’s manufacturing facility in Howrah, West Bengal.
  • Looking after the excise related issues
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Looking after the income tax issues of the company
  • The Company is engaged in manufacturing of TMT Bars having it’s manufacturing facility in Howrah, West Bengal.

Articleship Training

Jain Saraogi & Co., Chartered Accountants
Kolkata
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Company Overview: Underwent Articleship Training in Jain Saraogi & Co. (A leading CA Firm in the field of Audit & Taxation) and reported to the Senior Partner.
  • Lead the audit team in conducting Statutory, Bank, Public sector undertakings, Internal and Tax audits.
  • Underwent Articleship Training in Jain Saraogi & Co. (A leading CA Firm in the field of Audit & Taxation) and reported to the Senior Partner.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11.2001

Articleship Training -

Jain Saraogi & Co.
Kolkata
01.1999

B.Com - 1st Division

Calcutta University
01.1996

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • Cash flow management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Tax planning
  • Risk assessment

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/20/75
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Director-Finance and Accounts

Vehere Technologies Private Limited
08.2018 - Current

VP-Finance and Accounts

Rebaca Technologies Private Limited
06.2008 - 07.2018

Manager- Corporate Affairs

E.Hill & Co Ltd
09.2006 - 05.2008

Senior Accounts Officer

Reliance Chemotex Industries Limited
01.2001 - 09.2006

Asst Accountant

MSP Rolling Mills Pvt Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2000

Articleship Training

Jain Saraogi & Co., Chartered Accountants
01.1996 - 12.1999

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Articleship Training -

Jain Saraogi & Co.

B.Com - 1st Division

Calcutta University
Vikash Mehrotra